My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
In a recent cost-study I completed, I found that it is possible for American families to spend between $300 and $4325 per year to homeschool a single child.
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger
Today we found helpful articles on how to reach financial security before you turn 30, ways to upcycle plastic bags, and the one word that will lead you to happiness.
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
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Need Business Credit? Build Your Personal Credit First
It's not easy for entrepreneurs to borrow without giving a personal guarantee.
Slow DRIP into investing
My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]
Vacation Safe: 11 Tips for Hotel Safety
You shouldn't have to worry about your safety while on vacation. And, if you follow these suggestions, you won't.
Have a Great Day, Every Day: 5 Things to Do in the Morning
The first minutes of your morning can make the rest of your day awesome...or awful. Discover easy morning activities that help make your day great.
How to Go on Vacation Without Getting Behind on Work
Work doesn't take a vacation when you do. Learn how to leave work behind without coming back to an overflowing inbox.
9 (and a half!) things to do at work when there's no longer work to do (also good for a boring day at home!)
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
This Is the Difference Between a Loan and a Line of Credit
If you need to borrow money, you may wonder how a loan differs from a line of credit. Let's break it down.
Silly Sounding, but Simple: Use Your Stuff
It's such a simple idea, but one that has taken me years to really learn — to get the most enjoyment out of the things you have, use them.
Best Money Tips: Frugal Exercise Tips
Today we found some great articles on frugal exercise tips, what to do if you hate your job, and ways to reduce your financial vulnerability.
The line between frugal and crazy
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
Home Education Curriculum on the Cheap: 10 Ways to Learn for Less
In a recent cost-study I completed, I found that it is possible for American families to spend between $300 and $4325 per year to homeschool a single child.
11 Jobs With High Earnings and Growth
If you're looking to begin your first career, or switch to a better one, these are the jobs with the best prospects, near-term and long.
The 5 Best Coffeemakers
One of the best ways to save money is to eliminate little expenses — like coffee from the coffee shop. Make it easy with one of these great machines.
You must file a tax return to get economic stimulus tax rebate
Surely by now everyone has heard of the economic stimulus tax rebate. To get it, though, you have to file a return.
Sittin' on Dubs: The Andrew Jackson Proposal
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger
Celebrate Love, Not Money, With These Recycled Valentine's Day Gifts
Leave the Valentine's Day clichés at the store. These fun (and thrifty!) secondhand gifts are sure to please a frugal-hearted partner.
Best Money Tips: How to Reach Financial Security By 30
Today we found helpful articles on how to reach financial security before you turn 30, ways to upcycle plastic bags, and the one word that will lead you to happiness.
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
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Long Lines at Busy Places
Today we found smart ways to avoid long lines at busy places, the staples of a good first impression, and dozens of practical ways to save money.
A Frugal Renewal: Retying The Knot Without Untying Your Budget
Renewing wedding vows can be a satisfying and joyful occasion without added budgetary strains. Here are some tips for renewing your vows on a budget.