Think that living in an urban center means that you can't recycle your food scraps, paper towels, and pizza boxes? Think again. There are so many ways to compost these days, th
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
Today we found some awesome articles on nice things to do for people that don't cost much, gifts that keep giving, and handling holiday parties professionally.
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
Today we found ways to find your dream job in 2016, how to know if your holiday spending is out of control, and financial conversations to have before the end of the year..
Origami is a Japanese word that means "fold paper", and it is a very popular pastime around the world. I enjoy origami because it is a very cheap hobby that requires only
Today we found ways to recover from major financial mistakes, how to afford an amazing trip this year, and home and auto maintenance tasks that people often forget.
Interest rates for ordinary savers held up pretty well after the first Fed rate cut in July last year. There was a simple reason--banks needed the money. With the cr
The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now. That gives us a bit of perspective
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4 Smart Things You Should Do With Your First Real Paycheck
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8 Office Mistakes Everyone Makes But Doesn't Talk About
Shake your head all you want, we know you're guilty of these office faux pas. We all are!
16 Ways to Host an Oktoberfest Party on the Cheap
Break out the dirndls and lederhosen — we've got your frugal, fun Oktoberfest party covered. Prōst!
Urban Composting - It CAN be done!
Think that living in an urban center means that you can't recycle your food scraps, paper towels, and pizza boxes? Think again. There are so many ways to compost these days, th
Roll your own cost-of-living index
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
Best Money Tips: Nice Things to Do for People That Won't Cost Much
Today we found some awesome articles on nice things to do for people that don't cost much, gifts that keep giving, and handling holiday parties professionally.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Stay on Schedule
Today we found smart ways to stay on schedule, ways to stretch your employee benefits dollars, and surprising things you can do with tea bags.
How the Banks Were Fleeced -- A Primer to Mortgage Fraud
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13 Small Kitchen Appliances That Aren't Worth the Money
Culinary gadgets may look irresistible in the store, but they're really just clutter on your countertop and a drag on your budget.
The Downsizing of an American Dream
I remember the first time my sister’s Barbie went for a ride in her new pink convertible. The trunk was full of new shoes, the coolest outfits,
Best Money Tips: How to Find Your Dream Job in 2016
Today we found ways to find your dream job in 2016, how to know if your holiday spending is out of control, and financial conversations to have before the end of the year..
8 Fun and Frugal Things to Do with Origami
Origami is a Japanese word that means "fold paper", and it is a very popular pastime around the world. I enjoy origami because it is a very cheap hobby that requires only
8 Things to Wait Until After Christmas to Buy
Sure, Black Friday gets all the big discount hype, but the deals post-Christmas can't be beat!
Mommy, Where Do Stocks Come From?
"Mommy, where do stocks come from?" I guess you could say that a stock starts with an idea or a gleam in a business owner's eye...
3 Ways Your Commute Is Killing You — And What to Do About It
Commuting, whether by car or public transit takes, its toll — in your health. Learn what steps to take to limit the effects of the daily drive.
Best Money Tips: How to Recover From Big Financial Mistakes
Today we found ways to recover from major financial mistakes, how to afford an amazing trip this year, and home and auto maintenance tasks that people often forget.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Groupon?
Tell us whether or not you use Groupon for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates!
Savers suffering as rates fall--what to do
Interest rates for ordinary savers held up pretty well after the first Fed rate cut in July last year. There was a simple reason--banks needed the money. With the cr
6 Ways to Avoid Buyer's Remorse
Tired of feeling burned by even the smallest purchases? Here's how to prevent feeling like a rube.
What's an employee to do? Part 2
The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now. That gives us a bit of perspective