My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
Despite the changing times, people still rely on "tried and trusted" job search techniques...even when they're not in their best interest. Here are 10 to avoid.
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My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
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Starting a new hobby should never drain your bank account. Luckily, there are a bunch that you can start for $10 or less.
Why Generosity Is Key to Everything — Including Your Career
Everybody knows a generous spirit is its own reward. But it's rewarding here on earth, too, and especially in your career.
How to Make Public Speaking Less Terrifying
Does public speaking break you out in cold sweats? You can master this formidable phobia.
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Even for the wealthiest of the wealthy, the simpler (and cheaper) things in life are better.
How to Make Money Tweeting
If you're popular on Twitter, you could get paid for your tweets...even if you're not a Kardashian.
How to Fall Asleep When You Can't
You've got to get to sleep … right now! That kind of pressure can make it much harder to actually nod off. Here's how to make it happen ASAP.
6 Kinds of Critics Every Frugal Person Meets
You may be great at saving money, but you cannot avoid some of the people who will cross your path in the process.
Do You Spend More with Cash or Credit?
I totaled up all my credit card expenses in 2010 to try to figure out if I spent more using credit than I would have with cash. Here's what I found.
5 Tips for Scoring a Frequent-Flyer Rewards Flight
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
The 5 Best Ways to Spend the Last 10 Minutes of Your Workday
Set the stage for tomorrow by spending a few minutes tidying up your workspace and your task list. Morning you appreciate your thoughtfulness!
How to Resist the Expensive "Once in a Lifetime" Mentality
Just because you think you'll only buy something once, doesn't mean it's worth spending your money on.
6 Times You Should Drive Instead of Fly
Face it — flying these days is a hassle, especially if you're flying with family. Here's how to decide if you should just drive, instead.
10 Outdated Job-Search Techniques to Avoid
Despite the changing times, people still rely on "tried and trusted" job search techniques...even when they're not in their best interest. Here are 10 to avoid.
10 Types of Neighbors That Are Costing You Money
Your neighbor may be the biggest drain on your finances, and you don't even realize it. Are you living near one of these types of bad neighbors?
16 Easy, Delicious and Homemade Gifts
Show friends and loved ones how much you care with a gift of delicious, handmade edibles you made yourself!
Here's How Debt Settlement Can Make Your Debt Worse
Debt settlement companies make a pretty convincing pitch, but beware: They just might leave you worse off.