Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
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No matter what reason you want a break from the 9-to-5, you need to prepare yourself — and your money — first.
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4 Keys to an Early Retirement
Does it seem like it's taking forever to get to the point where you can stop working? Here's how to get on the fast track to early retirement.
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
9 No-Fuss Plants That Will Brighten Your Home Until Spring
When the winter days are short and dreary, glance over at your blooming indoor plants to improve your mood.
Execution, Not Ideas, is Key. Duh!
Do you have many ideas but you've never put them into action? Admit it, you are lazy, and you lack the talent of initiation.
How to Downsize and Declutter
Here's a simple timeline for sorting and decluttering painlessly with a three-phase strategy: 3-month plan, 6-month plan, and the year-or-more plan.
Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
Share Your Thoughts: Consolidating Student Loans
What should one reader do to consolidate his student loan payments?
Would You Buy Off the Back of a Truck?
Have you ever bought something off the back of a truck? I have. Here are the pros and cons to off-the-truck deals.
7 Fresh Veggies You Can Grow From Kitchen Scraps
Don't discard those onion tops or avocado seeds! Plant them in your garden instead and grow your own.
The 10 Cheapest Ways to Fly First Class
Fly first class for little or no extra expense by planning carefully or just asking nicely.
11 Easy Ways to Fix Your Whole Life This Summer
Rather than focusing on getting your body "bikini-ready," make a few easy lifestyle changes and live your best life.
Beware: Your Insurance May Not Cover These 8 Losses
Insurance offers peace of mind, but it doesn't make you indestructible. Beware these costly gaps in coverage.
How to Make Your Pet an Official Emotional Support Animal
If you're looking to make your pet an ESA, there are a few things you should know first.
You Should Ignore These 4 Kinds of Money Advice
Sometimes your paranoia is a good thing — like when it comes to sketchy money advice.
8 Holiday Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Cheer
Tis the season for overwork, over-indulgence, and over-stress. Get a handle on the holidays this year by avoiding these common cheer-sappers.
The 5 Best Eye Masks
When you need to catch some z's but lights are keeping you up, pop on an eye mask and shut out the world.
The 5 Best Cheese Graters
If you want perfectly shredded or grated cheese, you're going to need a proper grater. These cheese graters will make your cheddar so much better.
How to Host Thanksgiving in a Tiny Apartment
Make the most of your tiny situation and all your guests this Thanksgiving will wonder how you did it.