I had been thinking about shedding my landline for a while. I was attached to the convenience for a long time and, more recently, unlimited calls for one price in the United States
Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could prob
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We spend most of our lives at work, so many of our adult friendships are made at the office. But as adults, it can be tough to know how to take that first step.
With water becoming an increasingly precious resource, we need to get creative about how we conserve it. Here are some ways you may not have thought of to help save the planet, one
Stop paying retail, and stop settling for lower quality materials and design. Shop these discounters instead for designer fashion, shoes, and accessories.
Sharing seldom-used items among friends and neighbors is a great (and earth-friendly!) tactic for saving money. Here are the best things to borrow, not buy.
Both John McCain and Hillary Clinton are proposing a new Gas Tax Holiday that will run during the summer months, bringing “much needed relief” at the pumps. But will it? More than
Despite the changing times, people still rely on "tried and trusted" job search techniques...even when they're not in their best interest. Here are 10 to avoid.
Want to go a step beyond gifts that are useful? Every single one of the items on this list can help save money. Now THAT is a gift that keeps on giving.
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Living Without A Landline
I had been thinking about shedding my landline for a while. I was attached to the convenience for a long time and, more recently, unlimited calls for one price in the United States
Forget Saving...25 Places to Look for Spare Change
Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could prob
Going Short at Starbucks: Worth It?
News about the "secret" Starbucks short cup is now over a year old, but people still don't believe me when I tell them about this little treasure. For those who may not have heard
Personal Finance Lessons from Online Adventure Game (RuneScape)
A friend shared with me some strategies he's learned for playing RuneScape. Can these strategies be applied to personal finance? Let's see.
8 Professional Ways to Make Friends at Work
We spend most of our lives at work, so many of our adult friendships are made at the office. But as adults, it can be tough to know how to take that first step.
The Best Cheap Plants for Improving Indoor Air Quality
Want to breathe easy in your home? Filter your air without filtering too much cash from your wallet with these easy-to-care-for indoor plants.
Ask the Readers: Have You Had Any Surprise Expenses This Year?
Tell us if you've had any surprise expenses this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Saving the Planet - One Drop at a Time
With water becoming an increasingly precious resource, we need to get creative about how we conserve it. Here are some ways you may not have thought of to help save the planet, one
How to Look Rich Without Having Much Money
The rich are different — they have more money. Here's how to fake it until you have more money, too.
How Cash Rewards Credit Cards Really Work
Confused by the proliferating credit card rewards programs? Find out what terms to avoid — and which ones will really save you money.
5 Reasons Why Life Insurance Isn't Just for Old People
Life insurance protects the ones we love in case the worst should happen. That's why you shouldn't wait to buy some.
How One Family Lives Well (And Even Owns a Home) on Just $11 an Hour
Limited income, limited life — right? Wrong. Learn how the Luh family is thriving without a huge paycheck — and you can too.
Discount Designer Clothing: 17 Places to Get Name Brands for Less
Stop paying retail, and stop settling for lower quality materials and design. Shop these discounters instead for designer fashion, shoes, and accessories.
The Best 10 Items to Borrow
Sharing seldom-used items among friends and neighbors is a great (and earth-friendly!) tactic for saving money. Here are the best things to borrow, not buy.
The Gas Tax Holiday; don’t fall for it.
Both John McCain and Hillary Clinton are proposing a new Gas Tax Holiday that will run during the summer months, bringing “much needed relief” at the pumps. But will it? More than
11 Simple Rules of Excellent Houseguest Etiquette
Being a great houseguest requires more than a parting gift upon departure. See what it takes to really make sure you get invited back.
The 5 Best Home Office Essentials
These items will give your newly assembled home office a cozy and organized upgrade.
12 Garage Sale Items That Sell Like Hotcakes
You've finally decluttered your house. Feature these items prominently in your ads and your sale to draw the crowds — and the cash.
10 Outdated Job-Search Techniques to Avoid
Despite the changing times, people still rely on "tried and trusted" job search techniques...even when they're not in their best interest. Here are 10 to avoid.
25 Gifts That Save Money
Want to go a step beyond gifts that are useful? Every single one of the items on this list can help save money. Now THAT is a gift that keeps on giving.