From DIY home repairs to family vacations, you'll end up wealthier and happier in the long-term if you pony up some extra cash now for these five things.
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Today we found free ways to improve your home’s security, seasonal crafts you can make from items in your kitchen and yard, and simple strategies for saving money on food.
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Today we found some stellar articles on winter vacation deals on the beach, resolutions you should make this year, and how fighting can be good for your finances.
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5 Things Never to Bring Up in a Job Interview
Ready to ace that job interview? Of course you are, but just be sure you don't bring up one of these no-no topics.
5 Things to Spend More on Now
From DIY home repairs to family vacations, you'll end up wealthier and happier in the long-term if you pony up some extra cash now for these five things.
Throwing out your own trash
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Critical Illness Insurance For Wise Patients
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Best Money Tips: Enjoy Life's Luxuries Without Breaking The Bank
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Choosing Between Apples and Oranges
My family lives a fairly simple lifestyle. We live in a rural area, drive older cars, and rarely go out for dinner. But we also like to enjoy life. Given that we know approximat
Best Money Tips: How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Today we found some stellar articles with tips to help you sleep better at night, save money while eating healthy, and spend less at the bar.
The two-mile challenge
Bicycling for transportation is something that's important to me, so I was immediately attracted to the
9 Ways to Save Big on Parking Costs
We waste a lot of money parking our cars. Here's how you can keep more dollars parked in your wallet.
Indie Holidays
Do you want every gift you give to be from the heart? Do you dream about ending the power of materialism? Is encouraging sustainable community on your list for next year? Do you
Open Secrets: Surprising Things Your Spending Reveals
Credit card companies, banks, retailers, and insurers may know more about who you are than your parents do. A lot more.
Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Improve Home Security
Today we found free ways to improve your home’s security, seasonal crafts you can make from items in your kitchen and yard, and simple strategies for saving money on food.
How to Find Money for Charity
You're trying to delight everyone on your Christmas list, and then the guilt sets in. What about those in more need than your family? Here are 10 ways to find money for a donat
NFL Extra Points Card: Fumble or Touchdown?
If you’re willing spend what it takes to amass the required points, this credit card may be the surest way to acquire Super Bowl tickets.
Ace Your Next Performance Review With These 7 Tricks
If you're nervous about that upcoming performance review, here's how to make sure you get glowing feedback.
Waste Not! Revisiting the 5-Second Rule and other Kitchen Classics
Working as a line cook for almost four years exposed me to the dirtier side of the food service business. Generally, I was less-than-impressed
The line between frugal and crazy
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
Best Money Tips: Winter Vacation Deals on the Beach
Today we found some stellar articles on winter vacation deals on the beach, resolutions you should make this year, and how fighting can be good for your finances.
How Much Can You Afford to Risk In a Play Money Account?
Taking reasonable investment risks can be fun with "play money" you set aside for the purpose — just don't risk your retirement or emergency fund!