I was a born and raised HMO baby. Health insurance had always meant plopping down a $15 co-pay at each appointment and letting my insurer pay the rest. Since insurance was a bene
Do you want to improve your health and feel better? There are a lot of different tools, methods, and practices that can help you jumpstart your wellbeing.
It's easy to get sucked into the whole drama of wondering what everyone you work with makes and how you stack up with them. But there's a delicate balance between making sure you'r
For those of us in our 20s, managing our finances is stressful enough, and saving for retirement can seem impossible. But you CAN make it happen — here's how.
Coffee wakes you up. But did you know it can also increase your happiness, save you money, and more? Discover why drinking coffee is such a good thing.
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Why I (Heart) My High Deductible Health Insurance Plan
I was a born and raised HMO baby. Health insurance had always meant plopping down a $15 co-pay at each appointment and letting my insurer pay the rest. Since insurance was a bene
44 Ways to Improve Your Health and Happiness
Do you want to improve your health and feel better? There are a lot of different tools, methods, and practices that can help you jumpstart your wellbeing.
The Psychology of Salaries: Do You Want to Know How Much Your Coworkers Make?
It's easy to get sucked into the whole drama of wondering what everyone you work with makes and how you stack up with them. But there's a delicate balance between making sure you'r
Retirement Planning If You’re Under 30
For those of us in our 20s, managing our finances is stressful enough, and saving for retirement can seem impossible. But you CAN make it happen — here's how.
9 Savory Soups That Make Perfect Freezer Meals for Fall
Freezer meals are a busy parent's best friend. These nine freezer-friendly soups are perfect for keeping your family warm on those chilly fall nights.
Should You Pay Your Mortgage Off Early?
Owning your home outright is a huge achievement. Weigh these options first, though, before tackling your mortgage early.
6 Surprising Ways Your Smartphone Can Keep You and Your Family Safe
From hurricane warnings to food safety advice, there's an app for that. Protect you and your family from a world of dangers with your smartphone.
Why You Need to Say Less (and How to Do It)
Brevity is the soul of wit — and the soul of clear, easily understood communication. Learn how to say less and communicate more.
15 Ways to Save the Most During a Hawaii Vacation
A resident shares his best tips and secrets to enjoying a Hawaiian vacation without emptying your bank account. Aloha!
How to Downsize and Declutter
Here's a simple timeline for sorting and decluttering painlessly with a three-phase strategy: 3-month plan, 6-month plan, and the year-or-more plan.
6 Ways Travel in Retirement Keeps You Young
Retirement is the perfect time to realize those dreams of traveling the world! What are you waiting for — go!
How a Credit Card Cash Advance Costs You More Than a Purchase
The convenience of cash advance comes at a cost. Usually, a pretty steep one.
5 Biggest Ways Millennials Risk Their Retirements
Millennials are stuck making some tough money calls. Unfortunately, it's their retirement fund that gets hit the hardest.
5 Reasons to Drink Coffee
Coffee wakes you up. But did you know it can also increase your happiness, save you money, and more? Discover why drinking coffee is such a good thing.
How to Save for Retirement While Caring for Kids and Parents
In between caring for your parents and your kids, you need to care for yourself, too — especially your financial future self.
How to Avoid These 5 Hidden Costs of Winter
This year's big winter storms have brought major expenses along with major snowfall. Don't get caught out in the cold paying for winter.
10 Lifesaving Skills Everyone Should Know
Do you know how to safely exit a sinking car? Help someone with an allergic reaction? Do CPR? Learn these skills, and be prepared to help save a life.
Are we over the deals at Overstock.com?
Do you use Overstock for the latest deals, bargains, and biggest bang for your buck? Are they still going strong?
10 Home DIY Projects You Can Do in One Day
A one-day DIY project can spruce up your home and give you a sense of accomplishment without the time commitment of a bigger project.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.