Given the tens of millions of Americans nearing the Golden Years, the fields of retirement and estate planning are expanding by leaps and bounds. Along with the growth of work f
The message of this book is simple: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Michael Pollan gives it away right at the start, so I don't feel too bad doing the sam
I used to be afraid of bargaining. The thought of haggling over a price, or even asking for a discount, was embarrassing. Then I began visiting countries in which haggling is expec
Are you an artist at heart and love to dabble with photography and videos? Do you find that Photoshop and video editing tools are too expensive and cumbersome to use? Well, now t
How is a job search like a romantic adventure or misadventure? Let me count the ways: nine. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if a company is truly interested or just isn’t into
Whether you're getting something for free from a company or giving your significant other a gift, discover how our minds assign less value to more stuff.
Even if your place will never be ready for the cover of "Better Homes," you can keep it presentable and welcoming by focusing your cleaning in these key areas.
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Debunking Common Estate Planning Myths
Given the tens of millions of Americans nearing the Golden Years, the fields of retirement and estate planning are expanding by leaps and bounds. Along with the growth of work f
The 5 Best Exercise Mats
If you're looking to skip the gym and get fit at home, you need the right exercise mat. Try any of these five as part of your daily workout routine.
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Book review: In Defense of Food
The message of this book is simple: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Michael Pollan gives it away right at the start, so I don't feel too bad doing the sam
Caregiving: Highlights from Our Chat with AARP and Ad Council
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with AARP and Ad Council on caregiving.
6 Reasons You're Not as Happy as You'd Like to Be
Stuck in a rut? Here are six reasons you may be feeling blue and ways to pick yourself up, from jolting your routine to clearing away clutter.
How Haggling Taught Me About Life
I used to be afraid of bargaining. The thought of haggling over a price, or even asking for a discount, was embarrassing. Then I began visiting countries in which haggling is expec
Introducing an Amazing Suite of Web Tools for Creative People
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Stock These 20 Frugal Foods for Tough Financial Times
Whether you're trimming your grocery budget or your grocery budget is trimming you, these cheap eats will see you through lean times.
8 Financial Decisions You'll Never Regret
Hindsight is 20/20 and it's easy to look back and second guess ourselves. But not with these financial choices — they're right every time.
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Job-Search Romance
How is a job search like a romantic adventure or misadventure? Let me count the ways: nine. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if a company is truly interested or just isn’t into
The Online Dating First Date: Get a Drink
Single folks, would you like to go out for a drink? The answer should be yes — and not just because it's frugal.
Flashback Friday: Wise Bread's 88 Best Food Hacks Ever
Let's look back at the 88 best food hacks we've ever shared.
Should You Move to a New City to Reduce Lifestyle Costs?
If high housing costs seem scary in your dream city, consider this — the lifestyle change may be worth the move!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Give to Charity?
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The Presenter’s Paradox: Why Less Really Is More
Whether you're getting something for free from a company or giving your significant other a gift, discover how our minds assign less value to more stuff.
Free Ink Refill Day at Walgreens is Back!
Get a free printer cartridge refill at Walgreens for free on April 2, 2008.
Company Coming? 10 Areas to Clean to Make It Count
Even if your place will never be ready for the cover of "Better Homes," you can keep it presentable and welcoming by focusing your cleaning in these key areas.