So it's The Day of the Turkey (at least here in the US) and we all know there will be leftovers. Since I can only eat so many TLT (Turkey, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwiches, I&#
If you’re new to investing and determined to keep your principal safe, consider these five places to store your money and earn a little something extra.
I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Last year I wrote an article about how I used my Vanguard Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a high yield checkings account, and this week I suddenly got quite a few hits for that art
It's your time and your money. But if you don't choose how you're going to think about them, you might end up frustrated and unsatisfied with the life you live. Here are some commo
You can't avoid hearing about them these days--people making stupid financial choices. I heard a while back from a woman with huge debts wanting arguments for convincing her husba
On one side there's your typical job. It's clearer than ever that it doesn't offer the security it once did, but it still offers some, and it offers other things--predictable inco
The problem with the Nirvana fallacy is simple: there's NEVER a perfect solution, only shades of decisions that are better than others, and mistakes you make and can hopefully lear
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Renting is cheaper
Everybody has seen a rent-versus-buy analysis. Here's a different way to look at it.
Best Money Tips: Non-Financial Retirement Planning
Today we found articles on nonfinancial retirement planning, areas where you may be paying more than you should, and how to choose your first bank.
Score $240 a Year Doing This One Thing
What could you do with an extra $20 a month? Whatever it is, there may not be an easier way to earn it than this.
10 Tasty Ideas for Leftover Turkey
So it's The Day of the Turkey (at least here in the US) and we all know there will be leftovers. Since I can only eat so many TLT (Turkey, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwiches, I&#
5 Important Things to Know About Your 401K and IRA in 2016
Another new year already? Yep, and here's what the coming year will bring for your retirement accounts.
Intro to 5 Super Safe Investments
If you’re new to investing and determined to keep your principal safe, consider these five places to store your money and earn a little something extra.
Are Private Schools Worth the Money They Demand?
I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan
6 Valid Reasons Not to Contribute to Your 401(k)
Depending on your situation and your goals, opting out of your 401(k) plan can be a smart financial decision.
Laddering for higher, more stable returns
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in February
Today we found ways to save money in February, brilliant uses for Dawn dish soap, and how to trick yourself into saving money.
Love Your Skin With Free Health Screenings!
May is skin cancer awareness month, and as a close friend to many skin cancer survivors, I know how important it is to get regular check-ups. I
The 9 Easiest Food Budget Wins
Let's face it — a grocery budget is easy to blow. But with these easy budget tips, you'll be a frugal foodie in no time.
The Highest Yielding "Safe" Investment Now - Tax Exempt Money Market Funds
Last year I wrote an article about how I used my Vanguard Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a high yield checkings account, and this week I suddenly got quite a few hits for that art
That Age-Old Conundrum: Time vs. Money
It's your time and your money. But if you don't choose how you're going to think about them, you might end up frustrated and unsatisfied with the life you live. Here are some commo
The Cheap Lazy Foodie: 3 Frugal Dishes Without Compromise
3 frugal, easy, and tasty recipes for the lazy and broke foodie.
Flashback Friday: 102 Amazing Food Hacks You Have to Try This Summer
Looking to switch up your food routine for summer? Start with these delicious summer food hacks.
Not stupid--hopeless
You can't avoid hearing about them these days--people making stupid financial choices. I heard a while back from a woman with huge debts wanting arguments for convincing her husba
On choosing temporary freedom
On one side there's your typical job. It's clearer than ever that it doesn't offer the security it once did, but it still offers some, and it offers other things--predictable inco
Money Mistakes Two Popular Board Games Teach Kids
If you think Monopoly and The Game of Life teach players sound money management skills — go directly to jail. Do not pass GO, do not collect $200.
Beat the Nirvana fallacy: why doing something is better than nothing
The problem with the Nirvana fallacy is simple: there's NEVER a perfect solution, only shades of decisions that are better than others, and mistakes you make and can hopefully lear