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A lot of taxpayers missed out on getting their IRS economic stimulus rebate last year, even though they qualified. If you're one of them, you'll be glad to know that there's a way
The "sweet spot" is the ideal point where you get the highest performance (and quality) at an optimum price. It can refer to many types of goods, but electronics are of particular
Getting seeds to sprout into a bountiful harvest seems like a lot of hard work. The truth is, your garden only needs a few fundamentals to produce well.
Applying for freelance work is an art form in itself – once you master the techniques, you'll be on your way to a thriving freelance business. Applying for work on job sites and co
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Investments Worth Making With $50 or Less
When it comes to investment, $50 or less might not seem like a lot of money, but there are plenty of ways to take that sum and watch it grow.
Best Money Tips: Tips for Cutting Back This Christmas
Today we found some stellar articles on cutting back this Christmas, Black Friday myths debunked, and why your career is your most important investment.
How Reflecting on Possessions Can Help You Resist Impulse Buys
The key to resisting impulse buys could be as simple as thinking about items you already own.
7 Lessons About Money I Learned After Having Twins
Having twins can mean double trouble for your finances, but these money lessons apply to anyone with a new bundle of joy.
Being routinely creative
It might seem like creativity would flourish best in the absence of any constraining routine. In fact, the opposite is true: Having a routine is very useful for protecting your c
A Million Bucks By 30: A Book Review
This digestible escapade from Alan Corey details his journey from fed-up college grad to self-made millionaire. But is it practical advice for you?
Off the Wall: 21 Clever Uses for Leftover Wallpaper
If you have a few orphaned rolls of wallpaper laying around, here are 21 creative ideas to use it up without putting it on the wall.
7 Apps for the Tech-Challenged Traveler
Not so smartphone-savvy? No worries. These travel apps are easy to use and super helpful.
5 Potluck Parties That Help You Share the Wealth
Having no money has never kept me from having a good time. Over the years I’ve developed several pot luck-style parties that are not only easy to tweak for just about any location
Getting by without a job, part 2--boost income
There are countless ways to raise your income, besides the obvious one of getting a job. Here are a few categories, and a few suggestions.
What You Can Buy With $5,000
When you're done fantasizing about what you could spend a cool million on, think about the possibilities of a realistic windfall — like a cool $5K!
Not too late to get your IRS stimulus rebate--if you qualify
A lot of taxpayers missed out on getting their IRS economic stimulus rebate last year, even though they qualified. If you're one of them, you'll be glad to know that there's a way
How to find the sweet spot when buying electronics
The "sweet spot" is the ideal point where you get the highest performance (and quality) at an optimum price. It can refer to many types of goods, but electronics are of particular
The Only 4 Things a Vegetable Garden Needs
Getting seeds to sprout into a bountiful harvest seems like a lot of hard work. The truth is, your garden only needs a few fundamentals to produce well.
How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Three
Applying for freelance work is an art form in itself – once you master the techniques, you'll be on your way to a thriving freelance business. Applying for work on job sites and co
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Buy at Costco
Paper goods, giant bags of peanuts, a year's supply of toothpaste… yeah, Costco sells that. Costco also sells 401(k) plans and caskets. Wait. What?
My 16 Favorite Ways to Get Rid of Clutter
Keep clutter out of your house — and out of a landfill — with one or more of these smart ways to keep your place tidy.
Does Divorce Affect Your Student Loans?
Divorce can be a difficult financial situation — and even more so, unfortunately, if student loans are involved.
Has Cash Become More Trouble Than It's Worth?
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff thinks we should transition to a cash-free society. We're not so sure.
6 Smartphone Apps to Help you Save Big
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