Young professionals (20s and 30s) who make a decision to start saving for retirement can do so in many different types of savings and retirement accounts.
Budgeting can be difficult. For some people (like me!), it brings up things that they may not want to see. For others, it's a necessary but frustrating tool to curtail spending, or a painful reminder of how much they overspent, yet again. [more]
If you sense that you're in trouble at your job, don't let the progressive disciplinary madness continue. Take action instead, and walk away on your terms.
It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.
Easy to dress up or down, rotisserie chicken can drastically slash the time it takes to make dinner. Check out these fast, healthy, and delicious meals.
Many people consider clipping coupons to be one of the major tenets of frugal living. But all that time spent searching and snipping might not be worth it.
You can come out of the shadows, my fellow cheapos, skinflints and non-pathological hoarders. Thanks to the rise of eco-hip, frugal is becoming cool. Sorta.
Many struggle with large credit card balances instead of saying to others, "I can't afford that," but recognizing financial limits is one key to financial freedom.
Early retirement is a topic I've always been interested in. The particular version of it that this book deals with--living well on less money, as a means to getting by wit
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Why Roth IRAs Are Ideal for Young Professionals
Young professionals (20s and 30s) who make a decision to start saving for retirement can do so in many different types of savings and retirement accounts.
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If you're looking to get in shape this year, why not get paid? It's easy with these convenient apps.
Want Your Investments to Do Better? Stop Watching the News
If you want to be a better investor, consider stepping away from the market "news."
3 Unusual Gift Ideas for Loved Ones
Every year I struggle to find meaningful gifts for relatives that they will appreciate instead of adding to the clutter of "stuff" they own.
10 Affordable Water Parks You Can Drive To
Make a splash on your next summer vacation by road-tripping to these awesome, affordable water parks!
Budgeting for the rest of us, or How to follow a budget without breaking down in tears
Budgeting can be difficult. For some people (like me!), it brings up things that they may not want to see. For others, it's a necessary but frustrating tool to curtail spending, or a painful reminder of how much they overspent, yet again. [more]
Help From a Former Pack Rat: Getting Rid of Stuff
Sometimes, the line between "frugal" and "pack rat" can seem oh so fine. Here's what helped me overcome my pack rat tendencies.
Walking away (from a job that’s going away) on your terms
If you sense that you're in trouble at your job, don't let the progressive disciplinary madness continue. Take action instead, and walk away on your terms.
8 Fun and Cheap Things to Do During the Weekday
It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.
Why I Love Lists
Need to get something done, feel productive, or just get focused? Make a list!
Best Money Tips: Help Your Job-Hunting Kid
Today we found some great articles on ways to help your job-hunting kid, ways to stretch your vacation dollar, and saving money on gas.
25 Things to Do With Rotisserie Chicken
Easy to dress up or down, rotisserie chicken can drastically slash the time it takes to make dinner. Check out these fast, healthy, and delicious meals.
5 Reasons Why I Don’t Clip Coupons
Many people consider clipping coupons to be one of the major tenets of frugal living. But all that time spent searching and snipping might not be worth it.
Get the Most Out of Safeway's Just for U Deals
Safeway offers personalized grocery discounts with its Just for U program. If you're in the know, you can squeeze even more savings out of it.
How Much Should You Actually Be Spending on a Date?
It's almost Friday! Treat your partner to a great night out this weekend — without busting your budget.
Finally, Frugal Rules
You can come out of the shadows, my fellow cheapos, skinflints and non-pathological hoarders. Thanks to the rise of eco-hip, frugal is becoming cool. Sorta.
Debt Collectors Are Calling My Family — Now What?
Managing debt isn't easy. And it gets even more difficult when debt collectors start hounding your family members. Know your rights.
Is Peer Pressure Keeping You Poor?
Many struggle with large credit card balances instead of saying to others, "I can't afford that," but recognizing financial limits is one key to financial freedom.
Book review: Work Less, Live More
Early retirement is a topic I've always been interested in. The particular version of it that this book deals with--living well on less money, as a means to getting by wit
The 5 Best Linen Sprays
Keeping your linens smelling fresh isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five linen sprays and your sheets will smell nice and clean.