Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp
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Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
In case you hadn't noticed, stock markets around the world have done some crazy things this week. At this point, I think we're all a little lightheaded, wondering if we should be w
Virginia Woolf famously said that women needed a ‘room of one’s own’ in order to create. But what if you didn’t graduate from the University of Iowa with the New Yorker wanting to
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Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp
Best Money Tips: Last-Minute Gifts You Can Buy at the Grocery Store
Today we found some great articles on last minute gifts you can buy at the grocery store, stuffing an epic stocking, and getting a holiday bonus.
Get Organized for Next December Now: Holiday Take-Down Tips
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2012 is Coming: What Are You Doing About It?
There are a number of clues and theories being tossed around to support the idea that December 21st, 2012 may mark the “end of days”. The question is: What do you choose to believe
Best Money Tips: Best Ways to Save Money for 2013
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money for 2013, lowering your summer cooling bill, and jobs to get in college.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate Valentine's Day frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Avoiding Quiet Time Costs You Money
Today we found articles on how avoiding quiet time can cost you money, non-traditional ways to become a homeowner, and ways to save money on meat.
Ask the Readers: How Will You Celebrate Mother's Day This Year?
Tell us how you will celebrate Mother's Day this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
Easy Travel Rewards with No Annual Fee: Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard
Get extra miles for your travel and dining purchases with no annual fee.
Ask the Readers: What Does Financial Success Mean to You?
Tell us what financial success means to you and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Advanced Airline Miles Collection Tricks for High Flyers
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Are $1 homes worth buying?
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
Breathing Easy on the Financial Rollercoaster
In case you hadn't noticed, stock markets around the world have done some crazy things this week. At this point, I think we're all a little lightheaded, wondering if we should be w
Calling all Artists: Be Your Own Cheerleader and Find that Room of Your Own (free)
Virginia Woolf famously said that women needed a ‘room of one’s own’ in order to create. But what if you didn’t graduate from the University of Iowa with the New Yorker wanting to
7 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Yard Sale
Yard sale season is upon us! If you're hosting a sale to get rid of your stuff, ensure that it's successful by avoiding these common mistakes.
Make a List and Check It Twice to Save Money and Reduce Fraud Risk During the Holidays
This holiday season, take a page out of Santa's book and make a list and check it twice to save big bucks.
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