As a rule, we don’t buy souvenirs for their usefulness. A t-shirt from the Hard Rock Café or a shell sculpture from Hawaii isn’t going to increase your productivity — in fact, dust
How many of you do your research before you rent a movie or go to the cinema? I usually read a bunch of reviews and ask friends. Sometimes I’ll see a movie without reading any revi
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People might look at how I spend money and say I'm cheap or a tightwad. If they do, though, they're missing the point. The fact is, I'm much more interested in simplicity than I
What's the one thing worse than talking about a budget with your spouse? Grocery shopping. I live with a coupon cutter who insists we buy nothing that isn't bought with coupons. Bu
Once upon a time, eggs came in medium and large, white and brown, and which one you chose wasn't of much consequence. Nowadays, this cheap source of nutrients and protein comes in
In the past couple of months, two clients have landed great jobs in the midst of the worst employment climate in decades. The secret to their successes, I believe, were delivering
From biology to economics, scientists are discovering that sloth may be fundamental to our makeup. Settle a little deeper into your couch and learn why.
It’s that time again. Time to panic because you still have gifts to buy. Well, here are 10 last-minute ideas to help you spread cheer without getting an ulcer in the process.
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The Best (Inexpensive) Souvenirs
As a rule, we don’t buy souvenirs for their usefulness. A t-shirt from the Hard Rock Café or a shell sculpture from Hawaii isn’t going to increase your productivity — in fact, dust
7 tips to avoid watching a crappy movie.
How many of you do your research before you rent a movie or go to the cinema? I usually read a bunch of reviews and ask friends. Sometimes I’ll see a movie without reading any revi
How to get rich by being evil
There are a lot of ways to become rich. Some people work hard and save their money. Some people win the lottery. Some people invent something wonderfully useful. An awful lot o
Best Money Tips: Why Personal Budgets Often Fail
Today we found some fantastic articles on why personal budgets often fail, frugal Father's Day gifts, tips for effective business networking.
Simplicity and being cheap
People might look at how I spend money and say I'm cheap or a tightwad. If they do, though, they're missing the point. The fact is, I'm much more interested in simplicity than I
Extend Your Vacation for Free With Open Jaws and Stopovers
Savvy travelers know how to take advantage of open jaw tickets and stopovers to get free flights. Find out what they are and how you can benefit.
The Great Coupon Debate
What's the one thing worse than talking about a budget with your spouse? Grocery shopping. I live with a coupon cutter who insists we buy nothing that isn't bought with coupons. Bu
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How to Save Money at the Post Office
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Supermarket Angst Part II: What Eggs Should I Buy?
Once upon a time, eggs came in medium and large, white and brown, and which one you chose wasn't of much consequence. Nowadays, this cheap source of nutrients and protein comes in
8 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Declutter
So much clutter is stuff that seems important, but really isn't. Give your things this quiz, and if they don't pass, it's time to let them go.
Best Money Tips: 100+ Things to Do Before You Die
Today we found some great articles on things to do before you die, getting the best deal on an engagement ring, and reducing the cost of your commute.
Why a Lousy Job Can Lead to a Bright Future
In the past couple of months, two clients have landed great jobs in the midst of the worst employment climate in decades. The secret to their successes, I believe, were delivering
How to Launch Your Second Career
It can be daunting to think about launching a second career. But with a little planning, and a few deep breaths, you'll get there.
5 Reasons Why Science Says It's Okay to Be Lazy
From biology to economics, scientists are discovering that sloth may be fundamental to our makeup. Settle a little deeper into your couch and learn why.
Best Credit Cards for Home & Kitchen Stores
Save more on home and kitchen goods with these store credit cards.
Best Money Tips: Mental Hacks for Working Out
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7 Tools and Gadgets Your Smartphone Can Replace
Clear the clutter and keep your smartphone, because with the right apps, it becomes a universal tool that makes your everyday life easier.
10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Under $15
It’s that time again. Time to panic because you still have gifts to buy. Well, here are 10 last-minute ideas to help you spread cheer without getting an ulcer in the process.