This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
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Friends of mine have barely gotten over the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war, and I’m still stuck back in the 80’s (remember when Betamax was struggling to be on top?) It’s not that I don’t
The key thing to know about the Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds that the Treasury announced 10 days ago is that it only guarantees the money that you had in the
As times get tougher, I have began to wonder how many people will turn to hunting and fishing as a means to provide food for their families. I don't think I have the stamina to tra
Women account for over 80% of consumer spending, and at the same time elderly women make up over 80% of this country‘s impoverished. Women need to refocus their present spending po
How's your hearing? Think you have the kind of listening skills that would put the CIA to shame? Well, there's a website out there that's ready to put its money where its mouth is.
Whether you're reaching for a new goal, acquiring a new skill, or turning over a new leaf, a mantra can help you stay on track. Read on to find one that works for you.
There are things the rich do that working class and middle class folks don't. Some of them--living off the return on capital rather than wages or salary--are only available to the
Your bad financial habits could be ruining your life. Start living your own financial success story by establishing these good habits of life and money management.
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Are You an Ant or a Grasshopper?
This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
Best Money Tips: Budget Travel Tips You Haven't Heard
Today we found some stellar articles on budget travel tips you haven't heard, how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, and how today's grads can beat the odds.
The Ultimate "Green" Workout
Recently our own Xin Lu wrote a post on a motivating way to lose weight (a very interesting piece.) Imagine my surprise when a commenter spoke my mind by sharing the ultimate in “
The 6 Best Cities for Single Millennials
When life is an endless vista of potential, where should you put down roots? Where other similarly situated people flock, of course!
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Biggest Expense This Month?
Tell us about your biggest expense this month and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Five Ways VHS Tapes Still Rock
Friends of mine have barely gotten over the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war, and I’m still stuck back in the 80’s (remember when Betamax was struggling to be on top?) It’s not that I don’t
Growin' Home: How Much House Do You Really Need?
Our houses are getting bigger, but what about our needs? If you're ready to build or buy a new home, maybe it's time to decide how much is too much.
The 8 Best Cooking Apps to Make Mealtimes Manageable
Your smartphone may not slice and dice, but with these apps it can bring you recipes, meal plans, ingredient substitutions, and plenty more.
Update on money fund guarantee program
The key thing to know about the Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds that the Treasury announced 10 days ago is that it only guarantees the money that you had in the
Ask the Readers: Do You Use a Workout Plan?
Tell us whether you have a workout plan and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Ways Envy Is Keeping You Poor
This deadly sin can have major financial implications. Is envy keeping you from success?
Is hunting/fishing a good way to feed your family?
As times get tougher, I have began to wonder how many people will turn to hunting and fishing as a means to provide food for their families. I don't think I have the stamina to tra
6 Steps for a Woman's Financial Self-Defense
Women account for over 80% of consumer spending, and at the same time elderly women make up over 80% of this country‘s impoverished. Women need to refocus their present spending po
The 5 Best Computer Keyboards
The design of a computer keyboard can make or break your productivity — and your hands! Type with ease and comfort with one of these top keyboards.
Get Your Closet Ready for Summer With These 5 Hacks
Who needs winter duds taking up precious real estate? Clear out your wool and Gore-Tex, make way for cotton, and declutter your wardrobe all at once.
Get a quick $2000...just by using your ears.
How's your hearing? Think you have the kind of listening skills that would put the CIA to shame? Well, there's a website out there that's ready to put its money where its mouth is.
10 Mantras That Will Transform Your Life
Whether you're reaching for a new goal, acquiring a new skill, or turning over a new leaf, a mantra can help you stay on track. Read on to find one that works for you.
Tactics of the rich
There are things the rich do that working class and middle class folks don't. Some of them--living off the return on capital rather than wages or salary--are only available to the
Are you a telecommuter paying commuter rates for auto insurance?
A couple of things to ask your insurance agent that might save you a good deal off of your car insurance.
The Habits of the Financially Successful
Your bad financial habits could be ruining your life. Start living your own financial success story by establishing these good habits of life and money management.