Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
If you ever want to take stock of all that you’ve worked hard to purchase over time, and how much stuff you think you need to hang on to, go through each and every possessio [more]
Is your student-loan debt causing stress, influencing you to make financial decisions that are not necessarily in your best long-term interests, and delaying your entry into what your parents [more]
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As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made
So it's The Day of the Turkey (at least here in the US) and we all know there will be leftovers. Since I can only eat so many TLT (Turkey, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwiches, I&#
I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
It’s the easiest thing to do, and yet the hardest. But employ this technique, and not only will your wallet thank you, but so will your family and friends back home.
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Is Infrastructure Destiny?
Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
Who Moved My Stuff?
If you ever want to take stock of all that you’ve worked hard to purchase over time, and how much stuff you think you need to hang on to, go through each and every possessio [more]
Stopping the Student-Loan Debt Stress
Is your student-loan debt causing stress, influencing you to make financial decisions that are not necessarily in your best long-term interests, and delaying your entry into what your parents [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid the Worst Kitchen-Cleaning Mistakes
Today we found articles on the worst kitchen-cleaning mistakes you can make, student loan mistakes that cost you huge money, and what you can do today to help yourself tomorrow.
Does Your Teenager Really Need a Credit Card?
Does your teenager actually need a credit card? Probably.
How to Freeze Foods That "Don't Freeze Well"
Think you can't freeze it? Think again. Discover the best ways to put "unfreezable" foods on ice.
9 Smart Financial Gifts to Give New Grads Besides Cash
New grads love cash, but these other money-oriented gifts can really help propel them into adulthood.
Best Money Tips: 21 Smart and Surprising Uses for Salt
Today we found some great articles on smart ways to use salt, how to supercharge your afternoon with a coffee nap, and financial planning tips for millennials.
Best Money Tips: How to Treat Sunburned Eyes
Today we found articles on how to treat sunburned eyes, mistakes to avoid before a long flight, and cheap but amazing organization ideas.
8 Fundraising Steps for Building a New Business
You have a business idea. It's going to be great. But how do you raise the money to get it off the ground? Start here.
5 Ways to Embrace Having to Work in Retirement
Retirement isn't always a permanent send-off from the working world. If you have to return to the daily grind, there are actually some pluses.
In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use
As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made
10 Tasty Ideas for Leftover Turkey
So it's The Day of the Turkey (at least here in the US) and we all know there will be leftovers. Since I can only eat so many TLT (Turkey, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwiches, I&#
How Much Can You Afford to Spend in Retirement?
You made it! Now how exactly can you enjoy your retirement without worrying about your savings? Follow these rules of thumb.
Pursuing Retirement Goals in the New Year: Highlights from Our Chat with AARP and Ad Council
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with AARP and Ad Council on pursuing retirement goals in the new year!
Are Private Schools Worth the Money They Demand?
I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan
Best Money Tips: Thrifty Gifts Any Mom Would Love
Today we found some great articles on thrifty gifts any mom would love, reasons to spring clean, and improving your eshopping IQ.
Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
5 Places to Travel While the Dollar Is Strong
A strong U.S. dollar means good-value vacations for the travel savvy. Here's where to go to let your dollar take your further.
The Easiest Way to Save Money on Vacation
It’s the easiest thing to do, and yet the hardest. But employ this technique, and not only will your wallet thank you, but so will your family and friends back home.