At the risk of hurting my baby's feelings, I had to tell her that the cool teenager in the 'tween-age clothing store was not really a friend. The 16-year-old salesclerk --so cute,
Most of us agree that other people fail at personal finance, but we think our own finances are fine. That's the first of many lies we tell about our money.
A new show named Bank of Mom and Dad just premiered on 9/30/09 on SOAPnet. This show chronicles parents who attempt to reform their financially irresponsible adult children by movi
Today we found some fantastic articles on getting a cheap gym membership, cutting your wedding bill, and things you should and shouldn't buy at Whole Foods.
Back in 1996, I was a partial scholarship private college student with the “gold” meal plan. Despite having access to food almost anytime I wanted, I often went hungry. Why? I was
We've all experienced a gift of a sweater that was too small (or worse yet, itchy). There are even tales of fine art presents that missed the mark of good taste and ended up hangin
It’s a new year and you need some supplementary income. Should you try online teaching? January 2010 makes the seventh year that I’ve been teaching online. It’s had its ups and dow
I am a very frugal person. So, when my husband discovered his digestive tract could not handle gluten, I had to figure out how to stay within the budget, while keeping my sanity.
Some luxury products are so outrageous the only logical response is to laugh. Check out the sports car hovercraft, gold toilet paper, and privates insurance!
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Telling My Daughter the Truth about Her New 'Friend,' The Salesclerk!
At the risk of hurting my baby's feelings, I had to tell her that the cool teenager in the 'tween-age clothing store was not really a friend. The 16-year-old salesclerk --so cute,
The 7 Easiest Plants to Grow Indoors and Outdoors
With these easy-growing plants, you can add fresh air and color to your home, office, or yard no matter what color your thumb is.
You Are Lying to Yourself About Your Money
Most of us agree that other people fail at personal finance, but we think our own finances are fine. That's the first of many lies we tell about our money.
Bank of Mom and Dad: Could Tough Love Cure Financial Irresponsibility?
A new show named Bank of Mom and Dad just premiered on 9/30/09 on SOAPnet. This show chronicles parents who attempt to reform their financially irresponsible adult children by movi
Best Money Tips: Ways to Get a Cheap Gym Membership
Today we found some fantastic articles on getting a cheap gym membership, cutting your wedding bill, and things you should and shouldn't buy at Whole Foods.
9 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Robo-Adviser
Robots are taking all the jobs — even the money manager's. Before you let a bot manage your nest egg, make sure it knows what it's doing.
Best Money Tips: How to Get Free Shipping Every Time You Shop
Today we found articles on ways to get free shipping, the one simple product you need to clean a burned pan, and the rules to loaning money to family.
50 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
The average American's tax refund is about $3000. Here are 50 ways to put it to better-than-average use.
6 Savvy Strategies to Ward Away College Hunger and Avoid Overspending
Back in 1996, I was a partial scholarship private college student with the “gold” meal plan. Despite having access to food almost anytime I wanted, I often went hungry. Why? I was
Ask the Readers: Do you Return Gifts? (Chance to Win $10!)
We've all experienced a gift of a sweater that was too small (or worse yet, itchy). There are even tales of fine art presents that missed the mark of good taste and ended up hangin
Could Online Teaching Be For You?
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Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Kitchen Tools that Stretch Your Budget and Your Time
I am a very frugal person. So, when my husband discovered his digestive tract could not handle gluten, I had to figure out how to stay within the budget, while keeping my sanity.
10 Great Careers You Can Have With a Liberal Arts Degree
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — everybody says STEM is where it's at, career-wise. Are bookworms doomed to slinging lattes?
9 Restaurant Secret Menu Items That'll Actually Save you Money
Hack the menu at your favorite spot and save some money on your next meal or drink. You'll never order the same way again.
The Needless 9: Insane Luxury Items For You to Laugh At
Some luxury products are so outrageous the only logical response is to laugh. Check out the sports car hovercraft, gold toilet paper, and privates insurance!
Best Money Tips: Financial Lessons of Cheese Peddler
Today, we share lessons learned from a cheese peddler, how bottled water stands up to filtered tap, and 10 decorating ideas for fun and frugal homes!
The 5 Best Water Flossers
Keeping your teeth and gums clean isn't always quick and easy, but it can be. Use any of these water flossers and your smile will sparkle.
Get — and Keep — Amazing Posture by Doing These 10 Stretches Today
Stop slouching! Look thinner and feel better with these posture perfecting stretches anyone can do.
8 Charities You Can Trust With Your Holiday Donations
The farther your charitable donation goes, the better. Check out these great nonprofits who could use your helping hand.
5 Incredible Places to Retire Abroad That Anyone Can Afford
For retirees looking to stretch their savings — and satisfy their wanderlust — these five nations are attractive retirement options.