By now, you're probably really tired of hearing about the swine flu. Frankly, I am. But the swine flu isn't like the regular flu, and since the H1N1 vaccine isn't widely available
If you are of working age and not independently wealthy through some sort of athletic ability, pop song, technological innovation or government bailout or defense contract, you nee
Sometimes, life is just hard. There has to be a way to approach difficulty that both gets things done and allows us space to care for ourselves and those around us.
Scams aren’t just for the unsophisticated. Even a reasonable job-seeker with an ounce of urgency might be convinced by polished, persistent schemers who are pros
Sometimes doing your own housework is worth it, and sometimes it isn't. Here's what to think about before you decide to outsource it or just do it yourself.
The Wesabe free online personal finances tool will shut down effective July 31st, 2010. If you are a Wesabe user, you have until then to download all of your data.&nb
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
There are plenty of ways to save on Halloween -- DIY, rummage sales, etc. -- but today let's look at how you can take care of everything with a few clicks and still save money.
There are many ways to accomplish the same goal; whether you do it frugally is up to you. For example, learn how you can spend $260 or $0 watching the same number of movies a year.
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25 Easy Ways to Make Someone Happy Today
Making other people happy is great! Here are some easy, low- or no-cost ways to bring a smile to someone else's face — and to yours.
Surviving Swine Flu
By now, you're probably really tired of hearing about the swine flu. Frankly, I am. But the swine flu isn't like the regular flu, and since the H1N1 vaccine isn't widely available
The Law (of) Suits: Insurance for Men
If you are of working age and not independently wealthy through some sort of athletic ability, pop song, technological innovation or government bailout or defense contract, you nee
What Every Parent Should Know About the New College Financial Aid Rules
If you have college-aged kids, then you need to know these major FAFSA changes for the 2017–2018 school year.
How to Finish Something Hard
Sometimes, life is just hard. There has to be a way to approach difficulty that both gets things done and allows us space to care for ourselves and those around us.
Guest Post: Living off Capital
I have a guest post up on The Simple Dollar that talks about Living Off Capital.
Job-Search Scams that Target High Performers
Scams aren’t just for the unsophisticated. Even a reasonable job-seeker with an ounce of urgency might be convinced by polished, persistent schemers who are pros
17 Reasons to Look Forward to 2017
So 2016 was a tough one. But instead of looking back in horror, look ahead with excitement, because 2017 is going to be your year.
Should You Be Paying Someone Else to Do These 7 Common Chores?
Sometimes doing your own housework is worth it, and sometimes it isn't. Here's what to think about before you decide to outsource it or just do it yourself.
5 Free Wesabe Alternatives | Goodbye Wesabe
The Wesabe free online personal finances tool will shut down effective July 31st, 2010. If you are a Wesabe user, you have until then to download all of your data.&nb
Travel and Money: How to Get and Carry Cash Safely and Securely
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
You Got a Raise! Now What?
Congrats on those extra dollars in your paycheck! Don't just blow through 'em, though. Put the extra money to work.
5 Places to Save on Halloween Costumes Online
There are plenty of ways to save on Halloween -- DIY, rummage sales, etc. -- but today let's look at how you can take care of everything with a few clicks and still save money.
Want to Cut Costs on Your Next Vacation? Go Green
Greener travel shaves costs and it brings tourists closer than ever to their destination. Lighten your carbon footprint with these simple steps.
You Own Your Finances: How Much People Spend to Watch Movies
There are many ways to accomplish the same goal; whether you do it frugally is up to you. For example, learn how you can spend $260 or $0 watching the same number of movies a year.
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.
3 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Affect Your Mortgage Application
Many factors can sway a mortgage approval. Your student loan debt is one of them.
6 Negative Traits That Are Actually Good for You
We're often taught to avoid certain negative traits and habits. Before you remake yourself into a saint, consider the positives of these negatives.
Does Your Net Worth Even Matter?
You may not be raking it in like Warren Buffett, but yes, your net worth still matters.
6 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your House
Before you hire a realtor and put up that For Sale sign, you'll want to ask yourself these home-selling questions.