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Scammers always try to pass themselves off as legit. Here's why I thought I was getting scammed recently, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
The first person I met who practiced voluntary simplicity didn't call it that, and I didn't understand what she was doing until many years later. [more]
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15 Ways to Get People to Respond to Your Email
Make the most of both your and your recipient's inbox time by making your email more efficient to read and respond to.
Best Money Tips: What to Do if You Get an IRS Notice
Today we found articles on what to do if you get an IRS notice, things that are proven to make you happier, and ways to invest in yourself without spending a lot of money.
5 Ways to Turn Credit Card Rewards Into Real Wealth
Looking to do more with your credit card rewards or cash back? With a little effort, they can help you build real wealth.
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Before you hit the road for a luxurious glamping trip, make sure you're saving as much money as possible.
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A home refi can help your overall financial health. Don't let these myths keep you from applying.
6 Reasons You Should Buy the Rental Car Insurance
Think the clerk at the rental counter just wants to sell you insurance? Actually, they may be trying to save you from a headache.
How to Avoid Phishing Scams
Scammers always try to pass themselves off as legit. Here's why I thought I was getting scammed recently, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
10 Exercises to Do at Work That Don't Make You Look Silly
Realistically, most of us can't pull out crazy yoga poses, lift weights, or do jumping jacks at work. Here are 10 realistic exercises for the office.
How to Find and Hire a Reliable Contractor
Nothing's more scary for homeowners than the prospect of hiring the wrong contractor. Here's how to hire the right one.
13 Essentials Every Emergency Bag Should Have
No one wants to consider evacuating their home, but it could happen. When it does, you need a go bag ready that you can grab and run.
When Dropping Your Life Insurance Is the Right Decision
You know how important it is to have life insurance. But when is it OK to drop it?
8 Traits of People Who Live Debt-Free
Debt-free folks have a lot in common. If you adopt some of their habits, you can live debt-free, too.
7 Signs You're Financially Ready to Start a Family
It's hard to know when you're 100 percent ready to have a baby, but these financial signs mean you're off to a great start.
5 Signs Your Budget Needs a Makeover (And How to Do It)
Try as you might, your money and your budget won't see eye-to-eye. Here's how to get back on track.
Voluntary simplicity versus poverty
The first person I met who practiced voluntary simplicity didn't call it that, and I didn't understand what she was doing until many years later. [more]
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You might think that many of life's biggest decisions come down to emotion. But they really come down to money.
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25 Career Changes You Can Make Today
Don't complain about your job without doing anything — make a positive career change right now with one (or more!) of these techniques.