Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
I know many people would like to spend more time outdoors, but may not know where to start. Here are some of my favorite modes of outdoor exploration that doesn't require too much
It's easy to find books and articles on how to manage your money to support your long-term goals. You can read a lot about stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, investing in gold
I got a notice from one of my credit cards a bit ago, announcing that they were raising the interest rate. It's only of theoretical interest to me, of course--I use credit cards f
Weighing yourself is never fun, but you can make it painless with the right scale. Just use any of these smart scales and your weigh-ins will never suck.
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Today we found articles on low-cost business ideas for teens and kids, how to get the best Black Friday deals online, and tips for homeowners who want to rent out a room.
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo
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Every 7 seconds a working-age American suffers a disabling injury that leaves him financially vulnerable. Are you prepared?
Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
Best Money Tips: How to Meal Plan and Save Cash
Today we found some stellar articles on how to meal plan and save, money-saving tips for the holidays, and Christmas gifts you can't buy at the mall.
Why Your New Year's Resolutions Will Fail
Most of us make them and few of us keep them — and there are good reasons why. Learn how to make your New Year's Resolutions stick.
Make Your Own: Homemade Cleaning Wipes and Canister
If you love the convenience of cleaning wipes but hate the chemicals they include, check out this tutorial for easy and cheap, DIY wipes.
Close-to-Home Outdoor Adventure Basics
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Managing Your Short-Term Money
It's easy to find books and articles on how to manage your money to support your long-term goals. You can read a lot about stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, investing in gold
The 10 Commandments of Credit Card Use
Follow these 10 rules of responsible credit card use and reap the rewards of low interest, smaller monthly bills, and more money in your savings.
The Three Interest Rates
I got a notice from one of my credit cards a bit ago, announcing that they were raising the interest rate. It's only of theoretical interest to me, of course--I use credit cards f
Why We're So Materialistic (Even Though We Know It's Dumb)
Getting control of our spending and our finances would be a lot easier if we weren't so materialistic. So why are we?
The 5 Best Smart Scales
Weighing yourself is never fun, but you can make it painless with the right scale. Just use any of these smart scales and your weigh-ins will never suck.
Cheapism.com: Where Cheap is Chic
Cheapism.com is a free service that helps consumers find the best of the cheapest items, weeding out cheap junk in favor of quality inexpensive items. Just because it is cheap, doe
How to Accept Criticism and Become an Awesome Person
Sometimes criticism, even if constructive, is tough to take. Here's how to grow a thicker skin so you can learn and grow from those critical comments.
8 Ways Retailers Use Big Data to Track You
Big brother knows a lot about how you shop.
10 Ways to Stop Being Impatient and Live a More Satisfied Life
In our hurry up and wait culture, patience is a virtue. Read on to cultivate your sense of patience, no waiting necessary.
5 Painless Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill
Dial in to these smart bill-lowering tactics, and watch your cell phone bill get a whole lot smaller.
The Problem With Car Title Loans
A car title loan is one way to get cash really fast. It's also one way to lose cash, really, really fast.
Best Money Tips: Low-Cost Business Ideas for Teens and Kids
Today we found articles on low-cost business ideas for teens and kids, how to get the best Black Friday deals online, and tips for homeowners who want to rent out a room.
Dealing With Debt: Credit Counselors
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo
Shoveling Snow and 5 Other Things Robots Can Do for You
Eventually, they'll probably take over the world, but for now, robots are thankfully taking over our household chores.