Before making a charitable donation after a natural disaster, it's important to make sure your gift is going to a reputable organization. Here's how to check.
A few weeks ago, I took a seminar called "Commanding Your Clutter" at a local community college. Here's what I learned about collecting, hoarding, shopping, and finally, letting go
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
If you're a millennial looking for work, get ready to face a tougher path to success than the generation before you. And if you're a Boomer or an Xer hiring -- lighten up already!
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The 10 Offensive Phrases No One Is Telling You About
A lot of the stock phrases we use have much darker meanings than we probably intend. Be careful what you say!
The Military's Four-Step Plan to Keeping Your Place Clean
There's no room in the armed forces for clutter and mess. Learn how to keep your place ship-shape with these secrets of military cleanliness.
You Need an Inventory of Your Stuff (and It's Easier Than You Think)
A home inventory can help you recover from a disaster — or it can be the first step toward decluttering. Make yours before it's too late.
How to Select a Charity to Donate to After a Natural Disaster
Before making a charitable donation after a natural disaster, it's important to make sure your gift is going to a reputable organization. Here's how to check.
10 Terrible Loans You Should Avoid
When an emergency occurs — and you don't have an emergency fund — you may be need to borrow. Skip these terrible loan offers if you can!
How to Get the Most Out of Airport Lounge Access
If your credit card offers you the use an airport VIP lounge, squeeze your time there for all it's worth!
4 Ways to Fund Your New Business Without Borrowing a Dime
Being your own boss isn't cheap — you'll need cash to get started and to keep going. Here's how to do it without taking on startup debt.
Perfect Peanut Sauce
Shake up your usual vegan fare with these kick-ass peanut sauces!
How to Get Rid of Your Junk
A few weeks ago, I took a seminar called "Commanding Your Clutter" at a local community college. Here's what I learned about collecting, hoarding, shopping, and finally, letting go
What's Faster for Mortgage Payoff: $100/Month Extra or 1 Payment/Year Extra?
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
Win Your Next Potluck With One of These 23 Cheap, Easy Potluck Dishes
These tasty, simple recipes for appetizers, main dishes, salads, and desserts won't break your bank, but will win you accolades.
Need to Sell Your House? Here's How to Let Go
Selling your home is more than just signing on a dotted line. You have to find emotional closure, too.
4 Sensible Ways to Raise Cash for a Wedding
Weddings are expensive; there's no getting around it. But you can raise enough cash to make your dream wedding a reality without going deep into debt.
15 Surprisingly Valuable Uses for a Penny
Pennies are worthless, right? Wrong! From table decor to saving dying flowers, a penny can get you out of a jam — for really, really cheap.
10 Self-Improvement Apps to Make You Smarter, Stronger, and Happier
Want to develop healthier habits? Become the Six Million Dollar You with the help of these 10 cheap (or free!) self-improvement apps.
12 Questions to Ask Before You Take a Job Offer
So, you've got a job offer on the table. But before you sign anything, make sure you get the answers to some important questions.
Don't Forget About These 7 Job Hunting Expenses
It's not just yourself you need to prepare for a job hunt. Prepare your money, too!
6 Infuriating Ways You're Ruining Someone Else's Credit
Yep, you can totally wreck someone else's credit score. Don't be that person.
13 Essentials Every Emergency Bag Should Have
No one wants to consider evacuating their home, but it could happen. When it does, you need a go bag ready that you can grab and run.
5 Job Hunting Roadblocks Millennials Must Overcome
If you're a millennial looking for work, get ready to face a tougher path to success than the generation before you. And if you're a Boomer or an Xer hiring -- lighten up already!