Today we found articles on when you should ignore traditional financial advice, things you can’t return to Amazon, and hacks to help you stay focused at work.
In an unofficial survey, 99% of my friends said they need more rest. By "rest," I don't mean sleep, but time that is refreshing and rejuvenating, time that gives and
Here’s a little help. It takes two people to lift and carry the box. It measures 47.2 inches in length, 35.4 inches in height and 31.5 inches in width. It's from Europe. Oh, an
Key decisions that you make—especially when you're young, but also later—have implications that ripple through the whole rest of your life. People treat these early
Did you know that even after turning everything off in your home, you are still paying for electricity consumption you may be unaware of? If you’re like me, that should get both th
Recently, there's been no reason to pay much attention to how you store your cash — it doesn't earn enough interest to worry about. That's about to change.
After the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve many of my bank and money market interest rates plummeted. Now the best yield I have is on my Series I Savings Bonds iss
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Best Money Tips: Times to Ignore Traditional Financial Advice
Today we found articles on when you should ignore traditional financial advice, things you can’t return to Amazon, and hacks to help you stay focused at work.
6 Easy Ways to Use Technology to Save on Christmas Shopping
Put some of the whiz-bang gadget gifts you received last year to work. That tech can save you big on this year's holiday shopping.
Get Some Rest!
In an unofficial survey, 99% of my friends said they need more rest. By "rest," I don't mean sleep, but time that is refreshing and rejuvenating, time that gives and
12 Foods Everybody Should Be Able to Cook by 30
The time for ramen has passed. By 30, you oughta be a master at preparing these 12 simple staples.
Can you guess what’s in the box?
Here’s a little help. It takes two people to lift and carry the box. It measures 47.2 inches in length, 35.4 inches in height and 31.5 inches in width. It's from Europe. Oh, an
Learn How to Invest With These 5 Stock Market Games
If you've ever felt daunted by the complexity — and risk — of investing real money, try it for pretend first. It's fun, too!
Designing your life
Key decisions that you make—especially when you're young, but also later—have implications that ripple through the whole rest of your life. People treat these early
7 Great Jobs that Offer College Loan Forgiveness
Paying for a college education can last up to 20 years post-graduation. These seven careers are not only growing in opportunity, but they can som
Green Switch for Green Savings
Did you know that even after turning everything off in your home, you are still paying for electricity consumption you may be unaware of? If you’re like me, that should get both th
Get Ready to Manage Your Bank (and Other Cash) Accounts
Recently, there's been no reason to pay much attention to how you store your cash — it doesn't earn enough interest to worry about. That's about to change.
How to Buy Used Furniture
With so many people listing their used furniture for sale, why not give it a try? We’ve got the tips you need.
20+ Ways to Use Sriracha (AKA Awesome Sauce)
Investing in one bottle of Sriracha chili sauce means no boring meals for a year! (Or almost month if you enjoy Sriracha as much as this writer does.)
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.
7 Ways to Make Money With Friends
Wish you could work with people you actually like? You can — just try one of these ideas for earning cash with your buds.
10 More Hobbies You Can Start for Free
New hobbies often come with hefty price tags. Jump into these right away with tools and materials you probably already have on hand.
A Simple Guide to Series I Savings Bonds (I-Bonds)
After the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve many of my bank and money market interest rates plummeted. Now the best yield I have is on my Series I Savings Bonds iss
23 Hidden Costs of Buying an Old House
Vintage charm and classic appeal may be great selling points, but before you shell out for an old house, be sure you know what you're buying.
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Best Money Moment of 2012?
Tell us about your best money moment of 2012 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Green Goals?
Tell us about your green goals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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.