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We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.
A good budget is the best tool for reaching your financial goals. If you've ever begun a budget only to give it up days, weeks or months later, or know someone who has, you need to
Summer's here, and that means hours of outdoor fun. Protect your family from sunburns with these DIY salves and solutions that don't contain nasty chemicals.
As a woman who has been financially independent since the age of 18, I've always believed people who are given too much financial aid from parents or relatives are less lik
Some people are into deals. They collect and organize their coupons, they buy used, they negotiate with sellers. These are all good strategies, but they all take effort. This post
Today, we give you tasks that can be outsourced to a virtual assistant, a way to expand the variety of your cookie stash, natural methods to clean stainless steel, and more!
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50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself Right Now
We all feel down sometimes. Break out of that rut with these 50 strategies for feeling better fast!
Best Money Tips: Ways to Get Ahead at Work
Today we found some great articles on ways to get ahead at work, alternative financial resolutions, and ways to motivate yourself.
6 Ways to Travel When You Have Student Loans
With smart money management, anyone can hit the road — even with student loan debt.
One Talent, Multiple Streams of Income
Wondering how to use creative talents to pay the bills now and build for retirement later? Last week, I spoke with Texas wildflower artist Linda Calvert Jacobson about what works f
Best Money Tips: The Worst Foods for Your Body
Today we found articles on the worst things you can eat, how to get more done today, and cheap ways to get excited for Halloween.
Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.
Why You Can't Stick with a Budget
A good budget is the best tool for reaching your financial goals. If you've ever begun a budget only to give it up days, weeks or months later, or know someone who has, you need to
9 Frugal Skills You Must Have to Survive Autumn
In order to make it to the Christmas season with some money in the bank, you need to make fall as frugal as possible. Here's how.
Homemade Sunblock and 6 Other Non-Toxic Recipes to Get Your Skin Sun-Ready
Summer's here, and that means hours of outdoor fun. Protect your family from sunburns with these DIY salves and solutions that don't contain nasty chemicals.
Escape the Economic In/Out Patient Care Cycle
As a woman who has been financially independent since the age of 18, I've always believed people who are given too much financial aid from parents or relatives are less lik
When Deals Matter
Some people are into deals. They collect and organize their coupons, they buy used, they negotiate with sellers. These are all good strategies, but they all take effort. This post
Win a Ticket to the I_Blog Conference!
I'm speaking at this year's I_Blog Conference in Perry, Iowa and you can win a ticket to attend!
Best Money Tips: Tasks You Can Offload to a Virtual Assistant
Today, we give you tasks that can be outsourced to a virtual assistant, a way to expand the variety of your cookie stash, natural methods to clean stainless steel, and more!
How to Make the Most Out of These 6 Kitchen Gadgets
Surprise! Those single-task gadgets around your kitchen can actually do a lot more.
12 Wacky (and Not-So-Wacky) Investment Strategies That Actually Work
The conventional wisdom on investing is to buy and hold for a long time. But there are other strategies that many investors use to grab an edge.
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Save on Houshold Costs
Today we found articles on easy ways to save on household costs, top ten habits to reduce stress, and essential water-safety tips for summer.
How to Survive the 5 Most Common Emergency Situations
While major disasters are thankfully rare, plenty of small emergencies can catch us unawares. Here's what you should be watching and preparing for.
How to Turn Your Home Into a Moneymaking Star
If you have a house, you have a potential moneymaking star. Your home is ready for its close-up!
Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying a College Meal Plan
You know college tuition, books, and room and board cost a pretty penny. Are you forgetting about food?
4 Exciting World Cities You Can Afford to Retire In
Retirees can stretch their pensions (and their imaginations) by retiring overseas. Consider these affordable locales and start planning now!