Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
Is your student-loan debt causing stress, influencing you to make financial decisions that are not necessarily in your best long-term interests, and delaying your entry into what your parents [more]
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
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Today we found articles on the worst kitchen-cleaning mistakes you can make, student loan mistakes that cost you huge money, and what you can do today to help yourself tomorrow.
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12 Red Flags to Watch for in a Job Interview
You applied for the job. You got the interview. But now, your gut instinct is telling you to run.
Frugal Transport--bicycling
Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
Going Native: Landscaping for Your Climate
From the dry desert to the humid woods, paying attention to your climate when you landscape can benefit both your wallet and the environment.
30+ Cash Back Sites to Earn You Thousands Per Year
Cash back sites and apps let you save and even earn cash in unique ways. Try one of these sites on your next shopping trip!
7 Ways to Compare Stock Market Investments
There are thousands of investments out there. If you want to find the "best" ones, you need to learn how to compare them.
Are You Ready for Home Ownership?
My husband and I just moved to the Great Northwest, and we batted around the idea of purchasing our first home. [more]
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Cut Your Food Bill
Today we found some awesome articles on easy ways to cut your food bill, redecorating your home on the cheap, and side hustles to make extra money.
10 Time-Management Skills That Will Help Your Kid Win at School
Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.
8 Questions to Ask on a College Tour
Picking the right college is as simple as knowing the right questions to ask.
Stopping the Student-Loan Debt Stress
Is your student-loan debt causing stress, influencing you to make financial decisions that are not necessarily in your best long-term interests, and delaying your entry into what your parents [more]
8 Times You Should Demand a Discount
Whether it's a dented floor model dishwasher, or you're paying in cash… know that you can — and should — demand a discount.
Your budget: envelopes or a plan?
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
Best Money Tips: Get Great Deals on Outlet Purchases
Today we found some awesome articles on getting great deals on outlet purchases, making money teaching, and saving for retirement with an IRA.
How Do Airline Companion Tickets Work and Where Do You Get Them?
How do you get those elusive companion tickets and how do they work?
How a Family of 4 Can Book a Disney Vacation for $1,000 or Less
Disney World is known for being a budget buster. But luckily, there's a way for you and your family to get in and out for under $1,000.
Saving money while hosting guests
Having just spent the last 48 hours desperately scrubbing my home from top-to-bottom in anticipation of the arrival of some house guests, I appreciated The Simple Dollar's post thi
The Joy of Disconnecting
Technology can be helpful, wonderful...and incessant. Discover why it's important to put the smartphone down and take a break.
5 Ways Millennials Can Become Bosses Sooner
Millennials don't shy from a challenge — climbing the corporate ladder, included. Are you ready for the top rung?
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid the Worst Kitchen-Cleaning Mistakes
Today we found articles on the worst kitchen-cleaning mistakes you can make, student loan mistakes that cost you huge money, and what you can do today to help yourself tomorrow.
How to Erase Your Medical Debt
As most of you know, the cost of healthcare in the United States is outrageous! [more]