Part three of my Real Hustle compliation is the one I have wanted to feature for a very long time. The other two posts were lighter in nature, this one is more grim as it involves more of your hard-earned cash being swindled from you. [more]
The health benefits of pomegranates are something like folk wisdom outside of the Western world, and like green tea, are only starting to seep into the American consumer's consciousness. [more]
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Investing can be one of the most intimidating parts of personal finance. But if you follow these five steps, you'll be on your way to smart, sound investing.
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Today we found some great articles on the foods that are breaking your grocery budget, ways to wake up energized, and people you should hide from your Facebook feed.
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21 Surprising Uses for Vinegar
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Best Money Tips: 5 Alternatives to Bitcoin
Today we found articles on alternatives to Bitcoin you should know about, how to get the best deal on a mortgage, and storage ideas for bathrooms.
Stay Off the Frugal Path to Disaster
Frugality is a great tool. But if your approach to frugality is to pare away everything non-essential, you're setting yourself up for disaster.
9 Common Apartment Hunting Mistakes to Avoid
Summer is moving season for lots of us. Make sure you land in the right place by avoiding some common rental miscues.
Street market scams. Don't believe the hype.
Part three of my Real Hustle compliation is the one I have wanted to feature for a very long time. The other two posts were lighter in nature, this one is more grim as it involves more of your hard-earned cash being swindled from you. [more]
6 Ways to Transition to a New Career After 30
If you've topped out too soon in your career, maybe it's time to switch. While starting over is hard, the rewards are often worth it. Go ahead, jump!
Pom - Wonderful?
The health benefits of pomegranates are something like folk wisdom outside of the Western world, and like green tea, are only starting to seep into the American consumer's consciousness. [more]
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Spending money can be a lot of fun, especially when credit keeps things going. It begs a very simple question — why bother getting out of debt?
What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Private Student Loan
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Turning a cold war spy secret into a cheap anti-theft device
In the days of old, when spies passed messages to each other, they used many hidden messages. One of these methods was to hide the information in a dot of plastic or microfilm about the size of a pin head, and then end a sentence with it. [more]
3 Life Lessons I've Learned Since Becoming a Parent
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9 Times to Hire a Lawyer Immediately
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What to Do If Your Employer Won't Pay You
There are bad bosses; and then there are bosses who won't even pay up.
5 Ways to Make Your Boss Love You
Figuring out how to interact with your boss can be difficult, especially in a new job. Follow these suggestions to make your supervisor adore you.
Investing 101: 5 Essential Steps
Investing can be one of the most intimidating parts of personal finance. But if you follow these five steps, you'll be on your way to smart, sound investing.
My dog's facelift
I just spent $1200 on a facelift for my dog. Before you go telling me that I should be put down, let me explain that it wasn't elective surgery. My dog is a Pekingese, and say w
The Surprising Reasons Your Fixed-Rate Mortgage Payment Could Rise
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Building Wealth: Highlights from Our Chat in Honor of Houston Money Week
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with the Dallas Fed on building wealth.
Best Money Tips: Foods That Are Breaking Your Grocery Budget
Today we found some great articles on the foods that are breaking your grocery budget, ways to wake up energized, and people you should hide from your Facebook feed.
30 Signs That You Were Raised by Frugal Parents
Were you raised by frugal parents? Here are 30 ways to tell if there was a frugalista in your family tree.