Today we found some stellar articles on the best sites for renting and buying textbooks, steps to financial prosperity, and things you should know about the U.S. economy.
Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
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How to Attend a Wedding for Cheap (Without Actually Looking Cheap)
Even simply attending a wedding these days is expensive. Trim the cost without insulting your hosts with these simple expense-savers.
Ambitious People Have These 10 Things in Their Homes — Do You?
The things people carry says a lot about who they are. How many of your things are on this list of possessions of the ambitious?
How to Spot Lousy Investment Advisers
"Superior" investment advice is a pretty rare thing. So rare, most of the time it's really just lousy.
19 Things Most Tourists Overpay For, and How You Can Avoid Them
Why does travel always seem to cost more than expected? Spot these ripoffs and discover the cheaper alternatives you should buy, instead.
Never Use Your Credit Card to Pay for These 10 Things
Paying with plastic can be really convenient — it can also be really, really expensive. Avoid the extra costs by avoiding these 10 purchases.
7 Traps to Avoid With Your 401(k)
Your 401(k) is a powerful retirement savings tool, but that doesn't mean it's perfect.
The 6 Stages of Dealing With Financial Disaster
When financial disaster strikes, we're likely to follow a process of loss and grieving. Recognize the stages and come out stronger for it.
How to Express Condolences Without Saying Something Stupid
Do you feel awkward when you try to express condolences? Try these techniques to show your sympathy.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Premium
Today we found some stellar articles on lowering your car insurance premium, helping friends who are bad with money, and what to buy in August.
25 Fun, Frugal Things to Do Tonight Besides Watch TV
Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.
Best Money Tips: Starbucks Hacks That Will Save You Money
Today we found some great articles on Starbucks hacks that will save you money, money mindsets to adopt today, and starting a business you love.
Best Money Tips: The Best Sites for Renting and Buying Textbooks
Today we found some stellar articles on the best sites for renting and buying textbooks, steps to financial prosperity, and things you should know about the U.S. economy.
5 Fun Family Friendly Games for Your Holiday Party
You have the food, you have your guests, now add the entertainment: Here are five games under $20 that kids and adults can enjoy together.
How Much Does Your Credit Card Debt Cost You?
Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
How to Have More Eureka! Shower Moments
Science has figured out why showers make us creative ("a-ha!"), and you can use this insight to create lots more "Eureka!" moments, too.
10 Easy Ways to Burn Almost 1000 Extra Calories Per Day
A handful of easy-to-do lifestyle changes can add up to hundreds of calories avoided or shaved — every day. That's almost two pounds a week!
6 Ways to Be a Better Friend Without Any Effort
We'd all like to be better friends — and we should be. Keep your friends close with some simple relationship builders.
The One Word You Need to Start Using Today to Have a Better Life
Really— this one little word possesses incredible power to make the world better. You can thank us for it later.
How These 8 Company Stocks Fared Following Scandal
From oil spills to exploding phones, these companies are no strangers to scandal. How has it affected their shareholders?
4 Times You Should Splurge and Hire a Pro
You probably already hire a pro when it comes to plumbing and dentistry. Here are four common DIY tasks you probably should hire out for, too.