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The High Cost of Planning for the End of the World
Prepping for the end of the world covers all the bases — except for how much it'll cost you while the world still turns.
Pour-Over Coffee: Better Than Brewed?
Can making your coffee in what looks like a fancy flower vase give you inexpensive, delicious java? Oh, yes. Say hi to pour-over coffee.
How Authenticity Could Make or Break Your Small Business
Forget marketing: Your small business only needs one very special thing to be truly successful.
7 Places to Get Vaccinated for Cheap or Free
Flu season is right around the corner. Be proactive about your health care with affordable vaccines for the flu and other preventable diseases.
9 Smart Moves to Make After Getting a Raise or Promotion
Nice job! Be sure to follow up your promotion or raise with plenty more of what got you here.
Maintaining Memories: How to Save Old Photographs
Don't let your old photographs fade and crumble in some attic box! Instead, follow these steps to share them and keep them safe.
Best Money Tips: The Olympics Edition
Today we are highlighting some of the personal finance articles that reference the Olympics!
Should You Treat Your Social Security Benefits Like a Bond?
A lot of things can impact your retirement investment strategy. Should your future Social Security benefits be one of them?
How Long Can You Really Live on Unemployment?
If you lost your job, could you afford to get by on unemployment benefits alone? It might be time to beef up that emergency fund.
Hairy, Scary, and Larry--5 Halloween costumes you can make from stuff you probably already own
It's that dreaded time of year again. No, not tax time. Nope, not time for New Year's resolutions, either. it's Halloween costume time. As in, the time of year wher
28 Free Ways to Entertain Your Kids This Summer
You can make plenty of fun memories with your kids this summer and it won't cost you a thing.
6 Surprising Ways to Maximize Your Savings at Home Depot
The big box hardware and supply stores already offer big discounts over smaller stores. Learn how to save even more with some smart shopping.
Skip the Trade-In: Why You Should Sell Your Car Privately
If you're in the market for new wheels, find out why it might be smarter to skip the trade-in and sell your old car yourself.
When poor folks have better crap than you
Every notice how upset people get, when someone poorer than them has better crap? I'm talking about the guy agonizing over whether to spring for a 32-inch flat screen who find
No Money for a Week? Here’s What to Do.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
5 Low Key Jobs for People Who Hate Stress
Do you hate to work? We mean, really, really hate to work? Then we've got the perfect jobs for you!
Review of The Money Mammals DVD for Children
Snigglezoo Entertainment recently sent me a review copy of their Money Mammals DVD to try out. The results were both surprising and delightful.
TRIO® Credit Card from Fifth Third Bank: Cash Back at Restaurants and More
The TRIO® Credit Card from Fifth Third Bank awards your everyday purchases and provides other valuable perks that you won’t find with other cards.
How to Do a One-Day, Do-It-Yourself Bankruptcy
While filing for bankruptcy should be an emergency measure, it's possible to file in one day if you're in urgent need of protection. Here's how.
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