A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
To all the Americans out there, happy Independence Day! I think this a great day to reflect upon how personal finance and patriotism is so intertwined in America. So I dug up a f
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Family Businesses... when your CEO is the brother Mom always loved best! Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy, but they also face special challenges. Lea
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I'm trying yet another task management system and I think I've found a keeper. I've been on a search for quite some time, and while many people have strong opinions on their favori
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250 Miles With Sarge: Lessons On Loyalty, Perseverance, And More
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Groceries?
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Patriotism and Personal Finance - A Brief Walk Through American History
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Track your spending. Or not.
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Should You Sell Your Home to Pay Down Debt?
You may have to live in a van down by the river, but if you have equity, you can erase a lot of consumer debt by selling your home.
Best Money Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget
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Family Businesses - The World's Second Oldest Business Model
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8 Financial To-Do's for College Freshmen
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5 Steps to Take If You're House Poor
The housing crash and recession have left many of us feeling house poor. The first step in getting out is understanding how deep we're in.
5 Money Saving Travel Gadgets
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3 Times to Consider Declining Your Employer's Health Coverage
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5 Benefits of a Task Management System
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Sleep Better With Calming Words
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The Only 8 Rules of Investing You Need to Know
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How Not to Buy Too Much
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10 Ways to Have a Cheaper Evening Hanging Out With Friends
Strengthen your friendship bonds without weakening your finances with these fun, cheap outings and get-togethers.
FinCon13 Recap: Rapping, Scavenger Hunts, Interviews, and More!
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What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in November
Skip the iPad 3 Mini, but do reach for a new HDTV, which are stupendously cheap this month.
Look, But Don’t Touch: Avoid Marketing Manipulation
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.