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Take one of these quick breaks from your stressful routine and have a little fun. You'll return refreshed, invigorated, and in a better mental place to get 'er done.
Buying a new smartphone can be inexpensive if you're willing to extend your contract, but getting a cheap smartphone with no contract extension? That's an art.
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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Buy at Costco
Paper goods, giant bags of peanuts, a year's supply of toothpaste… yeah, Costco sells that. Costco also sells 401(k) plans and caskets. Wait. What?
Dry Cleaning: Hazard to Your Wallet (and Maybe Your Health)
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Make no mistake about it, these stocks are super-expensive — but they're not necessarily overpriced.
26 Quick Ways to Have Fun (No Matter Where You Are)
Take one of these quick breaks from your stressful routine and have a little fun. You'll return refreshed, invigorated, and in a better mental place to get 'er done.
The 5 Worst Pieces of Financial Advice Your Friends Give You
Have you been listening to any of this advice from your friends? If you have, you need to stop right now.
You Can Guarantee a Win and 9 Other Bizarre Facts About the Lottery
Learn some true facts about everybody's biggest dream — beating the long odds and winning the lottery. (Including how to guarantee a win!)
Improve Your Social Skills With Highlights From 5 Great TED Talks
People with good social skills share cool things they've found — like these five great TED talks on building better social skills.
5 Financial Mistakes That Won't Hurt Your Credit Score
It might feel like every little money misstep gets reported to the credit bureaus, but sometimes, you're in the clear (at least with the bureaus).
Buying a New Smartphone Without Extending Your Contract
Buying a new smartphone can be inexpensive if you're willing to extend your contract, but getting a cheap smartphone with no contract extension? That's an art.
11 Easy Memory Hacks
Start remembering more of the stuff that matters with this collection of simple — and surprising — memory enhancement tricks.
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Tipping
How much should you tip your service providers during the holiday season? Wonder no more.
7 Ways to Stay Calm in Stressful Moments
Feel stress? Practice calm.
The Worst Investments You Can Make
If your idea of investing is ensuring that you'll never see your money again, then we have some great investment suggestions for you.
9 Retirement Hotspots That Are Cheaper Now Than Ever Before
Retiring abroad to these nine countries is cheaper than it’s ever been.
The Psychology of Cash Flow
Money flows in and out of your life. To keep a good handle on it, you not only need to get a good handle on your budget, but also on your mind.
9 Actions to Take When You're Denied a Credit Limit Increase
You want a higher credit limit, but your lender isn't on board. Some smart money moves now can solve this problem before you ask again.
Put Off Saving for Retirement
With this plan, your retirement will be just as secure, and your first few years will be a lot more comfortable.
9 Ways to Make Money From Holiday Gifts You Don't Want
Not sure what to do with the toe socks you got from Aunt Sally? Turn those and the rest of your unwanted holiday gifts into cash!
10 Ways Bonds Can Hurt Your Portfolio
Bonds can be an important part of your investment strategy, but they can also be a drag. Find out if bonds are sapping the life from your portfolio.
Is It Smart to Pay College Tuition With a Credit Card?
Putting your college tuition on plastic is certainly an option; but should you do it?