Don't just sit around waiting for your full retirement age to start bringing in maximum social security benefits — bring in some extra money in the meantime!
This may sound like a tech-heavy article but trust me, it's not. My own technophobic dad could do this one (and he'd better after I tell him). All you need is the goold old
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.
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America Is the No Vacation Nation
Studies show that Americans are not using all their vacation time and are not given as much vacation time as other developed countries to begin with.
A Simple Plan for Saving Up a $2000 Fun Fund
Whether you're planning for a wedding, vacation, or down payment on a home, these money-saving tricks will have you socking it away this year!
Buying Individual Dental Insurance Online: My Experience
I'm religious about my six-month cleanings, so when I needed dental insurance, I compared several options. Here's what I found.
12 Cooking Rules You Should Be Breaking
Don't worry, the kitchen cops won't tase you if you run afoul of any of these outdated kitchen rules.
8 Affordable Destinations If You Wanna Get Spooked This Halloween
This Halloween, ditch the trick-or-treaters and treat yourself to something much more frightening — a terrifying trip to someplace famous for horror.
6 Ways for Business Travelers to get a Good Night’s Sleep
For business travelers life on the road is not a vacation. But with some planning, you can make business travel less of a grind.
4 Ways to Find Income While Waiting for Full Retirement Age
Don't just sit around waiting for your full retirement age to start bringing in maximum social security benefits — bring in some extra money in the meantime!
How to Negotiate on Everything for Your Wedding
The wedding of your dreams will probably cost a pretty penny. Luckily, you can negotiate the price on everything.
Boost your computer's RAM in seconds. Very easy.
This may sound like a tech-heavy article but trust me, it's not. My own technophobic dad could do this one (and he'd better after I tell him). All you need is the goold old
25 Last Minute Gifts That Keep on Giving
In a bind for a last-minute gift that isn't, well, lackluster? Here are 25 perfect presents that keep the cheer coming.
The 5 Cities the Most Billionaires Call Home
There's nothing frugal about these lavish locations. The world's wealthiest love to call these five mega-rich cities home.
The 8 Best Cooking Apps to Make Mealtimes Manageable
Your smartphone may not slice and dice, but with these apps it can bring you recipes, meal plans, ingredient substitutions, and plenty more.
6 Ways Working Out Makes You Smarter, Too
Regular exercise benefits brain function, learning ability, and memory. Maybe it's time to rethink the "dumb jock" stereotype?
15 Ways to Save the Most During a Hawaii Vacation
A resident shares his best tips and secrets to enjoying a Hawaiian vacation without emptying your bank account. Aloha!
Would You Buy Off the Back of a Truck?
Have you ever bought something off the back of a truck? I have. Here are the pros and cons to off-the-truck deals.
The 5 Best Cheese Graters
If you want perfectly shredded or grated cheese, you're going to need a proper grater. These cheese graters will make your cheddar so much better.
How Long Does it Take Break Even With a Home ReFi?
Refinancing your mortgage can be a sound financial move. But how do you figure out when you'll break even? Let's crunch numbers.
Managing Employees Who Irritate Others
Even the most sophisticated and well-meaning people can bring quirky behaviors to the workplace.
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.
Don't Get Audited! How Your Side Gig Needs to Handle Taxes
The sharing economy has given us easy ways to make serious side cash. Just don't forget to set aside some for Uncle Sam!