The Thanksgiving turkey — the centerpiece of the table, and a treat that leads to overindulgence. This tasty bird can also teach us a thing or two about money.
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
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Switch to a Better Bank in 5 Easy Steps
You're not really happy with your bank, but switching is such a pain. Make it easy with this simple plan.
7 Things a Thanksgiving Turkey Teaches Us About Money
The Thanksgiving turkey — the centerpiece of the table, and a treat that leads to overindulgence. This tasty bird can also teach us a thing or two about money.
5 Unusual Ways to Open a Bottle of Beer (Without a Bottle Opener!)
What to do when you have a six pack and a thirsty crew — but no bottle opener? Improvise with these five cool tricks!
Heat Maps Equate to Hot Property
Looking for cheap housing? Discover how heat maps can help you determine the average prices of homes in a given city, county, or state.
The 5 Best Universal Remotes
Hate having to use multiple remotes to control every single one of your entertainment devices? Control them all with just a single universal remote.
Save Money by Making Your Own Mustard?
Welcome to my third and final installment about making your own condiments. I have now experimented with mayonnaise, ketchup, and finally, mustard.
5 Surprising Budget Habits of Wealthy Financial Gurus
Even for the wealthiest of the wealthy, the simpler (and cheaper) things in life are better.
18 Pantry Foods That Keep Longer Than You Think
How long will a jar of dried beans keep? 10 Years! Learn how long your pantry items actually keep and stop wasting food.
5 Easy Ways to Make Room for Baby
When you live in a small home or apartment, it can be tough to make room for another human. Here's how to maximize your space for your new addition.
How to Fall Asleep When You Can't
You've got to get to sleep … right now! That kind of pressure can make it much harder to actually nod off. Here's how to make it happen ASAP.
Clean Jeans Right Without Going to the Dry Cleaner
Still throwing your jeans in the washer after every time you wear them? Learn how to care for your denim right.
5 Tips for Scoring a Frequent-Flyer Rewards Flight
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
5 Downsides to a Bigger Paycheck
You just got a raise, but before you start celebrating, take a few minutes to think about how more money is going to change things for you.
6 Ways to Ask Your Boss for Better Work-Life Balance
Unless you're self-employed, the only way to improve your work-life balance is to ask. Get your boss to say yes with this clear plan.
6 Reasons January Is the Right Time to Start Planning for Christmas
Plan for the holidays already? With the holidays still fresh in mind, now is the best time to start holiday planning and prep. Here's how to start.
Who Really Owns Your Digital Assets?
In the modern era, assets are not always tangible things. What do you do with your digital goods when you pass on?
17 Ways Your House Can Earn a Paycheck
Looking for a unique way to pad your bottom line? Put your house to work earning extra income.
Tips for Thriving in Long-Term Unemployment
What's more discouraging that unemployment? Long-term unemployment. Follow these steps to make your time productive and get back to work.
How These 10 Winter Health Myths May Be Harming You
At this time of year, you're going to hear a lot of health advice. Some of it will not only be untrue, but can actually damage your health.
3 Pearls of Financial Wisdom From Alan Greenspan
While Greenspan's tenure as Fed Chairman ended on a sour note (he missed the housing bubble), his knowledge is tremendous. Heed the Oracle.