I don't think much of the "buy low, sell high" model for house purchases. I think a house should be purchased as a place to live, in which case the main questions are whether you
Six months ago, I had plans. Lots of them. Career plans. Vacation plans. Financial plans. Then everything fell apart. My mother became ill. She had already been ill, having been di
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I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.
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From sourcing vintage car parts to freelance photography, Max Wong is tackling her budget challenge by conjuring jobs out of thin air.
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Financial Peace in Hard Times
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How to Financially Educate Your Children
Here are a few ways you can help your children create a healthy relationship with money.
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Imagine traveling to an exotic country for less than the cost of a one week all-inclusive resort. Here are five places where that's possible!
15 Things You Can Do With a Credit Card Besides Buy Stuff
The plastic in your wallet is so much more than just a one-trick spending pony. Find out how to really put your credit to work.
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Five Frugality Hacks Straight Out of the Great Depression
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With home prices appreciating nicely these days, you may be tempted to invest in residential real estate. Here's what you need to know.
5 Things You Need to Know About Credit Scores
Over the past few years, consumers have been increasingly aware of the importance of a credit score. It is a good idea to learn as much you can about this important number.
Beat Stress With These 28 Inexpensive Pastimes
Got time to kill, but no money to burn? Try one of these low-cost (or free!) pastimes. You’ll beat stress and maybe learn a thing or two!
Best Money Tips: How to Do a Mid-Year Financial Tune-Up
Today we found articles on what you should do for a mid-year financial tune-up, simple tricks for better time management, and how to maximize your storage space.
10 Clever Ways to Keep Cool When It's Stupid Hot Out
It's almost July and that means it's hot out for most of you. Keep your cool without losing your shirt with some clever hot air hacks.
Are You Addicted to the Internet?
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Don't Let These Expenses Spoil Your Retirement Abroad
Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy, especially if you move abroad. Don't get stuck facing these large unexpected (and stressful) bills
The Lazy Environmentalist Teaches Us to Be Green (with little to no effort)
I’m all for living a cleaner, more sustainable lifestyle, but at what cost? If it takes an unusually large amount of money or a time commitment that I just can’t make, you can mos
The Self-Employed Person's Guide to Getting Credit
Being self-employed is amazing — until you find yourself struggling to get financing. These tips will have lenders loving you.
The Informational Interview: What Not To Say and More
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How to Resist Lifestyle Creep and Still Have Everything You Want
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