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18 Ways Being Too Nice Is Hurting Your Wallet

You will certainly catch more flies with honey, but you won't necessarily have more money.

Sinking Dollar: This Time on Purpose

The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.

5 Ways That Negativity Can Help You

Turns out, a bad attitude can lead to some positive outcomes. Turn that smile upside down and glower your way to a better, more fulfilling life.

How to Turn $25 a Week Into Almost $7000 in 5 Years

You don't need thousands of dollars to earn real money investing. All you need is $25 a week and a plan — this plan.

Best Money Tips: 12 Surprising Lottery Facts

Today we found articles on lottery facts that may surprise you, mind and behavioral tricks that help you save, and how to upcycle an old filing cabinet into garden storage.

10 Unprofessional Habits That Could Kill Your Career

Leave your foul mouth and ripped jeans at home. You're killing your career!

Best Money Tips: Feel Better, Look Younger

Today, we share an easy way to feel and look better, a strategy to convince your spouse to help manage your finances, trips for growing basil at home, and more!

Don't Be Held Hostage by Miscommunication

Communication in the workplace is key. I was thinking about this recently when I was (sort of) held hostage.

Multitasking Sucks Even More Than You Thought

Here's yet another reason to give up on multitasking — plus a simple productivity plan to do instead to help you get stuff done.

Best Money Tips: Grocery Shopping Tips from Extreme Couponers

Today we found articles on grocery shopping tips from extreme couponers, ways to save at Amazon, and how to have a better morning.

Best Money Tips: Could Your Job Be Outsourced?

Today, we share how you can tell if your job could be outsourced, ways clean with a banana skin or a coffee filter, and pointers on the art of negotiation.

10 Serious Health Benefits of Laughter

From improved lung function to a fitter midsection, a hearty laugh offers plenty of unexpected health benefits. No joke!

Best Money Tips: Increase Your Income Without a Raise

Today, we share how to get more out of work without asking for a raise, additional uses for cooking spray and toothpaste, and ways to start your day bright and early.

5 Steps to Picking the Best Airline Credit Card for the Most Rewards Value

An airline credit card will help you rack up those travel rewards. Make sure you pick the best one!

6 Ways to Win Free Stuff from Blog Giveaways

Want a piece of the prize pie? Check out these tips for scoring sweet giveaway prizes via blogs.

Best Money Tips: Lower-Calorie Super Bowl Snacks

Today, we share smart ways to snack during the Super Bowl, car sharing mistakes to avoid, dinner ideas for under $6, and more.

The 5 Most Dangerous Things Hiding in Your Home Right Now

It's an unfortunate truth: home is where the accidents happen. Protect yourself and your family by uncovering these five hidden dangers.

Best Money Tips: Legit Ways to Get Free Gas

Today we found articles on legit ways to get free gas, decorating hacks for renters, and cheap DIY solutions for summer skin care.

11 Ways a Professional Association Can Boost Your Career

A professional association is a great tool to make new friends, learn new things, and most importantly, boost your career.

Adventures in Retail Tedium

I battled my way through a popular chain clothing store, and all I got was this stupid shirt: One consumer's tongue-in-cheek look at shopping retail.