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4 Tips for Making Resolutions Stick in the New Year

Almost everybody makes New Year's resolutions, and almost nobody keeps them for more than a few weeks. But resolutions can work — here's how.

Mend a Broken Heart Without Breaking the Bank

If you and your significant other recently called it kaput, don’t bury yourself in spending sprees — try some of these frugal self-help therapies instead.

Best Money Tips: Fun Ways to Make Money While Traveling

Today we found fun ways to make money while you travel, common budgeting mistakes, and steps to a happy new you.

GYM Class: THE DIY, DIFNF Thesis

If you know that you aren't going to be able to work out more than three times a week, if you have a fitness center in your apartment complex or if you're self-motivated an

10 Frugal Ways to Reduce Workplace Stress

You can reduce your stress levels at work without spending much (or any) money. Science says so!

Strategies for households with more than one adult

The strategy for households with a single adult can be disposed of in the first paragraph: Earn enough money to buy everything your household consumes, plus provide through direct

The Pros and Cons of Dollar-Cost Averaging

Having balanced your budget and analyzed your risk, you're now ready to start tackling that "investing" entry on your list of new year's resolutions. But where do

Here's Why Your Parents Could Buy a Home While You Still Rent

Your Baby Boomer parents could afford to buy their homes. Why can't you?

Business Succession Planning Part 3: Using Disability Insurance to Protect your Business Interest

So buy now you have a shareholder's agreement in place, and it has been funded properly with Life Insurance. But what happens if an owner becomes disabled? It could mean bad new

Stop Ignoring These 11 Financial Cries for Help

Are your finances throwing up red flags? It's time to stop ignoring these 11 signs you're in money trouble.

Make Homemade Dog Food with your Slow-Cooker

Awhile back, I told you how we had gone the way of homemade dog food. It isn’t jus

Best Money Tips: 50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself

Today we found 50 quick ways to feel better about yourself, myths about saving energy, and finding the motivation to work out in the winter.

How to Pay Off Holiday Debt: A Step-by-Step Guide

Did Christmas leave you in the red? Don't worry, this step-by-step guide will help you climb out of that hole.

Best Money Tips: Painless Ways to Save $1,000 by Summer

Today we found painless ways to save $1,000 by summer, great deals for January, and ways to eat well on a budget.

The 5 Best Night Creams

Keeping your skin soft and wrinkle-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these night creams and your skin will stay forever young.

Pay 1980’s Prices for Today’s Adorable OshKosh Kid’s Clothing!

I remember the first time I picked out my own brand new school clothes. They were made by Oshkosh (or OshKosh B’Gosh at that time), and they were fashionable and

6 Surprising Ways a Houseplant Can Save You Money

A little greenery can go a long way! Add a houseplant or two, and you might be surprised at the savings.

Finding an Internship as an Adult

Just because you're not in college doesn't mean you can't have an internship. And while the pay might not be great, the experience can be.

How to Break Bad Habits

Breaking a bad habit doesn't cost a dime but might save you plenty while boosting your confidence and your social capital. Learn how with these five easy steps.

5 Ways Good Manners Make You Wealthier

Getting rich isn't easy. But it can be a whole lot easier if you mind your P's and Q's!