Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
Once beginning investors move beyond indexes and mutual funds, they start to hear about asset allocation. Learn the basics and how they apply to your investment decisions.
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Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
Use These 8 Credit Card Perks to Save Big and Have More Fun on Your Summer Vacation
Looking for a way to simplify your summer vacation plans? Look no further than your credit card.
How to Maximize Rewards on Everyday Spending
If you're not using your travel or cash back card for certain expenses, you're leaving valuable rewards on the table.
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.
Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
How Spending Less Made Me Happier
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need money to be happy. In fact, spending less can actually make you happier.
Make a List and Check It Twice to Save Money and Reduce Fraud Risk During the Holidays
This holiday season, take a page out of Santa's book and make a list and check it twice to save big bucks.
So You Wanna Be a Travel Writer?
I learned the realities of travel writing from hard-earned experience, but these tips from Tim Leffel's book could help you get ahead of the curve.
The 5 Best Hair Removal Creams
These five best hair removal creams and lotions make getting rid of unsightly scruff quick and painless.
Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
Should You Fix Up Your Car, Or Get a New One?
Your trusty old ride has seen better days. But should you pay for a fix-up, or shell out for a new vehicle?
How to Keep Office Solicitations From Busting Your Budget
Office solicitations are a sneaky budget buster. It's time to stop letting them drain your savings.
The Basics of Asset Allocation
Once beginning investors move beyond indexes and mutual funds, they start to hear about asset allocation. Learn the basics and how they apply to your investment decisions.
How to Spot a Charity Scam From a Mile Away
Don't let your charitable donation go toward funding a crooked cause.
Adjusting Financial Attitudes: Lessons for Parents and their Children
15 Life Skills You Can Learn in 30 Minutes or Less
Improve your life and save money with these 15 easy-to-learn skills!
Here's Why Credit Scores and Reports Are Not the Same
Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.
10 Most Breathtaking Day Hikes in the U.S.
Make sure your travel bucket list includes these thrilling and majestic hiking spots across the U.S.
9 Essential Personal Finance Skills to Teach Your Kid Before They Move Out
Your child is ready to leave the nest. Have you armed them with the right money skills they need to flourish?
5 Times You Must Freeze Your Credit Report
Freeze! Securing your credit report from fraud or other suspicious activity might save you a big headache later.