My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
For most of the 20th century, capitalism and democracy seemed to go hand-in-hand. After all, every democratic country was largely capitalist and nearly every capitalist country wa
Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it b
Do you think the United States is about to collapse? Dmitry Orlov does, but you don't have to agree with him to learn a lot from his new book, which is packed with useful tips on
When it's not re-heating last night's soup, your microwave oven has plenty of non-food uses. Learn how to put yours to work on everything from crafts to cleaning.
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Lessons From My Frugal Father
My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
New Tools for the Unbanked
Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
How Much?! A Breakdown of Concert Ticket Prices
Where does the money go when you buy a concert ticket? And what's with all the service charges? Learn exactly what your ticket purchase is paying for.
4 Airlines With the Cheapest First Class Seats
With these airlines, you can travel in first-class style without a first-class price tag.
10 Ways to Make Facebook Productive
From playing Farmville to following mindless status updates, Facebook is a well-known time suck. Here's how to use it to get things done instead.
Big List of Student Discounts
Whether you're in college or high school, there's a bevy of discounts available to you, from dining to travel to movies and more.
11 Cool Uses for Your Coffee Maker
Your coffee pot can't fry an egg, but it can certainly poach one. What else can your coffee maker do for you?
6 Beauty Rules You Should Be Breaking
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder — the most important one being you! Stop getting hung up on these silly beauty rules.
4 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Past Presidents
This Presidents Day, use your long weekend to mull over some pertinent money lessons from our past presidents.
9 Common Apartment Hunting Mistakes to Avoid
Summer is moving season for lots of us. Make sure you land in the right place by avoiding some common rental miscues.
Book review: Supercapitalism
For most of the 20th century, capitalism and democracy seemed to go hand-in-hand. After all, every democratic country was largely capitalist and nearly every capitalist country wa
Book review: Happier
Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it b
Book review: Reinventing Collapse
Do you think the United States is about to collapse? Dmitry Orlov does, but you don't have to agree with him to learn a lot from his new book, which is packed with useful tips on
Investment Advice You Should Never Hear From Your Financial Advisor
Choosing a financial advisor you can trust is hard. Narrow the field by eliminating any advisor who offers you any of this "advice."
The 10 Most Common Financial Aid Mistakes — And How To Avoid Them
Acing FAFSA is crucial for making college affordable for so many students. Unfortunately, it's also super confusing.
8 Things You Can Microwave Besides Food
When it's not re-heating last night's soup, your microwave oven has plenty of non-food uses. Learn how to put yours to work on everything from crafts to cleaning.
10 Things You Did Wrong at Your Last Job Interview
Have you landed a couple interviews, but never the job? Maybe you're committing one of these common job interview mistakes.
What It Really Costs to Own a Home
I’m a mortgage-free homeowner but, despite paying off my loan, I still have plenty of expenses associated with owning and maintaining my house.
5 Ways to Keep Anxiety From Ruining Your Budget
Anxiety and depression can worm their way into many aspects of life — including your money. Here's how to fight back.
6 "As Seen on TV" Kitchen Gadgets That Are Actually Worth the Money
You've seen the ads and no doubt groaned. But wait! These TV gadgets for the kitchen may actually do what's promised. Click now!