Online brokers are known for cheap stock trades, but there's more to consider when selecting a firm. Use this guide to make a choice that works for you.
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
If you love pasta, but don't love rolling and kneading dough, consider an Imperia Pasta Machine. It's fun and inexpensive, and the results are delicious.
The media covers tragedies like Wal-Mart tramplings, but they've neglected thriving communities on the web who'll stop at nothing to get the deals they're delirious about. We're —
When I was a sophomore in college, my dad gave me a piggy bank for Hanukkah. I couldn't figure it out at first — had my dad forgotten that I was all grown up and didn't need a pigg
Need ideas for parlaying volunteer hours into skills and experiences valued by employers? Even if you haven’t received a paycheck in exchange for creative ideas, event planning, or
Holiday travel adventures are fast approaching. Take some of the frustration out of the trip with some clever advice on planning, packing, and persevering.
On May 1st a new set of home appraisal rules called the Home Valuation Code of Conduct was put into effect by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to distance realtors and mortgage
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A Guide to Online Brokers for Investing Newbies (and Beyond)
Online brokers are known for cheap stock trades, but there's more to consider when selecting a firm. Use this guide to make a choice that works for you.
Frugal Factors: What Traits Do Most Savers Share?
We're all individuals, each with our own reasons for living frugally — but we're alike in some very important ways.
The good life on less energy--even in the US
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
Should You Ever Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
Tax day is almost here, and you may be tempted to pay Uncle Sam with plastic. But if you do, you're just trading cheap debt for expensive debt.
Do You Know Your Retirement "Number"?
You might think you know the amount of money you'll need for a comfortable retirement — but you could be basing that off the wrong number.
10 Credit Card Truths You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self
If you could hop in a time machine, chances are you'd visit your younger, less responsible self to share some advice about smart credit card use.
Stuff We Love: Pasta Made With an Imperia Pasta Machine
If you love pasta, but don't love rolling and kneading dough, consider an Imperia Pasta Machine. It's fun and inexpensive, and the results are delicious.
Deal Fu: Inside the Culture of Obsessed Bargain Hunters, Part I
The media covers tragedies like Wal-Mart tramplings, but they've neglected thriving communities on the web who'll stop at nothing to get the deals they're delirious about. We're —
The Piggy Bank: A Secret to Simple Saving
When I was a sophomore in college, my dad gave me a piggy bank for Hanukkah. I couldn't figure it out at first — had my dad forgotten that I was all grown up and didn't need a pigg
10 Things You Should Do Immediately After Losing Your Wallet
Losing your wallet can be frustrating and scary — identity theft, anyone? Take these steps to ensure your finances stay safe when your wallet isn't.
Translating Volunteer Experiences to Workplace Credentials
Need ideas for parlaying volunteer hours into skills and experiences valued by employers? Even if you haven’t received a paycheck in exchange for creative ideas, event planning, or
The Ultimate Guide to Flying During the Holidays
Holiday travel adventures are fast approaching. Take some of the frustration out of the trip with some clever advice on planning, packing, and persevering.
5 Essential Tools for Any Home Office
Set up a productive and healthy home office without spending a fortune.
The 5 Best Pet Flea Shampoos
Keeping fleas away from your pets during summer isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pet flea shampoos and they'll stay flea-free.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in March
Does "in like a lion and out like a lamb" apply to shopping? Discover the best and worst things to buy in March.
Boost Your Creativity: 9 Surprising Ways to Generate New Ideas
If you need some fresh ideas, find them with these simple tricks that unleash your brain's creative potential.
Are the new home appraisal rules good for consumers?
On May 1st a new set of home appraisal rules called the Home Valuation Code of Conduct was put into effect by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to distance realtors and mortgage
8 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Declutter
So much clutter is stuff that seems important, but really isn't. Give your things this quiz, and if they don't pass, it's time to let them go.
These 15 Road Trip Snacks Make It All About the Journey
Are we there yet? Who cares when the car is filled with delicious — and healthy — snacks and treats like these!
Want to Master Your Debt? Think Like a Maze Runner
The path to the debt-free life is challenging, but so liberating once you get there. Kind of like a maze!