Index fund investing is hard to beat, but if you're eager to test your chops by investing in individual companies, these are key attributes you should evaluate.
Too much attention to detail can leave us missing the forest for the trees. Step back from detailed agendas and lengthy to-do lists and refocus on the bigger picture.
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
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What Makes a Company an Attractive Investment?
Index fund investing is hard to beat, but if you're eager to test your chops by investing in individual companies, these are key attributes you should evaluate.
How Doing Less Helps You Get More Done
Too much attention to detail can leave us missing the forest for the trees. Step back from detailed agendas and lengthy to-do lists and refocus on the bigger picture.
Not driving your less-frugal friends crazy
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
Use the 80/20 Rule to Maximize Your Financial Opportunities
Stocks, bonds, insurance, retirement — where should you focus your limited personal finance resources? Use the 80/20 to find the solution.
You Should Always Negotiate a Raise: Here Are 10 Reasons Why
“It never hurts to ask” is especially true when it comes to salary. Before you settle for what's offered, consider these 10 reasons to ask for more.
25 Simple Ways to Change Up Your Routine and Love Your Day
Stuck in a rut? Get out with these 25 ways to shake up your day and make it great!
Jack Bauer Never Buys Anything — How TVs Frugalest Characters Get by With Less
From Jack Bauer to Scooby-Doo, there are plenty of TV characters who know how to squeeze a dollar. Here are nine to watch for.
The 5 Best Emergency Kits
Making sure you're always prepared in an emergency isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these emergency kits and you can weather any storm.
18 Awesome Things You Can Do This Weekend for Under $10
Looking for fun this weekend but wallet's looking a little thin? No problem, all you need is ten bucks and creative ideas like these.
Make 15 Junk Food Favorites Healthier and Cheaper at Home
Junk food can be tough on both wallet and waistline. Maintain the health of both with these easy copycats of your favorite packaged foods.
11 Creative Ways to Use Golf Balls Around the House
Do you have a lot of extra golf balls lying around but no time to hit the links? Put them to use with these creative options for your home.
Do I Have to Report This Income?
Not sure whether or not you should report certain types of income? The answers might surprise you.
How to Boost Your Credit With a Balance Transfer
A balance transfer can be a boon to your credit score. There are a few pitfalls to watch out for, too.
Best Money Tips: How to Save at Starbucks
Today we found some great articles with tips on saving money at Starbucks, handling annoying coworkers, and unique ways to save on groceries.
11 Smart Uses for Sheets
Sheets can provide more than just sweet dreams. From clothing to gardening and even emergency safety, discover clever uses for these cotton cloths.
Eat Like a King: Menus and Recipes for Royalty
You may not be royalty, but that doesn't mean you can't eat like a future king with these meal plans and recipes from five celebrated chefs.
Successful New Year's Resolutions Have This One Thing in Common — Does Yours?
There's no trick to keeping a New Year's resolution and there's nothing complicated about it, either. Learn what it takes to make yours stick.
Here's How Generosity Actually Improves Your Life
Everyone knows giving is its own reward, but it's nice to know that giving gives back to the giver, too. Here's how.
5 Cheap International Vacation Destinations
These budget vacation destinations provide all of the culture and scenery you crave from international travel without the cost of big-name spots.
8 Types of Investors — Which One Are You?
From set-it-and-forget-it to ultra hands on, there are many different types of investors. Which one are you?