Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
Today we found articles on how to stop overspending with friends, what you need to know about crowdfunded real estate, and ways to set a realistic budget for your household.
Hurricane Sandy's devastation served as an important reminder for many — when it comes to emergency planning, you need an emergency financial plan too.
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
Some bosses keep piling on the work, especially on the desks of their star players. Learn to say "no," manage your boss's expectations, and help advance your career.
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
A partnership is all about not going it alone — even when it comes to money. For a happier union, include your partner in the planning with these suggestions.
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10 Fruits and Veggies That Stay Fresh a Month or Longer
Produce that perishes before meal prep wastes food and money. Go ahead and stock up on these crisper staples — they'll be ready when you are.
Best Money Tips: Simplify Your Summer Finances
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to simplify your summer finances, ways to earn extra cash, and fundamentals of financial success.
15 Surprising Ways Bad Credit Can Hurt You
We all know that bad credit makes borrowing hard, but it can also crimp your lifestyle in other ways. Live a fuller life with better credit!
The 10 Worst Ways to Make Extra Money
Having a side income can make life a lot easier...but there are some good ways to earn that side income and some seriously awful ones.
Is Infrastructure Destiny?
Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
5 Times Credit Cards Are Smarter Than Cash
Stash your cash. If you stay on budget, credit cards really are a good bet for smart, simple, and safe spending.
How to Erase Your Medical Debt
As most of you know, the cost of healthcare in the United States is outrageous! [more]
Life Insurance: What to Consider Before Replacing a Policy
"Set it and forget it" shouldn't necessarily be your life insurance motto. Here's what to consider if you're shopping for a better policy.
How to Freeze Foods That "Don't Freeze Well"
Think you can't freeze it? Think again. Discover the best ways to put "unfreezable" foods on ice.
Best Money Tips: How to Stop Overspending With Friends
Today we found articles on how to stop overspending with friends, what you need to know about crowdfunded real estate, and ways to set a realistic budget for your household.
Preparing Financially for a Natural Disaster
Hurricane Sandy's devastation served as an important reminder for many — when it comes to emergency planning, you need an emergency financial plan too.
The Questionable Aspects of The Housing Bailout Bill - H.R. 3221
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
Make Your To-Do Lists More Effective With These 5 Simple Hacks
If your to-do list is long on tasks and short on check-marks, up the power of everybody's favorite productivity tool with a few simple tweaks.
How to Say "No" at Work and Still Get Ahead
Some bosses keep piling on the work, especially on the desks of their star players. Learn to say "no," manage your boss's expectations, and help advance your career.
Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
6 Great Side Jobs You Can Do on Your Bicycle
Need some extra cash? A bike is all you need to get a killer side job.
5 Painless Ways to Manage Money With Your Partner
A partnership is all about not going it alone — even when it comes to money. For a happier union, include your partner in the planning with these suggestions.
7 Frugal Lessons from Great-Grandmother
You don't have to look far for great frugal living tips, just back a couple of generations.
9 Things People With Good Phone Skills Never Do
The telephone conversation is it's own realm, one that includes it's own rules and etiquette. How many of these "phone's pas" have you committed?
6 Back-to-School Items You Can Sell For Extra Cash
When school supplies are in abundance in your home, what should you do? Sell 'em!