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Sometimes, being frugal means not just saving money; sometimes it means not spending any at all. There’s been a growing preoccupation with working more to earn more--to buy more; y
Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
Lunch hour has become recess, a chance to unwind and play a little bit. But it doesn't have to be. Those 45 minutes every day can be the reason you go to work and just the time you
United's MileagePlus program offers award flights on a wide variety of partner airlines, and there are plenty of ways to stretch those miles even further.
A few years ago, I noticed that, not only did I seem to spend a little more cash than I was comfortable with on cleaning products for my house, but I was having a sort of reaction to them: he [more]
Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to.
I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
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Stay Off the Frugal Path to Disaster
Frugality is a great tool. But if your approach to frugality is to pare away everything non-essential, you're setting yourself up for disaster.
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There's never a good time to get sick. This might be the worst time.
6 Ways to Transition to a New Career After 30
If you've topped out too soon in your career, maybe it's time to switch. While starting over is hard, the rewards are often worth it. Go ahead, jump!
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No one is immune to disabling injury or illness. Are you prepared for the what-if?
What to Do If Your Employer Won't Pay You
There are bad bosses; and then there are bosses who won't even pay up.
16 Classic Foods We Miss
Take a your tastebuds on a trip down memory lane with some of classic cooking's most delicious, hearty, and comforting recipes.
Best Money Tips: Help Your Children Build Credit
Today we found some awesome articles on helping your children build credit, the best things to buy in June, and marketing tactics for job hunters.
Do you have what you want… and do you want what you have?
Sometimes, being frugal means not just saving money; sometimes it means not spending any at all. There’s been a growing preoccupation with working more to earn more--to buy more; y
Create Your First Shared Budget Without Blowing Up Your Relationship
Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
Quit wasting your lunch hour on lunch (or how you can change your life in just 45 minutes a day)
Lunch hour has become recess, a chance to unwind and play a little bit. But it doesn't have to be. Those 45 minutes every day can be the reason you go to work and just the time you
How to Get More Value From United Airlines Miles
United's MileagePlus program offers award flights on a wide variety of partner airlines, and there are plenty of ways to stretch those miles even further.
Cleaning House With Dr. Bronner
A few years ago, I noticed that, not only did I seem to spend a little more cash than I was comfortable with on cleaning products for my house, but I was having a sort of reaction to them: he [more]
Plan for expensive fuel
Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to. I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
3 Hobbies That Pump Up Your Resume
Whether you're dusting the cobwebs off your resume or simply beefing it up, don't be afraid to note your hobbies. Those skills may be valuable.
Is Starting a Small Business for the Tax Deductions Worth It?
Some people recommend starting a side business to get more tax deductions. But if that plan sounds too good to be true, that's because it probably is.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Gas
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save on gas, the best things to buy in October, and avoiding Craigslist rental scams.
Why You Should Do Things You're Bad At
Competence is comfortable — but maybe it shouldn't be. Doing things you're bad at has some serious mental, physical, and emotional benefits.
Best Money Tips: How the Sharing Economy Can Save You Money
Today we found articles on how the sharing economy can save you money, ways to save at Target, and how to take a minimalist approach to work.
Best Money Tips: Go to College for Free
Today we found some stellar articles on going to college for free, tips to save on Thanksgiving airfare, and measuring career success.