The meek may inherit the Earth eventually, but those who speak with confidence will get what they want today. Learn the easy secret to sounding more confident.
An apprenticeship sounds old-fashioned, but the reality is that apprenticeships are still around, and they can be valuable career-building experiences.
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Your life map is so clearly laid out in front of you; yet the last piece of the puzzle – retirement – is a fuzzy and often incomprehensible anomaly. With people living longer and s
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How to Negotiate a Raise Out of the Blue
If you're going to ask for a raise out of the blue, don't come to the table unprepared. Here's how to play it smart.
Pet Peeves Part 3: Vet Visits
My animals are a pricey bunch. Cute, and sweet, but medically challenged. [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money at Target
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at Target, managing finances after college, and ways you may be hurting your credit.
The Best Secured Credit Cards with Low APRs
Secured credit cards aren't known for their low APRs, but here are five with the lowest.
Sound More Confident in One Easy Step
The meek may inherit the Earth eventually, but those who speak with confidence will get what they want today. Learn the easy secret to sounding more confident.
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Best Money Tips: Growing Your Own Garden
Today we found some fantastic articles on growing your own garden, garage sale tips, and odd ball costs of having kids.
The Benefits of Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship sounds old-fashioned, but the reality is that apprenticeships are still around, and they can be valuable career-building experiences.
How to be happy
A lot of happiness (and unhappiness) comes from within. But there are other things that matter a lot: relationships, doing important work, living your life according to your valu
Cheapskate on Board
Living on less can be funny, but it's not a joke. It's the only financial advice that will work for almost everyone, and it might
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I like to keep up with all the latest news and info. I'm a big fan of Digg, BBC news, NPR, CNN, all the usual suspects. I thought I was fairly well-versed on the places to get
Fight the Post-Holiday Blues: 20 Cheap Ways to Make January Special
If you've got the post-holiday blues, don't worry — here are 20 inexpensive ways to make January feel a little bit less blah.
Ask The Readers: Do You Pay For A Gym Membership?
Tell us if you pay for a gym membership and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
DVDs Freer than Free--No, Really, Really Free
I noticed Paul's interesting article (NEVER Pay for a Redbox DVD Rental Again ) about using Redbox codes to rent movies f
Control Your Debt With an Annual Clean Sweep
Do you use credit to manage cash flow fluctuations or to live beyond your means? Here's a simple, practical test for keeping your debt under control.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Finding Food
From the streets of LA to the forest floor, Max Wong is finding brilliant ways to cut food costs on her way to finding an extra $31K this year.
Ask the Readers: How Are Your Financial Goals Coming Along?
Tell us about how your financial goals are coming along and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Rewriting the Definition of Retirement
Your life map is so clearly laid out in front of you; yet the last piece of the puzzle – retirement – is a fuzzy and often incomprehensible anomaly. With people living longer and s
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Does Taking a Regular Day Job Mean Giving Up?
The freelance life ain't always easy. Max is on the hunt for a regular, good old fashioned job offer — and money isn't the only reason why.
8 Credit Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Mortgage Application
Before you send in your mortgage application, there are 8 things you must fix to have the best chance at getting approved.