If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
Libraries nationwide are succumbing to budget and service cutbacks. Discover why it's more important than ever to support these community institutions.
Short on time and cash? Stop in the dollar store this holiday season to make a few quick buys that will help you to entertain, decorate, and give for less.
Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp
Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps
The bad thing about being unemployed during a period of high unemployment, besides the obvious of being jobless, is that the competition can be unusually fierce. Though I encourage
Bitcoin — the online, electronic currency — has been in the news a lot lately, but it's still mysterious to most of us. Learn what it is and if it fits into your lifestyle.
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Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
6 Ways Travel in Retirement Keeps You Young
Retirement is the perfect time to realize those dreams of traveling the world! What are you waiting for — go!
39 Mindless Ways You're Wasting Money in Every Part of Your Life
There are so many ways you're probably wasting money — without even realizing it.
16 Festive Ways to Make Extra Money for the Holidays
For many the holidays mean more stress and more spending. For those with the entrepreneurial spirit, the holidays mean more cash.
7 Important Lessons Frugal Parents Teach Their Children
Being frugal can make us feel like we're depriving our kids sometimes. But frugal parenting can provide so much more than any fancy toy ever could.
The 5 Best Cheese Graters
If you want perfectly shredded or grated cheese, you're going to need a proper grater. These cheese graters will make your cheddar so much better.
4 Reasons Why You Should Support Your Local Library
Libraries nationwide are succumbing to budget and service cutbacks. Discover why it's more important than ever to support these community institutions.
How to Sell Gold Without Getting Ripped Off
High gold prices mean this could be a lucrative time to clean out your jewelry box, but don't let a rip-off waste this golden opportunity.
How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by 30? 40? 50?
You know you should be saving for retirement — and saving a lot. Betcha' didn't know you needed to save this much!
6 Cheap Ways to Stage Your Home in a Buyer's Market
Home sellers can be low on leverage in a buyer's market. But these six simple, inexpensive things can help you make the sale.
12 Easy Ways to Win Over Your Neighbors
You don't get to pick your neighbors, so you might as well try to get along with them.
6 Ways to Ease Your Parents Into Assisted Living
Mom and dad took care of you — now it's your turn. If moving your parents into assisted living is right for them, take steps to make it stress free.
4 Smart Things You Should Do With Your First Real Paycheck
Your first real paycheck is cause for celebration — and cause for some smart money moves.
Cheap and Easy Holiday Shopping at the Dollar Store
Short on time and cash? Stop in the dollar store this holiday season to make a few quick buys that will help you to entertain, decorate, and give for less.
Can the government help in a recession?
Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp
It Broke? Check for a Recall
Recalls aren't just for toys. If something breaks, especially earlyish in the product's life, check it out and you may just get a free replacement.
12 Green Living Habits That'll Save You Every Month
With just a few small tweaks to your routine, soon you'll be treading lightly and carrying a heavy wallet.
Getting by without a job, part 1--losing a job
Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps
Working While You Wait
The bad thing about being unemployed during a period of high unemployment, besides the obvious of being jobless, is that the competition can be unusually fierce. Though I encourage
Here's What You Should Know About Bitcoin
Bitcoin — the online, electronic currency — has been in the news a lot lately, but it's still mysterious to most of us. Learn what it is and if it fits into your lifestyle.