Today we found some awesome articles on restaurants and retailers offering free gift cards for givers, the best life hacks of 2013, and teaching children frugality.
It’s time for our weekly trivia question: What was your most hated job? Share your sad, tacky, or scary employment experiences and be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate!
When we make big purchases or large financial commitments -- a car, a home, college tuition -- at some point in that process, we actually have to sit down. Why don't do we do that
Your average fictional hero can teach us a lot about living in the real world, starting with understanding motivation and goals, and finding a way to reach them.
Wise internet shoppers usually search for some coupon or cash back reward before adding an item to their shopping carts. The problem is that there are so many cash back and mileage
Premium channels come with premium prices. Usually, between $10 and $20 a month, depending on the channel and your cable/satellite company. But here's something that applies across
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Best Money Tips: Restaurants and Retailers Offering Free Gift Cards for Givers
Today we found some awesome articles on restaurants and retailers offering free gift cards for givers, the best life hacks of 2013, and teaching children frugality.
What Was Your Worst Job Ever? Tell us and Win $10!
It’s time for our weekly trivia question: What was your most hated job? Share your sad, tacky, or scary employment experiences and be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate!
I Won't Eat or Spend While Standing Up
When we make big purchases or large financial commitments -- a car, a home, college tuition -- at some point in that process, we actually have to sit down. Why don't do we do that
How to Make Your Fortune: Become Your Own Hero
Your average fictional hero can teach us a lot about living in the real world, starting with understanding motivation and goals, and finding a way to reach them.
How to Think Like an Olympian to Master Your Money
Olympians train hard, work harder, and never give up. Apply these same core principles to your finances — and go for the gold!
5 Emergency Situations You Must Prepare For (and 5 You Can Ignore)
It won't be the end of the world as you know it if you plan for likely calamities, but you probably don't need to prep for the end of the world.
The Five-Day Freeze: Batch Cooking for the Rest of Us
Here are my tips on batch cooking for those who work a full-time job, have tiny ones underfoot, or just generally hate cooking for days at a time.
10 Things Financially Savvy People Don't Do
People who are smart with their money don't make these common personal finance mistakes. Do you?
The 5 Best Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Being swamped at work is not a badge of honor — it's a sign of inefficiency. Get more done with these smart tips.
This Is How You Downsize Your Home and Start Living a Better Life
Enjoy the benefits of a smaller home without missing your old square footage with these easy planning and organization tips.
6 Basics You Must Know Before You Start Investing
Investing seems daunting to beginners, but it doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems. Master these beginners' tricks and you'll be on your way!
How to House Hunt Without Leaving Your Couch
Find the perfect new home right from the comfort of your couch. Isn't technology wonderful?
Find Your Passion
Some people really don't know what they want to do. Here on some ideas on finding out.
You're Wasting 1/3 of the Food You Buy — Here's How to Stop
Americans waste a third of the food the nation produces. You can buck the trend and dramatically slash your grocery bill with these simple steps.
How to Quickly Compare Rewards Programs When You Shop Online
Wise internet shoppers usually search for some coupon or cash back reward before adding an item to their shopping carts. The problem is that there are so many cash back and mileage
How Low Can You Go? Taking the No Heat Challenge
Most of us aren't ready to give up home heating altogether, but here are a few tricks we can learn from the hardcore heat resisters.
Want Free HBO or Showtime? Just Ask.
Premium channels come with premium prices. Usually, between $10 and $20 a month, depending on the channel and your cable/satellite company. But here's something that applies across
Is This News Story Fake? Here's How to Tell
Spare yourself the embarrassment of a public Facebook debunking, and learn how to fact-check news for yourself. It's easy!
7 Smart Money Moves for Empty Nesters
After you convert your not-so-little one's room to a den or craft room, take some time to make your money all about you again, too.
Mental Tricks That Will Help You Hate Winter Less
With the endless falling of snow, winter can be a miserable time. Hate it a little less by adding these clever mental tricks to your arsenal.