You have to hand it to UPS. They crunched the numbers, they looked at the hard facts and they figured out that by limiting the number of left-hand turns made, you can save a whole
Today we found some stellar articles on ways people wast money on groceries, making extra money before Christmas, and being safe when making charitable donations.
You live in it. It's your work space, your meal space, your resting space, your relaxing space. It's where you drop your things when you come home and where you search for
Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it b
When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
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Book Review: Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting!
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Best Money Tips: Habits That Lead to Wealth
Today we found some great articles on habits that lead to wealth and prosperity, smart ways to multitask, and ways to slash your cell phone bill.
6 Uses for Those Old Whitewalls
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How to Travel Internationally With Your Kids
Traveling with your kids in tow can get expensive and chaotic. Here's how to minimize the costs, and the frustration.
After Your Wedding, Say Yes to Selling the Dress
If you're still paying for your wedding after the big day (or you just want some extra cash), selling your dress can help offset costs. Here's how.
Finding the Right Job: There’s Plenty of Phish in the Sea
My husband and I are no strangers to the job hunt scene. Before he was even out of college, we were scouring the newspapers, searching the onli
Grandpa’s Penny: “If you never spend it, you’ll never be broke!”
With the holiday season upon us, it seems everyone just wants us to buy. Apply my Grandpa's simple principle to avoid drowning in purchases.
Save gas; don't make left-hand turns.
You have to hand it to UPS. They crunched the numbers, they looked at the hard facts and they figured out that by limiting the number of left-hand turns made, you can save a whole
Best Money Tips: Ways People Waste Money on Groceries
Today we found some stellar articles on ways people wast money on groceries, making extra money before Christmas, and being safe when making charitable donations.
11 Great Life Hacks Your Grandparents Forgot to Share With You
While modern technology has made life easier, there are still some incredible life hacks our grandparents used to use. And we should, too!
Decorating a Living Room for You and Your Money
You live in it. It's your work space, your meal space, your resting space, your relaxing space. It's where you drop your things when you come home and where you search for
Is an FHA Home Loan Right for You?
With an FHA loan you don't need great credit — nor a lot of cash — to get into a home. What's the catch?
Why Superstition Makes You Buy Insurance
Our illogical brains lead us to buy insurance when we need it the least and forget about it when we need it the most. Here's how to change the cycle.
Ask the Readers: Do You Pay For Convenience?
Tell us whether or not you pay for convenience and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Why the Boycott Isn’t Working
I hear it all the time. Some disgruntled consumer, employee, patron or the like decides that a boycott is in order. In theory, a
Book review: Happier
Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it b
The Letter Always Wins
When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
Big List of Military Discounts
Hundreds of American companies offer discounts to active and veteran service members. Find one of your favorites on this list of 50 popular retailers.
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.