I'm not what you would call "A Good Sleeper." Never have been, at least not as long as I can remember. Since going through a day zombie-like is not fun (and not very
When I was a new college grad, I wanted to live and work in a big city with great opportunities. I didn't know that an unemployment rate of 9-10% as I entered the workforce wasn't
When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c
The curse of momentum keeps us in our chairs, living lives we aren’t passionate about. Once stuck in a routine, it is easier to perpetually roll along in the same direction than it
I.O.U.S.A. is a documentary film released in late 2008 by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation that focuses on the national debt of the United States. I finally watched it this weeken
Blogging is a fantastic way of making yourself a more valuable job candidate. It will teach you a bunch of new things and will give you an edge over the competition when you're app
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I'm not what you would call "A Good Sleeper." Never have been, at least not as long as I can remember. Since going through a day zombie-like is not fun (and not very
The 5 Best Air Fresheners
Life gets messy, and those messes can stink. Try any of these five air fresheners to combat unpleasant smells and keep life fresh.
Best Money Tips: 25 Ways to Travel for Free
Today we found ways to travel for free, last-minute gifts you don’t have to buy, and how to have more money at the end of each month.
4 Steps to Simplify Car Shopping in the New Year
Before you head to the dealer for a new car this year, make sure you have your finances in order.
Taking Frugal Road Trips (Even When Gas Prices Are High)
Call your friends and pack up the car — it's road trip season! Here's how to do it on the cheap.
What You Need to Know About Adding Another User to Your Credit Card
Adding an authorized credit card user can help someone build their credit. But how exactly will it affect yours?
20 Places Besides Etsy to Sell Your Handmade Goods
Etsy may be the best-known online marketplace to sell homemade goods, but it is far from your only option.
My Small-Town Move That Ended The Job-Search Blues
When I was a new college grad, I wanted to live and work in a big city with great opportunities. I didn't know that an unemployment rate of 9-10% as I entered the workforce wasn't
Making Home Affordable expanded again - borrowers allowed to refinance loans up to 125 percent of value
When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c
The Curse of Momentum
The curse of momentum keeps us in our chairs, living lives we aren’t passionate about. Once stuck in a routine, it is easier to perpetually roll along in the same direction than it
I.O.U.S.A. the Movie - A Review One Year Later
I.O.U.S.A. is a documentary film released in late 2008 by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation that focuses on the national debt of the United States. I finally watched it this weeken
How to Start Your Own Blog
Blogging is a fantastic way of making yourself a more valuable job candidate. It will teach you a bunch of new things and will give you an edge over the competition when you're app
The 10 Things Everyone Should Be Saving For
What are you saving for? Hopefully it's some (or all!) of these important savings goals.
5 New Income Streams Anyone Can Create
If your spending is a river, you may need additional income streams to keep it flowing. Here are five easy ways to make or save more money.
Why One-Third of Americans Haven't Saved for Retirement
The good news is that two-thirds of Americans have saved at least something for retirement. Do any of these explanations sound familiar?
13 Things People With Good Table Manners Never Do
Everybody knows about elbows and tables, but what do you do if you're the subject of the toast? Learn that and more before your next fancy dinner.
11 Ways to Update Peanut Butter and Jelly
PB&J is quick, easy, and delicious. But even the most ardent peanut-butter-and-jelly lovers can get bored by eating the same three ingredients.
5 Times You Should Avoid Confronting a Coworker
We all know one — that coworker who's on your very last nerve. Here's when to just to walk away.
7 Times You Don't Have to Give Your Social Security Number
A lot of people may ask for your Social Security number, but not all of them are entitled to it.
How to Profit From China's Growing Upper Class — Even If You Don't Speak Chinese
China's population of millionaires is booming. Job opportunities for the rest of us are booming, too!