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Wishing you could spend all day reading books instead of going to work? Put that bookwormery to good use by getting paid to be a book lover.
ReFi Shy? How to Determine If Now Is the Time to Refinance
As interest rates head north, homeowners are wondering if the timing is right to refinance. Here's how to find out.
Best Money Tips: Smart Things to Do With $1,000
Today we found articles on smart things to do with $1,000, easy ways to extend your vegetable growing season, and something to try when you’re too anxious to sleep.
How to Get Laid Off: A Step-By-Step Guide
It seems ironic in this economy, and with a high unemployment rate, that anyone would want advice about getting kicked from a job. But last week a question was posed to me, and it
Cash Might Make You Happier, But Investments Will Make You Richer
Having a lot of cash on hand might put a smile on your face, but if it's long-term wealth you're after, you need to invest.
Beat the heat with cool summer meals
Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit to
The False Allure of Compound Interest
You've seen stories about compound interest adding up to big savings. That can happen — but often, it's not the whole truth.
Why Learning the Guitar Is the Best Investment You Can Ever Make
Even if you never release an album, learning to play the guitar repays the investment many times over. Learn why.
7 Ways to Save Loads of Money Using Credit Cards
Few financial products are as versatile and powerful as a credit card. Here are seven ways they can save you money.
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Minimize Jet Lag
Today we found articles on easy ways to minimize jet lag, when to replace common household items, and ways to have summer fun for under $100.
15 Home Decorating Ideas for Under $5
It can be a struggle to keep your household decorations interesting while keeping your budget in check, but these 15 ideas will help you do both.
Paying for a Piece of the Pizza: Techniques for Splitting the Bill
Sick of being the person to count everyone's cash or cover for a mooching friend? Next time you're splitting the check, try one of these techniques.
Here's How to Get a Sale Price-Match at 16 Popular Stores
Before your next shopping trip, check if you can save some coin with these price-matching policies.
25 Awesome, Useful Gifts
Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, or other celebration, eliminate the phrase "it's the thought that counts" by giving one of these awesome, useful gifts.
Beat the claw machine, save your sanity.
How many times have you passed one of these annoying things and thrown 50 cents away? I'm hugely guilty of it. I can't resist them. One time I got six out in a row, then I've gone years with no success. Is there a secret? Well, it seems there is. [more]
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Chinese Proverbs About Money and Personal Finance
A commenter on Wise Bread wrote a Chinese proverb about marketing that reminded me that there are many Chinese proverbs about money and personal finance. Here are a few of the one
Wear Frozen Clothes and 9 Other Ways to Beat the Heat
Frozen clothing is kind of an unconventional way to cool off, but this method — and others — can help you chill out and save energy this summer.
5 Homebuying Questions You're Embarrassed to Ask
New homeownership comes with more new terms and phrases than one can keep up with. Don't be embarrassed to ask these questions!