Can the concept of dollar-cost averaging (DCA) help prevent nervousness in investors? (I think so). But what is DCA and is it a viable investment strategy? If you are a seasoned in
Raise your hand if you’ve never used Google or any of its services, don’t belong to any social network (including sites like Flickr, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), don’t have (
Want to have the wealth you need to follow your dreams? Brett Wilder, Certified Financial Planner and author of The Quiet Millionaire suggests that there are 7 major obsta
Every notice how upset people get, when someone poorer than them has better crap? I'm talking about the guy agonizing over whether to spring for a 32-inch flat screen who find
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
What if there was a way to honor the beauty and intentions behind your received Christmas cards, while at the same time allowing you to get rid of the darned things without guilt?
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Dollar-Cost Averaging: my path to becoming a not-so-nervous investor
Can the concept of dollar-cost averaging (DCA) help prevent nervousness in investors? (I think so). But what is DCA and is it a viable investment strategy? If you are a seasoned in
Why You Should Be Saving Big With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Paying your mortgage every couple of weeks instead of monthly can shave thousands in interest costs, but going bi-weekly is not a simple as it seems.
The Not-So-Private Parts
Raise your hand if you’ve never used Google or any of its services, don’t belong to any social network (including sites like Flickr, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), don’t have (
Honesty Really Is the Best Policy, Especially at Work
When you listen to the news, it can sometimes feel like dishonesty is the only sure way to get ahead. Discover why telling the truth really counts.
Why Your IRA Shouldn't Double as an Education Savings Plan
Your IRA may have the option to help pay for college, but that doesn't mean it should be your go-to education savings plan.
The SEP-IRA Is How the Self-Employed Do Retirement Like a BOSS
The self-employed aren't saving enough for retirement. Are you one of them? Time to start a SEP-IRA.
The Quiet Millionaire: Part 2 – Major Obstacles to Financial Success
Want to have the wealth you need to follow your dreams? Brett Wilder, Certified Financial Planner and author of The Quiet Millionaire suggests that there are 7 major obsta
Super-Cheap Building Supplies and a Way to Help Your Community!
I’ll admit that my family is the “cobbling” kind of people. Our depression-era farm house was slapped together in a sturdy, but irregular fashi
Skip the Trade-In: Why You Should Sell Your Car Privately
If you're in the market for new wheels, find out why it might be smarter to skip the trade-in and sell your old car yourself.
8 Best U.S. Historical Sites You Can Actually Afford to Visit
The summer is the perfect time to dig into American history, and these U.S. historical sites are actually affordable.
When poor folks have better crap than you
Every notice how upset people get, when someone poorer than them has better crap? I'm talking about the guy agonizing over whether to spring for a 32-inch flat screen who find
No Money for a Week? Here’s What to Do.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
The 5 Best Eyebrow Pencils
If your current eye makeup isn't cutting it, using an eyebrow pencil is what you need. Try one of these the next time you want your peepers to pop.
The Lincoln Guide to Personal Finance
President Abraham Lincoln invested most of his presidential paychecks in Treasury Bonds. Discover why his method is still good advice today.
5 Creative Jobs With Surprisingly High Salaries
Not all artists are starving artists. If you know where to look, you really can find a creative gig that pays.
Investing Is Great, But Saving Is Even Better
The key to a healthy investment portfolio isn't great returns — it's saving a lot of money.
5 Spectacular Amusement Parks for Thrill Seekers
If a thrill is what you're seeking, and the standard Ferris wheel can't get you shrieking, then these five theme parks will leave you freaking.
5 Low Key Jobs for People Who Hate Stress
Do you hate to work? We mean, really, really hate to work? Then we've got the perfect jobs for you!
Better Than Barbie: 5 Free Toys Kids Will Love
There's a good chance that the "junk" around your home could become your kids' favorite toys (and they can even make great Christmas gifts).
Reusing Your Christmas Cards
What if there was a way to honor the beauty and intentions behind your received Christmas cards, while at the same time allowing you to get rid of the darned things without guilt?