You might think impulse buys are impossible to resist, but if you train your brain with pre-commitment mechanisms, you can fight those urges and save money in the process.
Most of us know that soda isn't good for us, but that doesn't mean we stop drinking it. Here are 22 financial, health, and other reasons to kick the habit.
It’s that dreaded time of year. Each trip to town requires a 10-minute pre-start on my car, and the hated task of scraping my windshield. There are several options to help you wi
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
Potatoes have gotten a rep as starchy and fattening. But recent studies suggest potatoes may contribute to weight loss, and they're as inexpensive and full of nutrition as ever.
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How Pre-Commitment Mechanisms Can Help You Resist Impulse Buys
You might think impulse buys are impossible to resist, but if you train your brain with pre-commitment mechanisms, you can fight those urges and save money in the process.
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What Exactly Does Trip Cancellation Insurance Cover?
Is trip interruption/cancellation insurance worth the cost? Let's find out.
11 Ways to Get Over Rejection
Whether it's a job, a relationship, a big purchase, nobody likes being rejected. Understand rejection's ancient roots and learn how to overcome it.
22 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
Most of us know that soda isn't good for us, but that doesn't mean we stop drinking it. Here are 22 financial, health, and other reasons to kick the habit.
3 Money Arguments That Can Hurt Your Relationships
You should really nip these common money arguments in the bud before they hurt your relationships.
8 Tech Gadgets With the Best Resale Value
We all have a junk drawer filled with outdated tech. But some gadgets actually hold their value well, and may be worth the effort to sell.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Hobbies?
Tell us about your hobbies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
3 Cheap and Easy Formulas for Homemade Windshield De-Icer (Plus Bonus Tips)
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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
How to Watch Movies in the Theater for Free
You can easily see brand-new movies in the theaters for free. Yes, totally free. Really.
Cutting the Cable Cord Has More Than Financial Benefits
Saving money by cutting cable is great, but there are other excellent benefits that have nothing to do with the cash.
9 Problems You Can't Solve With Money
Many problems we face require us to spend money to solve them. Use the three-step plan to decide if the solution is worth the cost.
How to Score an Empty Seat Next to You on Your Next Flight
Having an empty middle seat is almost like being in first class. Here's how to score that extra space on your next flight.
15 Great Jobs That Don't Pay Much
Money isn't everything — especially if you have a job that rewards you in ways dollars can't touch.
Ask the Readers: What New Skill Would You Like to Learn?
Tell us about a new skill you would like to learn and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
20 Awesome Uses for Milk Crates
Milk crates are storage stalwarts because they're cheap and sturdy, but they can do so much more than just store books and LPs.
The 5 Best Laundry Stain Removers
You can wipe out even the most stubborn stains with the right laundry stain remover. Give any of these five a try next time there's a spill.
5 Ways to Make the Holidays More Affordable — Without Taking Out a Holiday Loan
Before you apply for a personal loan to cover your holiday spending, consider these alternatives.
End Potato Prejudice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Potatoes
Potatoes have gotten a rep as starchy and fattening. But recent studies suggest potatoes may contribute to weight loss, and they're as inexpensive and full of nutrition as ever.