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9 Smart Sources for Wedding Essentials

You might find that some of the most cherished parts of your wedding can be found in unexpected places — and for very little money!

9 Investing Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask

Don't let pride get in the way of your financial education. When it comes to your money, it's dumb not to ask the basic questions first!

Best Money Tips: 50 Ways to Make a Fast $50

Today we found some stellar articles on ways to make $50 quickly, what to buy at dollar stores, and finding a job you love that still pays the bills.

Best Money Tips: 8 Ways to Make Money on Instagram

Today we found tried-and-true ways to make money on Instagram, low-cost substitutes for cleaning products, and smart storage solutions for small spaces.

6 Ways to Create a Great Home Gym For Less

If your New Year’s Resolutions involve exercising a bit more, you’re not alone. While the fitness industry won’t see as big a boom as they are used to this year, there’s still lot

5 International Cities to Boost Your Standard of Living for Less

Where can wannabe U.S. expats improve their quality of life for less? Here are five cities that you may have never considered before.

Best Money Tips: Cut the Cost of Raising Kids

Today we found some fantastic articles on cutting the cost of raising kids, if seniors should get life insurance, and organizing your money and your mind.

What frugal lessons can we learn from the demoscene?

The "demoscene" loosely refers to an underground computer art movement where the emphasis is on creating amazing-but-compact demonstrations — hence the name. What can its evolution

How a Teenager Started A Multi-Million Dollar Online Business with a Parrot. UPDATED

Sit down and grab a cup of your favorite beverage. I’m about to tell you the remarkable story of a young man who has built a successful online business; one that makes in excess of

6 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs

As side gigs go, freelance writing isn't bad, so long as you have the research and writing skills — and know where to find the jobs. Start here.

Grocery Store Earth Angst -- Tackling Some of Those Questions About Buying for Health and Environment

I spent my Earth Day burning electricity -- by researching online some of the questions that have been nagging me when I try to buy earth-friendly and healthy foods. In this first

5 Great Money Lessons I Learned From My Immigrant Parents

Chinese households save 30% of their disposable income (compared to 6% for Americans). Want to know our secret?

4 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Win the Lotto

The lucky ducks who win the lotto — or any kind of windfall, really — also win a whole new set of headaches.

10 Unhealthiest Restaurants

Eat This, Not That! analyzed and graded 66 different chain restaurants, and came up with a list of America's Unhealthiest Restaurants. It goes to show how easy it is to underestima

Cavalcade of Risk - November 4, 2009 - How Much Assurance Does Your Insurance Offer?

Welcome to the November 4, 2009 Cavalcade of Risk — the How Much Assurance Does Your Insurance Offer edition! There were a large number of insurance related topics. Does that mean

Book Review: How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your Business

Generation Y is generally defined as the group of people born between 1977 and 1995. In the book, Y-Size Your Business: How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your Busines

How to Improve Your Life by Becoming a Better Quitter

Nobody likes a quitter, but quitting some of what you're doing may be the best thing to do for your productivity — and your life. Learn why.

Best Money Tips: Accomplish Your Goals Faster

Today we found some stellar articles on accomplishing your goals faster, following up after a job interview, and whether or not you are spending too much money on food.

Can a Little Inflation Be Good?

Let me jump to the end and say right at the start that I don't think so. However, there's a serious argument being made right now among economists and economic policy makers that h

5 Workouts (Besides CrossFit) That May Actually Be Hurting You

CrossFit isn't the only routine to come under scrutiny lately, so make sure that if you're doing one of these workouts, you at least understand the risks.