You did something right on your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile and landed the interview. Don't blow it know by making a bad first impression.
Need a sticky label removed? A frozen zipper released? Before you run off to buy a pricey chemical "remover," try these common household unstickers first.
Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.
Resist the retail therapy urge and instead spend the day broadening your horizons, reconnecting with a friend, or participating in one of these 48 other pastimes.
What do you think it takes to "budget" effectively? And do you do so yourself? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
Airfare isn't cheap, and it's rarely free. But if you can be flexible with your travel plans and know whom to ask (and how), you really can fly for free.
We spend most of our lives at work, so many of our adult friendships are made at the office. But as adults, it can be tough to know how to take that first step.
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Don't throw away those so-called "one-time-use" items. Here are some creative ways to reuse them — and save some money in the process.
How to Set Up Automatic Payments
Sick of sitting down to pay the bills? Don't! Set up automatic payments, and let your bank (or the company you're paying!) do the work for you.
11 Simple Rules of Excellent Houseguest Etiquette
Being a great houseguest requires more than a parting gift upon departure. See what it takes to really make sure you get invited back.
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You did something right on your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile and landed the interview. Don't blow it know by making a bad first impression.
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Need a sticky label removed? A frozen zipper released? Before you run off to buy a pricey chemical "remover," try these common household unstickers first.
10 Economy-Based Games That Make You Think
These games are high on strategy, and you may learn a thing or two about how the economy works.
Homemade and Store Bought Mouse Trap Designs That Work
If you have an unwelcome visitor in your home, you probably already have everything you need to make humane, or deadly, mouse traps.
15 Cool DIY Home Improvements for $50 or Less
You don't need a second mortgage to update your place. Give your home a quick and easy makeover with these inexpensive fixer-uppers.
How to Sell Your Old Stuff on Facebook
Forget eBay and Craigslist — Facebook has everything you need to make some extra cash selling stuff online.
15 Easy Dinner Party Dishes You Can Make in Advance
Make hosting a dinner party a lot less stressful — and a lot more fun — with with these easy, make-ahead dishes.
101 Ways to Save Money Around the House
Saving extra dollars around the house is like finding money in the couch — and lots more fun. How much will you find?
25 Gifts You Can Make Today
Have a last-minute celebration? There's still time to craft an affordable, meaningful homemade gift with one of these 25 awesome ideas.
7 Certifications That Add Big $$ to Your Salary
Expand your skills and education without stepping foot in a classroom. These seven certifications will help you score the big bucks!
Party Like It's 19.99: The Psychology of Pricing
Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.
50 Things You Can Do Today Instead of Going Shopping
Resist the retail therapy urge and instead spend the day broadening your horizons, reconnecting with a friend, or participating in one of these 48 other pastimes.
Ask the Readers: Do You Honestly Follow a Budget? (Chance to win $20)
What do you think it takes to "budget" effectively? And do you do so yourself? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
Can I Eat This? A Quick Guide to Expiration Dates and Food Safety
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
How the Fair Credit Billing Act Protects You
The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) was created to protect consumers. Here's how it protects you.
10 Ways to Get Free (or Almost Free) Airline Tickets
Airfare isn't cheap, and it's rarely free. But if you can be flexible with your travel plans and know whom to ask (and how), you really can fly for free.
8 Professional Ways to Make Friends at Work
We spend most of our lives at work, so many of our adult friendships are made at the office. But as adults, it can be tough to know how to take that first step.