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Make Your Food Taste Better With Rituals

A new study shows that performing a ritual before you eat or drink can enhance the food's flavor and your satisfaction.

9 Cheap Ways to Increase Your Knowledge and Earning Potential

A great way to increase your earning potential is through continuing education. These online tools will get you there.

How (and Why) to Start an Investment Club

Would you like to be on the same financial page with a group of people? Meet regularly with like-minded and fun individuals, and collectively learn about and discuss new financial

Goal Setting: Getting Out of Debt Once and For All

It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so

Boost Your Retirement Savings Fast With This 6-Step Plan

Workers nearing retirement should a take close look at their retirement funds. With aggressive saving, there's still time to top off those accounts for a comfortable retirement.

Needs, wants, and not even wants

Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue

Best Money Tips: 60+ Money-Saving Ways to Use Baking Soda

Today we found over 60 uses for baking soda that can help you save money, career tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, and inexpensive ideas for your Memorial Day party.

Is It Still Smart to Buy an Electric Car While Gas Prices Are Low?

Hybrid and electric cars are facing a bit of dilemma — are rock-bottom gas prices reducing their value?

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Best Money Tips: How to Blog Like a Pro on an Amateur's Budget

Today we found articles on free and cheap tools for blogging like a pro, signs that you’re too frugal, and ways to make your time at the airport more bearable.

4 Steps to Finding Your Mortgage Lender

Buying a new home? Finding the right lender could save you big.

5 Ways to Ease Into a Day Job After Freelancing

Going from the freelance life to a 9-to-5 doesn't need to be stressful. Here's how to ease right in.

Europe on the Cheap: Take the Train

When it comes to traveling through Europe, there's a lot to be said for taking the train. With just a little planning, you can see five or six countries in just a week — and for a

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 01/16

Today's deals include 50% off Lucky Brand Jeans, 50% Off Timbuk2 Lifestyle Bags, 80% Off Round Black Diamond Necklace, and more!

Best Money Tips: Avoid These Organizing Mistakes

Today we found articles on organizing mistakes you should avoid, money-saving decorating hacks, and a trick to saving money on wants.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money on Childcare Services

Today we found some great articles on saving on childcare services, increasing your chances of getting an email response, and making cheap foods taste delicious.

12 House-Hunting Red Flags You Can't Ignore

From strange smells to wacky wiring, you shouldn't ignore these house-hunting red flags. Read on for 10 more.

How to Get Someone to Accept Your LinkedIn Invitation

You really can add professional acquaintances to your network, even if you've never met. Here's how.

Make Easy Money and Learn a Thing or Two About Website Design

Finding new ways to make some extra cash are a dime a dozen. But how many of them are interesting and teach you something useful at the same time? Here is one way to make some extr

You did WHAT with my SSN?

My bank thinks I should feel comfortable with one of their employees toting around a personal notebook containing my social security number. Should I?