Apartment living can be challenging enough, but the often-maligned studio has its own special concerns. Use these tips to make the most of your four walls.
Looking for a change? From paying you for your smarts to just plain paying you, these six locations want you so much, they're willing to pay you to move.
Overcoming fear sounds easy when the motivational experts advise it. Get from the scary here to the confident there with practice, planning, and a little playacting.
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Earn Extra Income With These 15 Creative Side Gigs
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Should a Second Marriage Be Celebrated (and Paid for) Like the First?
People spend a lot of money to make their weddings once-in-a-lifetime experiences. So what do you do if you have a second one?
Studio Apartment Living: A 5-Point Survival Guide
Apartment living can be challenging enough, but the often-maligned studio has its own special concerns. Use these tips to make the most of your four walls.
7 Steps to Market Your Extra Space as a Vacation Rental
Tell your extra space to get a job — turn a spare bedroom into a vacation rental for friendly, frugal-minded travelers.
Boost Your Home's Value With These 5 Projects
What's a bathroom addition worth to you (besides a shorter wait for the shower)? As much as 20% of your home's value!
Five "Jobs" for Children
Is your child too young to get a real job? These five entrepreneurial activities are great ways for kids to earn their allowances and raise cash.
Which Student Loan Repayment Plan Saves You the Most?
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Great Ways to Improve Your Resume Today
If you're applying for jobs, these quick and easy resume changes could make a big difference in whether or not you land an interview.
What to Do If Your Balance Transfer Limit Is Too Low
A 0% balance transfer offer can be a great way to tackle high-interest credit card debt. But what if the offer doesn't cover all your debt?
How to Build Your Own Amortization Schedule
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Your IRA may have the option to help pay for college, but that doesn't mean it should be your go-to education savings plan.
The SEP-IRA Is How the Self-Employed Do Retirement Like a BOSS
The self-employed aren't saving enough for retirement. Are you one of them? Time to start a SEP-IRA.
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Looking for a change? From paying you for your smarts to just plain paying you, these six locations want you so much, they're willing to pay you to move.
23 Hidden Costs of Buying an Old House
Vintage charm and classic appeal may be great selling points, but before you shell out for an old house, be sure you know what you're buying.
What You Need to Know Before Leasing a Car
We're generally in favor of buying versus leasing. If you decide to lease, make sure you understand what you're paying for.
Do You Really Need “Soft” Water?
Water is a necessity. Soft water may not be. Depending on where you live and how you use water, the cost of processing your water may not be worth it.
How to Be Fearless and Do What You Want
Overcoming fear sounds easy when the motivational experts advise it. Get from the scary here to the confident there with practice, planning, and a little playacting.
How to Choose the Best Tax Preparer
April 15 is almost here! Can you trust your tax preparer?
25 Thoughtful and Frugal Personalized Gift Ideas
You don’t need to spend a fortune to show someone you care. Find something cool to give in this collection of affordable personalized gift ideas.