Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.
If you didn't reach all of your financial goals for 2013, put the past behind you and make 2014 the year you stop making the same old financial mistakes.
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For high-quality photos and video, don't trust your smartphone. Instead, get one of these excellent DSLRs.
How to Choose and Store Fruit for Maximum Freshness and Flavor
Cut down on food (and dollar) waste by learning how to choose fresh fruits and how to store them once you bring them home.
Using Money to Track Swine Flu
It turns out that the flow of money may hold some insight into the spread of swine flu.
How to Resist Lifestyle Creep and Still Have Everything You Want
Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.
10 Financial Mistakes to Stop Making in 2014
If you didn't reach all of your financial goals for 2013, put the past behind you and make 2014 the year you stop making the same old financial mistakes.
What to Do When Your Belongings Get Stolen Abroad
Losing your belongings or having them stolen while on vacation is a nightmare, but don't panic. Here's what you need to do.
If Budgeting Isn't Fun, You're Doing It Wrong
Budgeting should be fun. If you don't believe me, you've been doing it wrong.
5 Things to Remember Every Time You Face a Financial Failure
Everybody falls down, even when it comes to their money. The key to success is getting back up again.
8 Little Ways to Become More Present (and Love Your Life More)
In our go-go-go world, it's hard to step aside and catch a breath. Try these simple activities to refocus on both you and the world around you.
10 Lifestyle Changes That Will Always Pay Off
Change is never easy — but the results are almost always worth the effort.
Should You Use Peer-to-Peer Lending to Pay Down Credit Card Debt?
Depending on your debt situation, a peer-to-peer loan may be an affordable — and sensible — way to retire debt. Here's what you should consider.
11 Instant Pot Meals That Prove Autumn Is the Best Season
Considering an instant pot, or already own one? Here are 11 fall-ish foods you'll want to make all autumn.
The 14 Best Ways to Cut Food Costs While Traveling
Great food is one of the best parts of vacation but the cost adds up. Try a few of these tricks to save some cash on your next travel adventure!
The Secret to Time Management and Work-Life Balance
If you want to be happy with your work-life balance, you might be surprised to discover it's about much more than how you manage your time.
5 Times You Shouldn't Rush to Pay Off Your Mortgage
Every homeowner dreams of owning their home free and clear. Before you rush to pay that mortgage down, consider what else your money might do.
Why New Purchases On a Balance Transfer Card Can Cost You
Using your balance transfer card for purchases is typically a bad idea, and for more reasons than one.
Frugal... or just plain wrong?
You know what I love? Getting something for nothing. Oh, it's rare. It's also sort of greedy and raises all kinds of ethical questions. [more]
Best Money Tips: How Much to Tip
Today we found some great articles on how much to tip, why you need life insurance, and things you pay too much money for.
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Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dishes
Cooking the entire meal on Thanksgiving day is an exercise in extreme planning. Decrease turkey day stress by making these dishes ahead of time.