When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
Your average fictional hero can teach us a lot about living in the real world, starting with understanding motivation and goals, and finding a way to reach them.
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Why You Should Never Buy Souvenirs
Souvenirs are a nightmare for the frugal traveler. From high markups to exploitative labor, souvenirs are a lousy way to bring travel memories home.
Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
The Only 5 Rules of Home Buying You Need to Know
Buying a home can be seem scary — and complicated. But if you keep these basics in mind, you'll soon have the home of your dreams.
10 Productivity Tips From Visionaries
How do the people who change the world get things done? Find out here, and learn how you can use their productivity tricks.
Surprise! There's a Gender Gap in Mortgages, Too
The gender wage gap may have the spotlight, but there seems to be bias in home loans, too. Find out how to fight it
Travel and Money: How to Get and Carry Cash Safely and Securely
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
12 Money-Saving Tricks to Know Before Buying an Engagement Ring
Impress the love of your life with a beautiful symbol of your devotion — while saving some green in the process.
8 Debt Reduction Mistakes Even Smart People Make
Even the smartest people make mistakes while trying to reduce debt. Don’t be one of them.
netSpend: The Story of the Visa Debit Card We Did Not Apply For
This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.
12 Frugal Skills You Must Have to Survive Mondays
Nobody likes Mondays. But here's how to survive them — no money required.
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.
How to Make Your Fortune: Become Your Own Hero
Your average fictional hero can teach us a lot about living in the real world, starting with understanding motivation and goals, and finding a way to reach them.
9 Simple Acts of Self-Care for the Sandwich Generation
When caring for your parents and your children at the same time, stress is bound to find you. Remember to take care of yourself, too.
Massive List of Things to Do While Watching TV
These 70+ tasks that will keep you productive, fit, and moving forward while you're watching your favorite shows.
12 Cool Jobs for Foodies
These attainable culinary careers will make the food-lover in you rejoice. It's time to make your resume sizzle.
11 Freelance Jobs That Pay Surprisingly Well
Freelancers don't always have to struggle to pull in a decent income. Some side gigs actually pay well.
The Only 8 Rules of Investing You Need to Know
Investing seems so risky — and complicated. It really isn't, though, if you stick to the basics.
Never Leave Home Without These 10 Essential Travel Apps
Need a translator, local tour guide, cheap calls or ways to escape the airport faster? There's an app for that.
5 Ways to Prevent the Winter Blues from Busting Your Budget
The winter blues can put heavy strain on your sleep, diet, and, you guessed it — even your finances. Here's how to perk up — for your money's sake.
20 Fitness Gifts for $15 or Less
From cyclists to swimmers, find great (and inexpensive!) gifts for the fitness-lovers in your life.