More money will make us happier — up to a point. After that, it's up to us to build meaningful, happiness-filled lives. Here are some tips on how you can do that.
Working with a recruiter can be expensive, but finding the perfect employee can be even more valuable. Here's how to figure out whether a recruiter is worth it for your business.
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Life After Bankruptcy: What's Next?
There are repercussions to filing for bankruptcy, but like with other setbacks in life, you can recover. There is always hope!
The 5 Secrets of Happy, Rich People That You Can Learn From
More money will make us happier — up to a point. After that, it's up to us to build meaningful, happiness-filled lives. Here are some tips on how you can do that.
This Is the Secret to Buying Electronics for Cheap
New gadgets are great — except for the price. But if you don't mind doing some homework, you can get recent-vintage gear at a great discount.
How to Have an Above-Average Life for Below-Average Prices
If you target your spending on the things that matter most to you (and not to everyone else), you can often get more for less. Here's how it works.
Are Your Five Senses Tricking You to Spend More?
An interesting take on how your senses affect your spending.
If You're Lucky Enough to Receive a Pension, Here Are 6 Things You Need to Do
Pensions are pretty much a thing of the past. If you're lucky enough to get one, here's how to make the most of it.
5 Money Moves to Make Before Moving Out on Your Own
Before striking out on your own, set yourself up for financial success while Mom and Dad have still got your back.
9 Ways Staying on Budget Can Be Fun (Really!)
Let's face it: Staying on budget is hard. But if you make it fun, you'll get some short-term kicks while you're saving for long-term goals.
Don't Buy a House With a Pool Until You Can Answer These 7 Questions
You might be dreaming of taking a dip, but owning a home with a pool raises plenty of pricey questions.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy at Farmers' Markets
Your local farmers' market is a great source of frugal and healthful food — as long as you know what to buy and what to leave on the table.
11 Ways to Get Over Rejection
Whether it's a job, a relationship, a big purchase, nobody likes being rejected. Understand rejection's ancient roots and learn how to overcome it.
Get Rich Walking Dogs in 9 Easy Steps
With a low barrier to entry, dog-walking is a great way to earn extra income — or much more. Here's how to get started.
7 Ways to Get People to Listen When You Talk
Whether you're speaking to one person or a hundred, you've got to keep your audience engaged. Try these tricks of the toastmaster at your next talk.
14 Dorm Essentials That Make Student Life Easier
Make on-campus living tolerable with these dorm must-haves. Best of all? You won't need another student loan to pay for them.
10 Free (or Almost!) Tools and Resources for Creating a New 2015 Budget
Holiday spending knocked your budget all out of whack? Use these tools to start budgeting smartly in 2015.
5 Investments That Do Better in Winter
Falling temperatures mean rising fortunes for these five firms whose business booms with winter's gloom. Add some wintry sparkle to your portfolio!
5 Ways Self Care Can Actually Save You Money
Self care is never selfish; it's survival. And it can save you money, too!
Should You Hire a Recruiter?
Working with a recruiter can be expensive, but finding the perfect employee can be even more valuable. Here's how to figure out whether a recruiter is worth it for your business.
3 Ways To Build Good Business Credit With Bad Personal Credit
A bad personal credit rating is not the end of the world -- or your small business. It's a problem to be managed, just like any other.
Filed an Extension? Here's What You Need to Know
The deadline's passed and you won't be getting a refund. It's okay — you have options, but you must exercise them to avoid big penalties or worse.