The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.
Today we found articles on items to avoid at the dollar store, travel mistakes to stop making when you hit 30, and bathroom hacks that will simplify your life.
I'm not going to claim that they're all pleasant, but from charity donations to creating crafts, there are several ways to reuse human hair and pet fur.
Being stay-at-home parent can prove beyond rewarding, but walking away from a job in this economy is a tough decision. Here are some factors to consider.
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5 Awesome Cooking Tricks for Single People
Cooking for one can be a drag (leftovers AGAIN?), but it doesn't have to be with these simple cooking tricks.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Three Lessons About Saving One Husband Learned in a Year
Max's Mr. Spendypants has learned his own share of frugal living lessons during Max's savings challenge year.
Best Money Tips: The Lifehacks Edition
Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on lifehacks and productivity!
Giving Up Your Car May Be Easier Than You Think
Debating downsizing to one or zero vehicles? The transition may be easier than you actually think.
How "Carried Interest" May Affect Our Taxes
Carried interest was a buzzword of the presidential election. Just what is it, anyways?
Sinking Dollar: This Time on Purpose
The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.
8 Ways Convenience is Screwing Your Finances
Convenience is great, but sometimes it costs more than it's worth.
6 Ways to Get Prettier, Smarter, and Healthier While You Sleep
You can get all that from just a good night's sleep? As long as you're doing it right. Read on to learn more about the secret power of sleep.
7 Ways to Keep Your Retirement Funds From Disappearing
If you've got some retirement savings, you're doing well! Follow these guidelines to keep your savings as strong as possible.
Do I Have to Report This Income?
Not sure whether or not you should report certain types of income? The answers might surprise you.
Men: Why Frugal Is Sexy
Frugality gets bad wrap on the hotness scale. Men: learn the five ways that your frugality makes you sexy.
11 Smart Uses for Sheets
Sheets can provide more than just sweet dreams. From clothing to gardening and even emergency safety, discover clever uses for these cotton cloths.
Best Money Tips: Things to Avoid at the Dollar Store
Today we found articles on items to avoid at the dollar store, travel mistakes to stop making when you hit 30, and bathroom hacks that will simplify your life.
5 Financial Holidays I'd Like to See
If people can claim Turkey Neck Soup Day is a holiday, then we should celebrate some more-useful financial holidays too.
9 Helpful (and Weird) Uses for Hair and Excess Pet Fur
I'm not going to claim that they're all pleasant, but from charity donations to creating crafts, there are several ways to reuse human hair and pet fur.
4 Red Flags That Your Retirement Plan May Be Off Track
Is your retirement off course? If these red flags apply to you, it just might be.
7 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Stay-at-Home Parent
Being stay-at-home parent can prove beyond rewarding, but walking away from a job in this economy is a tough decision. Here are some factors to consider.
7 Easy Ways to Give Back This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving encourages us to give to others less fortunate. Here's how you can make a difference without breaking a sweat.
11 Ways Life Is Amazing With an Emergency Fund
Life happens — and it usually costs money when it does. Build your emergency fund so when it happens, you're good to go.
10 High-Paying Careers With Low Educational Barriers
There are many paths to success. With little schooling investment, these 10 gigs promise a healthy career — and a healthy salary.