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4 Money Resolutions You Should Skip This Year

There's nothing wrong with making New Year's money resolutions — the fresh start effect can jump start good habits. Just don't make any of these.

Scientists Say These 8 Cheap Buys Can Boost Your Mood

You don't need to dig deep into your wallet for a quick pick-me-up — you just need to know where to shop for smart and frugal mood boosts.

Best Money Tips: How to Know When You're Ready to Retire

Today we found articles on how to know when you’re ready to retire, how to budget when you’re behind on your bills, and little things you should do every day before noon.

6 Reasons January Is the Right Time to Start Planning for Christmas

Plan for the holidays already? With the holidays still fresh in mind, now is the best time to start holiday planning and prep. Here's how to start.

Best Money Tips: Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance

Today we found some great articles on tips for a better work-life balance, ways to live for free, and what to do when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed.

How to Enjoy Las Vegas Without Losing Your Shirt

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except for your money. You don't have to leave it all behind.

Paying Your Attorney: What’s Tax Deductible?

Not all legal fees are immediately tax deductible. The tax treatment of legal fees usually depends on what you incur them for.

Why Taking Social Security Could Cost You Thousands

Now that Social Security offers early retirement, it's tempting to take the money and run. Before you do, understand how much you're giving up.

Fake a Fab, Rich Lifestyle With These 7 Free Apps

Don't have the scratch to hire a chauffeur or a chef? Download these apps instead and live like a Rockefeller.

The 7 Worst Financial Excuses That Are Keeping You Poor

It's not easy to get serious about budgeting and saving. What is easy is coming up with excuses. Do any of these sound familiar?

4 Airlines With the Cheapest First Class Seats

With these airlines, you can travel in first-class style without a first-class price tag.

Internet Sales Taxes Could Change Your Business

Can you imagine registering your business in 7,500 different tax districts? Depending on how sales-tax laws change, you might have to.

6 Pitfalls When Chasing Travel Rewards

While many have used travel rewards to score free or reduced-cost travel, it helps to know the pitfalls to watch out for.

Change Your Company -- And Your Industry -- Steve Jobs Style

If Steve Jobs can change his industry why can't you change yours?

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Effort vs. Results: The Difference Between Trying and Getting It Done

Sometimes, trying hard isn't enough. If you really want spectacular results, you need to make sure you properly direct your efforts. Here's how.

10 Tricks You Should Learn From Great Hagglers

Haggling can save you some decent cash, but what if you hate to ask? Buck up and learn how to get the price that's right for you — and your budget.

5 Ways To Make Time For Long-Term Projects

If you don't like project plans and planning, recall the 7 Ps: Proper Prior Planning Prevents Pitifully Poor Performance.

How Customer Service Trumps Innovation

Your customers aren't interested in what's easy for you. They're interested in what's easy for them.

7 Makeup Items You Should Ditch Today

Whether your makeup drawer is cluttered or super organized, take a moment this spring to clear it of these potentially harmful beauty products.