Around springtime last year, as my niece’s university graduation date loomed, I picked out (but waited to buy) what I thought would be an ideal gift: a watch with her alma mater’s
Keeping your hair silky smooth after color treatments isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these repair shampoos and your locks will go back to being luscious.
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
Are you a coupon-clipper? Do you plan on becoming one? Have you shunned the practice out of principle, time, or apathy? Maybe you clip a little here and there, but leave the har
In the current economy, many of us are happy just to be employed, but at the same time very few of us are working at the elusive "dream job". For many people their jobs simply pro
Blogging is a fantastic way of making yourself a more valuable job candidate. It will teach you a bunch of new things and will give you an edge over the competition when you're app
Today we found articles on impulse buys to watch out for, holiday gifts that you can buy during Black Friday, and time management tools that you already have at home.
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Gifts For Grads
Around springtime last year, as my niece’s university graduation date loomed, I picked out (but waited to buy) what I thought would be an ideal gift: a watch with her alma mater’s
6 Decorative Plants You Can Eat, Too
Kill two birds with one stone by stocking both your garden and your pantry with these gorgeous edible plants.
50 Ways to Walk More
There's an easy way to lose 10 pounds and 2 inches off your waist — walking 10,000 steps a day. Here are 50 great ways to get those steps in.
Smart Ways to Start and End Networking Conversations
Networking can be incredibly valuable...once you get the conversation started. Follow these suggestions to get in and out of conversations with ease.
The 5 Best Repair Shampoos
Keeping your hair silky smooth after color treatments isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these repair shampoos and your locks will go back to being luscious.
The 5 Best Lipsticks
Keeping your lip color fresh isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these lipsticks and your pout will remain perfecto all day long.
Understand Capital Costs
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
5 Personal Finance Lessons From “The Hobbit”
You won't find an ATM in Smaug's lair, but you will find some pearls of financial wisdom scattered about the Lonely Mountain and Middle Earth.
Ask The Readers: To Clip or Not to Clip? (A Chance to Win $10!)
Are you a coupon-clipper? Do you plan on becoming one? Have you shunned the practice out of principle, time, or apathy? Maybe you clip a little here and there, but leave the har
10 Money Moves to Make Before the Leaves Change
With pumpkin spice latte season right around the corner (yes, already!), there's no better time to give your finances a full fall makeover.
The Deals to Look for at Pawn Shops, Thrift Shops, and Other Weird Stores
Often the best deals aren't at Walmart or Target. They can be found at pawn shops, thrift shops, and other alternative shops.
The First Step to Finding Your Dream Job
In the current economy, many of us are happy just to be employed, but at the same time very few of us are working at the elusive "dream job". For many people their jobs simply pro
How to Start Your Own Blog
Blogging is a fantastic way of making yourself a more valuable job candidate. It will teach you a bunch of new things and will give you an edge over the competition when you're app
Recession Journal VI: It's OVER!!!!!!!!!!!! Any Questions?
The recession is technically over, officially over, numerically over. How do you feel now and what are you gonna do about it?
How Your Unused Credit Cards May Be Costing You
Before you stash your paid-off plastic, you might want to think twice about letting it hibernate.
What Booze Teaches Us About Money
Besides not wasting all of it at the bar, there's a lot booze can teach us about money.
The Time Management Problem Most of Us Have — and How to Fix It
The world won't end if you don't say "Yes" to every project, chore, event, and favor request you get. Start becoming happy by doing just enough.
Prepaid Cards About to Get Safer and Better
New consumer protection rules for prepaid cards will help protect you from theft, fraud, and unreasonable fees.
Best Money Tips: Stop Making These Impulse Buys Now
Today we found articles on impulse buys to watch out for, holiday gifts that you can buy during Black Friday, and time management tools that you already have at home.
Improve Your Giving With 5 Smart Charity Tricks
Make the most out of your efforts to give back and you'll do the most good. It's easy to be extra charitable!