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It is tax season again, and it seems that every year the tax code in America gets a little more convoluted. One thing in the tax code that has always annoyed me is something calle
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Not all internships are created equal. While most interns are lucky to get minimum wage, there are some positions that pay the equivalent of a six-figure salary.
The party season is almost upon us, and you'll have more than enough occasions to drink a little more than you should. Are there any good hangover cures out there? It turns out the
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
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The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
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Garage sales can be full of amazing finds — and you'll bring home more of them if you come armed with these bargain hunting tricks.
The "marriage penalty" of taxes in America - how does it affect you?
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Thinking of Skipping the Home Inspection? Here's What It Will Cost You
Think you can save a few bucks by skipping a home inspection? Think again.
6 Weird Things People Sell for Cash
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How to Think Like an Olympian to Master Your Money
Olympians train hard, work harder, and never give up. Apply these same core principles to your finances — and go for the gold!
Can You Buy Your Way Out of the Rat Race?
If you're tracking your spending, you know how much money it takes to live on. If you're tracking your investments, you know about how much return you're getting from your capital.
10 Companies With the Highest Paid Interns
Not all internships are created equal. While most interns are lucky to get minimum wage, there are some positions that pay the equivalent of a six-figure salary.
3 Reasons Why Keeping Your "Latte Factor" Will Help You Save Money
Here are a few reasons why keeping your "latte factor" will help you save.
How Almost Anyone Can Afford to Retire in Mexico
Calling Mexico home during your golden years can really stretch your retirement savings. Crossing the border is a lot easier than you think!
How to Downsize and Declutter
Here's a simple timeline for sorting and decluttering painlessly with a three-phase strategy: 3-month plan, 6-month plan, and the year-or-more plan.
The Ultimate List of Hangover Cures
The party season is almost upon us, and you'll have more than enough occasions to drink a little more than you should. Are there any good hangover cures out there? It turns out the
Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
10 Surprising Facts About Flooding and Your Home
What do you know about flood protection? Even if you have insurance, you might not be covered...but getting coverage might also be easier than you think.
10 Fun Hobbies You Can Take Up for Free
You could kill a couple of hours every evening watching the tube. Or you could take up one of these fabulous, fun, and free pastimes.
The Produce Worker's Guide to Choosing Fruits and Vegetables
Getting the most out of your fruits and vegetables starts at the store. Learn how to pick the freshest produce from someone who knows the tricks of the trade.
Understanding the Gold Standard
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
7 Homemade Beauty Treatments That Actually Work
Skip the beauty aisle and save some money, too. Go au-naturale instead with these seven homemade beauty treatments — they really work!
25 Ways to Get Motivated Today
Dragging, lagging, procrastinating, and generally unmotivated? No matter what you're trying to do, get motivated NOW with these tips.
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 2
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.