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In the first part of this series about writing for money online I covered a relatively new revenue sharing site named Bukisa. Today I am reviewing a much more established website
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The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
Weighing yourself is never fun, but you can make it painless with the right scale. Just use any of these smart scales and your weigh-ins will never suck.
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
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"Budgeting" and "dieting" are our two toughest resolutions. The strategies that work with one just might work for the other.
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Shouldn’t hotels offer a peaceful atmosphere for a few hours of sleep? After nearly two decades of business and leisure travel, I’ve refined my strategy for carving out a bit of re
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In the first part of this series about writing for money online I covered a relatively new revenue sharing site named Bukisa. Today I am reviewing a much more established website
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Most of the people who give us advice mean well, but that doesn't mean their advice is helpful. Here's the advice that you should have been given.
Want to Cut Costs? Get Yourself a Frugal Filter (or Two)
If you follow this simple process, you'll be happier with your financial choices — and your life.
Ordering Online Versus Calling it In: Which is Better?
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Easy weekend business: sell used books
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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Best Money Tips: 100 Ways to Make $100 Fast
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to make $100 fast, protecting your identity for free, and talking about money with your partner.
18 Little Things That Make — and Keep — America Great
Contrary to a certain election 2016 tagline, America is already pretty great. Here's the proof.
The Secret Really Does Have A Secret (or Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich - Part 3)
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
Make Your Own: Homemade Cleaning Wipes and Canister
If you love the convenience of cleaning wipes but hate the chemicals they include, check out this tutorial for easy and cheap, DIY wipes.
5 Times It's Okay to Delay Retirement Savings
We'll just about never tell you to put off retirement savings. But in these extreme and temporary instances, it might be okay.
8 Money Moves to Make Before You Start Investing
You're ready to start investing — great! But before you dive in, make sure your financial ducks are all in a row.
The 5 Best Smart Scales
Weighing yourself is never fun, but you can make it painless with the right scale. Just use any of these smart scales and your weigh-ins will never suck.
Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What is Your Top Question About Personal Finance?
Tell us your top question about personal finance and we'll enter you in a drawing to win $200 in Amazon Gift Cards!
How to Accept Criticism and Become an Awesome Person
Sometimes criticism, even if constructive, is tough to take. Here's how to grow a thicker skin so you can learn and grow from those critical comments.
Dealing With Debt: Credit Counselors
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo
Best Money Tips: Essential Things to Do to Retire Early
Today we found some stellar articles on retiring early, saving on wedding reception food, and simple ways to cut household expenses.
Getting Started with Preserving: Mint Jelly
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,