Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
Getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy, but it can be. Just use any of these white noise machines and you'll be peacefully snoozing in no time.
Quick: What's one thing you can do right now that will make you over 50 percent more likely to increase your retirement savings? It's not a trick; this really works.
Today we found some great articles on urban gardening tips, awesome products that will improve your life, and budget-friendly gifts you can make for Mother’s Day.
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The Art of Asking for Fewer Gifts
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
Why Women Don't Negotiate
Women aren't as good as men at negotiating salaries, and that costs us. But there's a reason for it, and it's not just because we're scared to ask.
The 5 Best White Noise Machines
Getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy, but it can be. Just use any of these white noise machines and you'll be peacefully snoozing in no time.
10 Money Moves You Need to Make Before the End of the Year
Holiday season is also year end financial season. Take a break from holiday craziness and spend some you time prepping your money for 2015.
Hobby Lobby, Who Exactly Are You Trying To Fool?
Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?
6 Habits That Are Quietly Eating Your Brain
Not feeling mentally sharp lately? It could be all the soda pop you drink. Learn about that and other habits that are harming your gray matter.
The Top 5 ETFs You Should Buy Now
Exchange traded funds are popular due to low cost and diversification potential. Consider adding these five funds to your IRA or 401(k).
How to Hire Your First Employee
Your small business or side hustle is all grown up and in need of its first employee. Now get hiring!
13 Holiday Gifts That Aren't Worth the Money
Time is running out on holiday shopping season! Take a deep breath, don't panic, and avoid buying any of these overpriced and wasteful "gifts."
12 Foods Nutritionists Say You Should Splurge On
We don't often encourage you to spend more at the grocery store, but if your budget allows, consider adding these superfoods to your grocery list.
15 Cheap, Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safer
Taking care of a few simple home repairs and improvements can protect you and your family from minor accidents — or much worse.
The Easy Way to Sublet Your Apartment
You need to break a lease, but you don't want to pay for it. Why not try subletting your pad?
This One Thing Could Be the Key to Retiring Rich
Quick: What's one thing you can do right now that will make you over 50 percent more likely to increase your retirement savings? It's not a trick; this really works.
Creating Cheap, Healthy Work Lunches
Saving money while eating healthy at work is totally doable. Follow these suggestions to create inexpensive, healthy, and delicious lunches.
7 Spring Break Destinations That Won't Break the Bank
Warm up after this year's grueling winter with a weekend — or a week — in one of these fun and frugal places.
10 Foods Scientifically Proven to Increase Your Energy
Dreading the midday crash? It might be what you’re eating. Try snacking on these delicious superfoods for that needed boost of energy.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Save at the Supermarket
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The U.S. Savings Rate Has Tanked — Here's Why That Matters
The U.S. savings rate is the lowest since the Great Recession. Do you need to get your savings back on track?
Best Money Tips: 14 Urban Gardening Tips
Today we found some great articles on urban gardening tips, awesome products that will improve your life, and budget-friendly gifts you can make for Mother’s Day.
10 Reasons to Stop Buying Gas Station Food
Put down the Big Gulp and walk away. You're wasting money for the convenience — and who knows where that cup has been?!!