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10 Ways to Save Cash by Purging Your Place of Plastics
If your home is like most, it is filled with plastics. Start replacing with longer lasting — and often more economical — substitutes.
The 5 Best Ways to Spend the Last 10 Minutes of Your Workday
Set the stage for tomorrow by spending a few minutes tidying up your workspace and your task list. Morning you appreciate your thoughtfulness!
How 16 Great Companies Picked Their Unique Names
Ever wonder how companies like Google, Lego and IKEA found their names? Were they complete accidents or results of savvy marketing? The answer may surprise you.
This Is How Rich You'd Be If You'd Saved the Money You Earned in High School
Did you fritter away the earnings from your after school job? If only you'd saved it instead and let compound interest work its magic.
Stay in School until the Job Market Improves?
For decades it's been a common strategy that's worked out pretty well. This time, it's not looking like such a good idea.
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There's nothing worse than tossing and turning all night. Snack your way to fitful rest with these foods proven to help you sleep.
Hiring the Best: Go Beyond Asking Questions in an Interview
The next time you hire a new employee, skip the interview and play chess instead.
How to Earn a Good Interest Rate in a Low-Rate Environment
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9 Business Lessons from the Roadside Stand
It's a vegetable stand parked in a wide spot on the road. How business savvy can its owners be?
Does Skill Really Matter in Stock Market Investing?
Some claim a successful investment portfolio is pure luck. Others say it's skill. Which is it?
How to Buy a Mattress in 10 Minutes or Less
Losing sleep over a subpar mattress? Pick out a new one in under 10 minutes with these tips. No more tossing and turning!
How One Inventor Turned a Spring Break Idea Into a Six-Figure Business
A good idea can change your life. Learn how Rob Ianelli, inventor behind Brewsees sunglasses, hit his stride while cracking open a cold one.
Best Money Tips: How to Deal When You're Broke
Today we found articles on what to do when you’re broke, self-discipline hacks that will help you succeed, and ways to disaster-proof your retirement.
Do You Really Want to Be Rich?
Many people dream of being rich, but few of us are willing to take the steps to get there — or we take the wrong ones. Here's a better plan.
23 Relaxing Ways to Enjoy Your Kid's First Day at School
Summer vacation is finally over. Whatever will you do with the long, long hours between drop-off and pick-up?
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10 Signs You're No Longer a Personal Finance Rookie
Are you still trying to get ahead of the personal finance game? Well, you may be doing a whole lot better than you think.
Frugal Changes You Don't Want to Make — But Can
Some frugal moves just seem too annoying, too difficult — simply too much. But these five are easier than you might expect and can save you hundreds.
Best Money Tips: 50 Things You Don't Need to Buy
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Best Money Tips: Things to Do Before You Retire
Today we found some fantastic articles on things to do before you retire, questions to ask yourself before you buy something, and how to create a low-cost will.