From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.
Today we found articles on how to turn your home into an investment, how to choose the right accountability partner, and a guide to finding land for your tiny house.
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
It can be frustrating to see stores roll out Christmas displays so early, but you can save money and sanity if you start thinking about the holidays now too.
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Eat These 6 Foods to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Worried about weight gain or indigestion on the road? Bring healthy foods with you and you'll be able to fully enjoy your travels.
The 5 Best Cloth Napkins
Cleaning up food messes isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these cloth napkins and you'll be able to keep the kitchen clean.
This Simple Negotiating Trick Puts Money in Your Pocket
This simple negotiating tactic can help you earn and save more money — and it can do a whole lot more for you, too.
6 Indirect Ways Taxes to the Rich May Hurt You
Should we extend the tax cuts for the rich? This may affect you more than you think, even if you aren't making $250,000 yet.
7 Lessons From Tax Day to Remember for Next Year
With Tax Day now behind you (phew!), it's time to reflect on a few lessons that might make next April a little less stressful.
Wise Bread Reloaded: Watch These Adorable Puppy and Kitten Videos and Learn How to Care for Your Own, Frugally
Are these the cutest puppy and kitten videos you've ever seen? There's only one way to find out.
How to Keep Your Pets Cool During a Heat Wave
The dog days of summer are here. Here's how to keep your fur buddies cool.
How to Make Your Own Power
From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.
Everything You Need to Know About Peer-to-Peer Investing With Lending Club
For borrowers, Lending Club offers another funding source. For investors, it's a way to invest in consumer debt. Here's how to get started.
8 Great Clean Eating Slow Cooker Recipes
Have the best of both worlds — the convenience of a slow cooker with the benefit of clean, guilt-free eating. These recipes are worth second helpings!
How to Successfully Negotiate Everything With Your Kid
Negotiation is a key financial skill many of us don't learn until we're adults. Here's how to teach your kids the basics.
How to Take a Cheap Spring Break Trip
The secret to a fun and affordable Spring Break trip? Flexibility.
15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.
13 Easy Ways to Save on Your Gym Membership
A gym membership can bulk up the leanest budget, but if you can't break your gym habit, at least take steps to control the cost.
Best Money Tips: Turning Your Home Into an Investment
Today we found articles on how to turn your home into an investment, how to choose the right accountability partner, and a guide to finding land for your tiny house.
Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
8 Ways College Students Can Save Money Before Class Starts
Tuition is costly enough — don't let other college costs ruin your budget. Skip pricey extras — not classes — and save both grades and money.
The 5 Best Contour Powders
Make your skin look flawless by using the right contour powder for your face. Any of these five best contour powders are great choices!
The 5 Best Primers
Take care of the skin you're in by using the right primer for your face. Any of these five best primers are great choices!
Get Ready for Christmas: 7 Things You Should Do Today
It can be frustrating to see stores roll out Christmas displays so early, but you can save money and sanity if you start thinking about the holidays now too.