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If you lost your job, could you afford to get by on unemployment benefits alone? It might be time to beef up that emergency fund.
Dollar-Cost Averaging: my path to becoming a not-so-nervous investor
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What Happens at a Foreclosure Auction?
Property buyers with cash can save as much as 30% off the market price at a foreclosure auction. Here's what to expect on the courthouse steps.
50+ Ways to Save Water
Even if you live in a rainy climate, you can do the planet and your pocketbook a favor by conserving water. Here's how.
25 Reasons to Get Out of Your Office Chair
Do you sit at a desk all day and rarely leave your chair? Here are 25 ways to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and help keep your mind and body healthy.
15 Personal Finance Calculators Everyone Should Use
Personal finance is best handled with numbers — accurate numbers. These great online calculators have you covered, no math skills required.
Why You Should Build a Frugal Community — and How to Do It
It's hard to go it alone, especially for those pursuing a frugal lifestyle. Here's how to surround yourself with wonderful, thrifty people.
8 Charities You Can Trust With Your Holiday Donations
The farther your charitable donation goes, the better. Check out these great nonprofits who could use your helping hand.
35 Bizarre Things You Can Be Taxed On
Uncle Sam always seems to have his hand out — and even expects a cut for these 35 off-the-wall things.
8 Ways a Side Hustle Can Advance Your Career
Your side hustle is more than just a means for spare cash. It can also be a major boost to your main career.
7 Traps to Avoid With Your 401(k)
Your 401(k) is a powerful retirement savings tool, but that doesn't mean it's perfect.
Why You Should Follow Google's 20% Rule
This simple idea can make you happier, wealthier, and more valuable at work.
Why I Still Write Paper Checks
I know people who never write checks, but I'm not one of them. Here's why.
8 Job-Getting Tips from a Guy Who's Hired 500 People in the Past 5 Years
August Nielsen hires people. Lots of them. He's waded through a sea of resumes and rejection letters, and his advice could help you land your next job.
7 Ways to Save Big on Appliances
New home appliances are never cheap, but with the right strategy, you can save big when it comes time to buy one.
Moving? 3 Things to Take, and 3 Things to Leave Behind
Moving is the worst and figuring out what stays with your old house and what comes with you is not as simple as it seems.
To Shred or Not to Shred: How Long to Keep Your Tax Records
When it comes to your tax records, it can pay to be a hoarder. But how long is too long to hold on to "important" papers?
12 Surprising Things Women Should Know About Retirement Planning
Retirement planning makes everyone a little nervous, but for women, there's more at stake — a lot more. Are you saving enough?
Guide to Buying a Used Car Without Going Crazy
Trying to find a safe and reliable used car made me stressed out for weeks. Here's everything I learned, so hopefully your car buying process will be easier.
The Best Secured Cards with No Annual Fee
Secured credit cards are known for their high fees, but there are a few cards with no fees, even no annual fee!