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How to Protect Your Finances in Case of a Recession

When the next recession hits, you want to be prepared. Is your money ready?

Get the Response You Want With Friendly, Professional Email

If you want to influence people and get what you want — at work and beyond — learn the art of writing friendly, professional emails.

7 Ways That Anyone Can Travel for Free

Satisfying your wanderlust doesn't have to drain your savings. In fact, if you're clever, you can travel for free.

Best Money Tips: All You Need to Know About Saving for Retirement

Today we found some stellar articles on all you need to know about saving for retirement, personal finance experiences for older kids, and average tax refunds.

11 Great Apps for Book Lovers

Nothing beats the feel of a well-made book, but you can't carry your whole library with you to the park.

Best Money Tips: Keep Making Income While Idle

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to make income while idle, saving $25 next week, and things every college freshman needs.

Fresh Fruit for Rotten Cheapskates Like Me

What’s a good way to save money on fresh fruit? Eat with the season. Out of your own backyard. Or your neighbors. My quick and easy raw foods apple sauce recipe is at the end. You

Make Your Food Taste Better With Rituals

A new study shows that performing a ritual before you eat or drink can enhance the food's flavor and your satisfaction.

Can a Kindle Save You Money? Oprah's Coupon Code Makes It Easier

For awhile I have been pondering whether Amazon's Kindle reading device can really pay for itself. But something happened today that got me off the fence: Oprah shared a coupon cod

Are we too clean for our own good?

Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy

Goal Setting: Getting Out of Debt Once and For All

It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so

Best Money Tips: The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes a Home Buyer Can Make

Today we found some fantastic articles on mortgage mistakes a home buyer can make, what self or uninsured people will pay in 2014, and following up after a job interview.

The 5 Best Tablet Computers

Lightweight and powerful, tablets are a great option whether you're looking for a portable computer or an e-reader. Read on to learn which one you should get.

How to Buy a Laptop Computer

If you're shopping for a new laptop, pay attention to these features.

Stag-hyperinflation?

Stagflation, the bane of the 1970s, is pretty much the worst situation for ordinary folks. With the economy depressed, jobs are scarce for workers and profits are scarce for busin

20 Great Lifehack Lists Everyone Should Read

From home-buying advice to finding free Wi-Fi, these 20 lists, with more than 200 great tips and tricks, are must reads.

5 Reasons You Shouldn't Buy a House (Yet)

You dream of kissing the renters' life goodbye, but not so fast. You might not be ready to be a homeowner just yet.

The Economics of Marriage and Health - Til Death Do Us Part

Studies have shown that a healthy marriage could translate into a healthy heart, not to mention saving money on health care or an expensive divorce.

5 Ways to Ease Into a Day Job After Freelancing

Going from the freelance life to a 9-to-5 doesn't need to be stressful. Here's how to ease right in.

Europe on the Cheap: Take the Train

When it comes to traveling through Europe, there's a lot to be said for taking the train. With just a little planning, you can see five or six countries in just a week — and for a