Hurricane Sandy's devastation served as an important reminder for many — when it comes to emergency planning, you need an emergency financial plan too.
So it's The Day of the Turkey (at least here in the US) and we all know there will be leftovers. Since I can only eat so many TLT (Turkey, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwiches, I&#
Italy is home to beautiful views and sought-after experiences, but it's also expensive to reach. This guide can help you see this amazing destination for $1,000 or less.
Have you ever paid more than you normally would for something when you are trying to cheer yourself up? A recent study showed that a group of people who were sad offered almost fo
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
I graduated from college just three years ago, so the confusion and anxiety I felt after graduating college is still quite fresh in my mind. I moved out of my parents' house a wee
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
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Making a Relationship Work When One Partner Earns More
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11 Finance Tips You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self
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Laddering for higher, more stable returns
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Easy, Frugal Ways to Have People Over (Even If You Don't Cook and Clean)
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Love Your Skin With Free Health Screenings!
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Ask the Readers: Do You Read Product Reviews Before Buying?
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Smart New Uses for These 14 Kitchen Gadgets
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Welcome to the Real World - My Best Advice for New Graduates
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Best Money Tips: Steps to Living a Life You Love
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Making Change Count
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
Not free to be poor
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Fight the Afternoon Slump?
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Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit
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