Overcoming fear sounds easy when the motivational experts advise it. Get from the scary here to the confident there with practice, planning, and a little playacting.
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
If you've never considered starting an internet business--but now that I mention it, it seems like a good idea--this is the book for you. If you've considered starting an internet
McCain-Palin are trying to paint the Obama-Biden ticket as a bunch of socialist nutjobs. But 'socialism' isn't nearly the red menace that they are making it out to be, and McCain h
Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
Companies are always looking for customer feedback. In their efforts to reach as many new customers as possible, many companies have created panels that anyone can join to try out
Don't get confused by the way your money's divided up. It might be split up into IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 529 plans, and annuities. Separately from that, it might be invested in d
Today we found some fantastic articles on simple ways to slay your financial fears, whether it's cheaper to buy or stream music, and airline fees worth paying for.
Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.
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10 Old-School Things That Make Summer SUMMER!
Remember the good ol' days of summer, when frolicking trumped responsibility? Do these 10 frugal, fun things, and you'll feel like a kid again.
Americans Spend Less Than Other Countries on These 9 Items
Americans may spend big on health care and education, but we save big bucks on these common purchases, on average. Do you?
How to Be Fearless and Do What You Want
Overcoming fear sounds easy when the motivational experts advise it. Get from the scary here to the confident there with practice, planning, and a little playacting.
Ask the Readers: What Advice Would You Give a New Grad?
Tell us what advice you would give a new grad and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Dishwashers
Buying a higher-priced dishwasher doesn't actually mean you'll get cleaner dishes. Learn what the extra cash gets you — and what dishwashers to buy.
The Art of Wearing Things Out, and Then Some
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
Best Money Tips: How to Make a Quick $50
Today we found some fantastic articles on how to make a quick $50, packing travel essentials to save money, and preventing buyer's remorse.
Should You Cosign Your Teenager's Credit Card Application?
The catch-22 for teens ready to build their credit history… is not having any credit history. But does that mean you should cosign their credit card?
Book review: Internet Riches
If you've never considered starting an internet business--but now that I mention it, it seems like a good idea--this is the book for you. If you've considered starting an internet
Three reasons to stop freaking out about socialism
McCain-Palin are trying to paint the Obama-Biden ticket as a bunch of socialist nutjobs. But 'socialism' isn't nearly the red menace that they are making it out to be, and McCain h
10 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
Reducing your risk of developing diabetes is not complicated. All you need is the willingness to make a few simple lifestyle changes.
Emergency belt-tightening
Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
5 Debt Management Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask
Debt management may not be fun, but that doesn't mean you should be embarrassed to ask these five basic questions.
How Helping a Company Can Benefit You
Companies are always looking for customer feedback. In their efforts to reach as many new customers as possible, many companies have created panels that anyone can join to try out
The "one big lump" theory of your money
Don't get confused by the way your money's divided up. It might be split up into IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 529 plans, and annuities. Separately from that, it might be invested in d
Can Saying Thanks More Make You Rich?
We all know saying "thank you" is polite. But true gratitude can actually make your finances (and life!) a little sunnier.
Best Money Tips: Slay Your Financial Fears
Today we found some fantastic articles on simple ways to slay your financial fears, whether it's cheaper to buy or stream music, and airline fees worth paying for.
Should Life Insurance Be Purchased as an Investment?
From term insurance to whole life, what you should know.
The 5 Best Webcams
If you make regular video calls or record videos on your computer, a webcam can be a worthwhile investment. Here are the five best.
Modifiers: 5 things that change an item's final price
Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.