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15 Ways to Gain More Confidence Today

Feeling blah? Down on yourself? Plain-old crummy? If you need a pick-me-up, follow these suggestions for a quick confidence boost.

11 Crazy-Good Crock-Pot Pasta Recipes

Take set-it-and-forget-it to the next level of comfort food with delicious "Crock-Pasta." So good. So easy!

6 Buys for $100 or Less That Make Travel Better

Would you spend $100 to completely change the way your travel? Who wouldn't?

Best Money Tips: Have a Fantastic Honeymoon on a Budget

Today we found some fantastic articles on car insurance 101, earning more income with less work, and having a fantastic honeymoon on a budget.

10 Ways Even Shy People Can Fake Confidence and Get Ahead

Fake it 'til you make it is a lot easier said than done. Even shrinking violets can exude confidence with these simple posture and speech hacks.

The 5 Best Blackout Curtains

Sleeping when the sun is up isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these blackout curtains and the sun will never disturb your snooze again.

10 Reasons You Should Be Grilling on Gas

The debate between gas and charcoal has raged for years. Here's why Team Charcoal lost.

Best Money Tips: 101 Ways to Make Money Online

Today we found some great articles on 101 ways to make money online, handling unexpected expenses, and how to save money if you hate negotiating.

The 5 Best Massage Sticks

Getting the tension out of your muscles isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these massage sticks and your whole body will feel better.

Best Money Tips: Controversial Moves That Will Save You Money

Today we found some great articles on controversial moves that will save you money, saving on your grocery bill, and creating a budget.

5 Habits Science Says Will Make You Smarter

Give your a gray matter a boost. These five habits will make you sharper, more alert, smarter, and cleverest of all — they're easy.

How to Use Bucket Budgeting to Overhaul Your Finances

Bucket budgeting brings the appeal of the classic envelope system to the modern age.

9 Old-School Jobs That Are Making a Comeback

While some careers are clinging on for dear life, others are experiencing a powerful second wind. Is yours one of them?

10 Wonderful Ways to Use Wallpaper

Forget the stuffy wallpaper at your great aunt's house — these trendy wallpaper projects are super stylish. How will you put wallpaper to creative use?

How to Choose the Best Primary Care Physician

Choosing a primary care physician is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. Here's how to make the best choice.

What You Need to Know About the Statute of Limitations on Debts

Debt doesn't disappear, but it does expire.

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Your budget: envelopes or a plan?

When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]

Local Flavor

It was time again to stock up on some things, and so this past weekend I went to my usual places: the fish market in Pyrmont (where one employee asked me how work was going since t

Give Your Career a Boost With One Skill

Want to impress potential employers and current bosses alike? Then it's time to learn some basic web coding. Here's why.