Today we found articles on mistakes to avoid if you’re in a car accident, how to win a bidding war for a house, and proven ways to cut costs for your small business.
Whether you're intimidated by budgeting or are just looking for a new technique, the simple and effective envelope system can make budgeting oh-so-easy.
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How to Wake Up Fast and Attack the Day
Waking up can be difficult when your bed is so darn comfortable. Learn how to happily shake off the sleep so you can have a more productive day.
Best Money Tips: Avoid These Common Mistakes After a Car Accident
Today we found articles on mistakes to avoid if you’re in a car accident, how to win a bidding war for a house, and proven ways to cut costs for your small business.
5 Things to Do Right Now to Boost Your 600 Credit Score
A 600 credit score isn't bad, exactly, but it's not terrific, either. Here's what you can do to improve it.
8 Legit Ways to Use the Gym for Free
Don't want to pay for a full gym membership? Instead, follow these strategies that let you work out at the gym without paying a cent.
Pre-Approved for Credit Card Offers: Are You Pre-Qualified?
What does it mean when you get a preapproved or prequalified credit card offer in the mail?
The Only 8 Rules of Investing You Need to Know
Investing seems so risky — and complicated. It really isn't, though, if you stick to the basics.
New Breadwinner in the Household: How Does This Affect Life Insurance?
When your family's income changes, it's important to reexamine your life insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.
Living Cheaply for the Long Term
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."
Why You Should Never Feel Guilty About Eating Ice Cream
Nobody really needs a reason to eat ice cream, but just in case, here are five — plus the science behind why you get brain freeze!
The Only 15 Foods That Are Worth Buying Organic
Not everything you buy from the grocery store needs to be organic — but to avoid harmful pesticides and hormones, these 15 foods should be.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Envelope System
Whether you're intimidated by budgeting or are just looking for a new technique, the simple and effective envelope system can make budgeting oh-so-easy.
How to Spot Counterfeit Money
Have you ever gotten a bill where something seemed a little off? Ever wished you could quickly check to see if it was good? Well, here's how.
6 Ways New College Grads Can Build Credit
Entering the real world involves making big financial choices, and those choices will be easier once you start building credit.
Volunteer to Travel: 11 Opportunities for Free or Very Cheap Travel
Here are 11 options for free or very cheap travel through volunteering.
The stuff I try never to buy new
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
Thrifting the Perfect Designer Wardrobe
If you have big-brand taste on a bargain-bin budget, never fear — you can build the perfect designer wardrobe with a little thriftiness.
Book review: Game Over
Stephen Leeb's new book makes that case that we're running into resource limits on every front--energy, metals, water--and that this problem is going to affect everything we do. T
The Only 16 Pieces a Man Needs in His Wardrobe
You don't need a lot of clothes to stock a man's wardrobe properly — just these timeless and versatile pieces.
21 Decisions You'll Never Regret Making
Put life's regrets aside for a moment and focus on these anti-regrets. You don't want to look back on your life and say, "I wish I did that!" right?
The 9 Secrets of Highly Successful Craigslist Sellers
From couches to cell phones, you can hock it on Craigslist. Follow these tips and go from Craigslist amateur to selling machine.