It can be tempting to dig into savings and start spending money when springtime arrives. Instead, commit to sailing into summer with a healthy balance sheet.
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The Comprehensive Guide to Changing Your Name After Marriage
Getting married is blissful. Changing your name after, unfortunately, is not. Make the process easier with this helpful guide.
How to Avoid 7 Common Spring Spending Traps
It can be tempting to dig into savings and start spending money when springtime arrives. Instead, commit to sailing into summer with a healthy balance sheet.
Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting
Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work? I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
Simple Living Through Capital
There are a lot of ways to live simply. My personal favorite is living simply through capital — and it's easier to do than you might expect.
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Today we found some great articles on ways to reduce stress at work, things to do before you buy new clothes, and surprising ways to use tea bags.
How to Get the Most Out of Your American Express Membership Rewards Points
If you have an American Express rewards card and are wondering what you can redeem your points for, we break down all the ways and their value.
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Credit Counselor
Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
16 Smart Uses for Mason Jars
These days mason jars can be used more for decor and storage than for canning. Their uses are endless!
How To Turn A Video Game System Into A Gym Membership
Never thought you could actually get in shape with that PS2 or Xbox, huh? Believe it or not, I justified buying a PS2 because it's cheaper than hiring a personal trainer and ge
7 Times It's Okay to Raid Your 529 Plan
While you shouldn't tap a 529 plan willy-nilly, sometimes it's okay to dip into school savings, especially if you have better options.
Live Like There's No Tomorrow
Two weeks after my husband had gotten a glowing performance review and his manager sent care packages for all our of our kids, he was told over the phone at a client meeting that h
Save time, money, energy, and eat great
Depending on how old you are, your mother or grandmother probably had one of these: a pressure cooker. (She probably also had a story of one exploding, which may be why they're n
Take One More Thing Seriously
When time and money are tight, it's natural to try to narrow down what you're trying to get done. But the opposite might be what you really need.
5 Ways That Charitable Giving Can Improve Your Finances
Can you afford to be generous? Or can you afford NOT to be? Learn how charitable giving can actually improve your finances.
20 Bonkers Candy Corn Recipes
Give Halloween's most divisive treat a a delicious makeover with these 20 amazing candy corn recipes.
Get More from Pumpkin Carving by Baking the Seeds
Even if you don’t celebrate Halloween, the pumpkin is a staple food for fall recipes and decorating schemes. The bright orange squash variety i
6 Reasons Your Coworkers Think You're a Slacker
If you've been slacking, your co-workers have probably noticed. Are you guilty of any of these slack-tastic tells?
Eat Your Garbage! Turn Your Trash Into Delicious Holiday Food
From elegant brunches to tasty (and giftable!) treats, discover how your food waste can make amazing, celebration-worthy eats.
Credit Card Rewards Programs
A commenter on a recent article of mine on credit card usage, suggested a follow-up post with an eye to uncovering the mysteries of credit card rewards programs. And in my research, I discove [more]
Best Money Tips: Define Your Fashion Style Without Breaking the Bank
Today we found some stellar articles on defining your fashion style and saving money, tips for effectively using layaway, and cutting winter costs and saving for the holidays!