I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
Today we found articles on simple ways to save on health care, laundry tips everyone should know, and how to know when it’s time to turn your side hustle into a full-time business.
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
International travel requires a lot of research and planning beyond how to pack and which excursions to book. This checklist can help you prepare financially for your trip.
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7 Budget Items You May be Forgetting
Unexpected expenses are the worst. Get one step ahead by staying prepared for these sneaky budget busters and keep saving more.
6 Health Rules You Should Be Breaking
Cut yourself some slack. These time-honored health rules are out of date — and in some cases actually more harmful than healthful.
Fired? Here's How to Keep It From Hurting Your Career
Getting fired is devastating — but you really can bounce back. Polish up your image, keep your chin up, and land your next job fast.
Do You Need a Disaster Survival Kit?
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
How to Help Your Adult Children Become Financially Independent
If your grown children are still depending on you for every little money matter, it's time to teach them how to go it alone.
6 Ways You're Wearing Out Your Furnace Too Soon
You don't want your furnace to break down in the dead of winter. Here's how you might be wearing it out too soon.
Best Money Tips: Negotiate for Lower Rent
Today we found some great articles on negotiating rent, last-minute tax tips, and credit card expiration dates.
Ask the readers: What charities do you give to?
My last post on giving made me think a bit about... well, giving. [more]
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 2
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
When to Buy Disposable
It's a difficult question to struggle with — when should you buy disposable, and when should you buy stuff made to last?
5 Fun, Affordable Train Trips
The next time you have a long weekend, get off the highway and onto an iron horse and see the country by rail.
Ugliest shoes in the world - now less than $10.
When I first saw Crocs, I thought they were bad. But, they grew on me. [more]
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Save on Health Care
Today we found articles on simple ways to save on health care, laundry tips everyone should know, and how to know when it’s time to turn your side hustle into a full-time business.
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste
Today we found articles on simple ways to cut plastic waste, easy tips for organizing your basement, and the best time to buy a car.
Save Hundreds on Back to School Shopping with These Credit Card Tricks
If you're dreading the expense of back to school shopping, these credit cards tips can help you big!
Techniques for Escaping Long-Term Unemployment
Not having a job isn't just financially trying, it can also be downright depressing. Help combat long-term unemployment with these techniques.
8 Office Mistakes Everyone Makes But Doesn't Talk About
Shake your head all you want, we know you're guilty of these office faux pas. We all are!
Roll your own cost-of-living index
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
Make These 5 Money Moves Before You Travel Abroad
International travel requires a lot of research and planning beyond how to pack and which excursions to book. This checklist can help you prepare financially for your trip.
7 Nasty Bathroom Items You Should Throw Out Now
What's lurking in your loofah? You don't wanna know!