Today, we share how to get more out of work without asking for a raise, additional uses for cooking spray and toothpaste, and ways to start your day bright and early.
Catching shade at the beach when the sun's out isn't easy, but it can be. Just bring any of these beach umbrellas with you and you'll be able to hide from those rays.
How much pro bono work should you accept? How should you choose the customers? And how do you ensure these friendly freebies don't land you in the scope creep sinkhole?
As the economy rebounds, more and more businesses are going to start seeing profits. When you're in that position, how can you best put that money to good use?
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The 5 Worst Work From Home Jobs
Working from home to earn extra income is a great way to shore up the family budget. Just don't take any of these dubious "opportunities."
Best Money Tips: These Bedtime Tips Will Boost Your Productivity
Today we found articles on bedtime tips to boost daytime productivity, how to save money on health care, and ways to invest in real estate.
10 Serious Health Benefits of Laughter
From improved lung function to a fitter midsection, a hearty laugh offers plenty of unexpected health benefits. No joke!
Best Money Tips: Increase Your Income Without a Raise
Today, we share how to get more out of work without asking for a raise, additional uses for cooking spray and toothpaste, and ways to start your day bright and early.
5 Steps to Picking the Best Airline Credit Card for the Most Rewards Value
An airline credit card will help you rack up those travel rewards. Make sure you pick the best one!
10 Ways for College Students to Save Loads of Money
Being a student can be expensive; here's how you can save!
12 Surprising Things You Should Keep in Your Fridge
No, this is not a list of 12 strange foods to keep in the refrigerator. It's a list of common non-food items that will benefit from the cold, too.
Adventures in Retail Tedium
I battled my way through a popular chain clothing store, and all I got was this stupid shirt: One consumer's tongue-in-cheek look at shopping retail.
When You Should and Shouldn't Rent
There are many great debates in the world: The chicken or the egg? John or Paul? Should you rent or not? This helps answer one of those.
5 Ways to Give Cash as a Gift
If you want to give the gift of cash and make the recipient feel like a million bucks, check out these creative ways to wrap moolah.
The 5 Best Beach Umbrellas
Catching shade at the beach when the sun's out isn't easy, but it can be. Just bring any of these beach umbrellas with you and you'll be able to hide from those rays.
8 Ways Rising Interest Rates Can Help Your Wallet
Interest rates may be on the rise. Here's how you can take advantage.
How Much Pro Bono Work Is Too Much?
How much pro bono work should you accept? How should you choose the customers? And how do you ensure these friendly freebies don't land you in the scope creep sinkhole?
Spending Wisely: What to Do When Profits Soar
As the economy rebounds, more and more businesses are going to start seeing profits. When you're in that position, how can you best put that money to good use?
6 Easy Ways to Get Back on Track
When you just can't seem to get anything going, these simple-but-effective techniques will help you get motivated.
Single Parent? Try These 10 Tricks for Entertaining Kids on a Budget
Keeping the kids entertained is yet another challenge for single parents. Get creative, watch the budget, and give your kids experiences to remember.
6 Ways to Split the Bill Without Losing Friends
Having dinner with friends is always fun, but awkwardness ensues when the bill arrives. It doesn't have to be that way, though.
Claiming the Home Office Deduction Without Getting into Trouble
Deducting your home office isn't as scary as rumors suggest. Here's how to claim your space, audit-free.
How to Keep Bread Fresh
Here are some tips on how to keep bread fresh for longer.
How Cutting Your Losses Can Save You More Than Money
Learn to let go and you'll gain way more than better financial habits. Sunk costs are sunk for a reason!