We've all heard that you should dress for the job you want, not the one you have. But to be a smart shopper, buy for the life you have, not the life you want.
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
Today we found articles on ways to have a green holiday season, opportunities to save money in 2017, and simple but smart ways to improve your home security.
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The 5 Best Linen Sprays
Keeping your linens smelling fresh isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five linen sprays and your sheets will smell nice and clean.
15 Halloween Costumes for People Who Hate Dressing Up
If you think dressing up is a drag but still need a get up for a costume party, consider one of these low-effort, high-reward "costumes."
Avoiding Aspirational Spending
We've all heard that you should dress for the job you want, not the one you have. But to be a smart shopper, buy for the life you have, not the life you want.
Best Money Tips: Stack the Deck for a Better Life
Today we found some stellar articles on stacking the deck for a better life, how retirees can avoid going broke, and ways to save on car repairs.
7 Ways to Reuse Clothes That No Longer Fit
Dust off those ill-fitting clothes taking up space in your closet and give them a new purpose!
The 5 Things You Need to Survive a Job Loss
Losing a job is terrible, but if you plan ahead and make common sense preparations, it doesn't have to mean disaster.
8 Personal Finance Lessons From "Parks and Recreation"
The staff at the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department can teach us a lot about personal finance, whether they mean to or not.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 01/23
Today's deals include 50% off Women's Outerwear, $9.99 Hanes Men's 10 Pack Crew Socks, 50% off Men's Sweaters, and more!
The Many Reasons to Make Do with Less
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be
Follow These 5 Credit Card Rules When Traveling Abroad
Travel is fun, and if you budget and plan well, it's affordable. Just don't let bad credit card habits eat up all your hard won savings.
7 Reasons Millennials Should Stop Being Afraid of the Stock Market
Young people aren't investing as much as they should be — and it's costing them. Get over these fears and start putting your money to work.
Can Your Spouse be a Dependent on Your Taxes?
We all want a lower tax burden. When your spouse earns much less, you may be tempted to claim them as a dependent. Should You?
3 Ways to Ban Spam and Stop Junk
Junk mail kills trees; Spam and unsolicited phone calls kill your day. Here's the best way to get rid of all three!
What to Do With Your Wedding Dress After the Big Day
Whether sold for cash or donated for a tax break, give your wedding dress more to do after the big day than hide in your closet.
20 Places to Find the Best Freebies
Free stuff is pretty awesome, right? Here are the best places to find all the freebies you can handle.
How You Know When It's Time For Bankruptcy
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
20 Smart Ways to Spend Your Loose Change
Keep loose change in a dedicated place, and in no time you'll have a nice chunk of change to put to good use. Here are 20 ideas to get you started.
Best Money Tips: Easy Steps for a Greener Holiday Season
Today we found articles on ways to have a green holiday season, opportunities to save money in 2017, and simple but smart ways to improve your home security.
Science Shows You Need to Work Less — Here's Why
If you've been looking for ways to convince your boss to let you work fewer or more flexible hours — for the same pay — send him this link.
Almost Half of Job Applicants Make This Same Foolish Mistake
This one silly mistake costs 50% of job applicants the job. Are you making it, too?