The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
If your last set of winter tires has seen its last blizzard, get your next set in plenty of time for the next set of snowflakes. These five options won't steer you wrong.
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Your home is your haven, the place you and your family seek refuge from the outside world. Make it safer by eliminating these hidden household dangers.
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
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Understanding the Gold Standard
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
The 5 Best Winter Tires
If your last set of winter tires has seen its last blizzard, get your next set in plenty of time for the next set of snowflakes. These five options won't steer you wrong.
3 Ways To Build Good Business Credit With Bad Personal Credit
A bad personal credit rating is not the end of the world -- or your small business. It's a problem to be managed, just like any other.
5 Natural Wonders You Can See For Free
You can cross these wonders off your bucket list without paying an entrance fee. All you need to do is get yourself there.
5 Jobs That Pay Over $50K and Don't Require a Bachelor's Degree
If the high cost of college is keeping you away, don't worry; you won't need a degree for one of these well-paying jobs.
The 9 Everyday Products With the Biggest Markups
Skip these high markup everyday buys and choose cheaper alternatives — or use the knowledge to negotiate harder and save.
How to Simplify Your Life to Avoid Decision Fatigue
Making lots of small decisions is taxing. Save your decision-making juice for the big ones with this simple plan.
25 Frugal Ways to "Pay It Forward"
Paying it forward — doing something nice for someone else — makes that person feel great AND improves your day. Here's how to do it frugally.
A year without toilet paper - The Interview
You wouldn't necessarily know it from watching him on his appearance on The Colbert Report. He comes across as a soft-spoken, good-natured guy, for sure. [more]
7 Ways to Make Amazon Pay YOU!
Online retail giant Amazon may be known as a shopper's mecca, but you can also earn significant cash from the site, too. Here's how.
The Best Places to Get Coupons Online
Your guide to the best places to find coupons online.
12 Financial Moves to Make When a Loved One Dies
Putting off money matters is common even in the best of times. But in the weeks following the death of a loved one, these money decisions can't wait.
6 Ways Envy Is Keeping You Poor
This deadly sin can have major financial implications. Is envy keeping you from success?
Plan for your wants
Budgets tend to focus on needs--food, shelter, heat, light, transportation, and (of course) taxes. They also provide for wants, but generally the smaller, shorter-term wants--cabl
The 5 Best Hot Yoga Towels
Finding the right towel for hot yoga isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these five hot yoga towels and your practice will stay strong.
Thinking of Skipping the Home Inspection? Here's What It Will Cost You
Think you can save a few bucks by skipping a home inspection? Think again.
7 Ways to Protect Yourself From Theft While Traveling
Vacation is meant to be relaxing. Don't let thieves spoil it!
10 Surprisingly Dangerous Things You Have in Your Home
Your home is your haven, the place you and your family seek refuge from the outside world. Make it safer by eliminating these hidden household dangers.
Do You Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House?
Don't let the giant down payment dash your dreams of homeownership. You have other options!
10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Rice
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.