What do you need to consider when you start a business during an economic crunch? I talked to some people who've started businesses within the last year, and this is what they h
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.
Hotels have followed the airlines into the business of fee inflation. Here are the fees to look for before you book — and how to avoid them once you arrive.
During the Great Depression, simple frugality was the only way to get by. There was a saying that everyone lived by: "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." There's a l
What do you do when you can't find a company's customer service info? You can do an online search for the phone number, or you can keep two handy sites bookmarked.
Newlyweds can fight about more important things than money (like the chores) if they enter the union debt-free. Read on for reasons why you should wait to wed.
He heard Donald Trump say, “You’re Hired!” in Season 4 of the reality TV Show, and now he’s written a no-nonsense book for the startup entrepreneur. Dr. Randal Pinkett shares highl
What motivates people to work hard and do a good job? Whether you're a worker, a manager, a business owner, or an investor, it's important to know the answer.
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit and the Economic Crunch
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How Online Retailers Make It Easier to Spend Money
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.
Is Your Hotel Hiding These 5 Fees in Your Bill?
Hotels have followed the airlines into the business of fee inflation. Here are the fees to look for before you book — and how to avoid them once you arrive.
Five Frugality Hacks Straight Out of the Great Depression
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How to Choose and Store Fruit for Maximum Freshness and Flavor
Cut down on food (and dollar) waste by learning how to choose fresh fruits and how to store them once you bring them home.
DIY Home Defense: 10 Ways to Protect Your Home From Burglars
Almost 75% of burglaries in the U.S. occur at residential properties. Make these simple DIY home improvements to protect your home and your stuff.
How I Erased $70,000 of Debt and Became an Eventual Millionaire
Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.
How To Get A Customer Service Phone Number, Fast!
What do you do when you can't find a company's customer service info? You can do an online search for the phone number, or you can keep two handy sites bookmarked.
Say No! 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Get Married if You're in Debt
Newlyweds can fight about more important things than money (like the chores) if they enter the union debt-free. Read on for reasons why you should wait to wed.
Get Business Start-up Tips from “Apprentice” Finalist Dr. Randal Pinkett
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If Budgeting Isn't Fun, You're Doing It Wrong
Budgeting should be fun. If you don't believe me, you've been doing it wrong.
25 Exciting New Potato Recipes You Must Try
Few foods are as frugal as the potato — and few are as versatile and delicious, either. Try these wonderful ways to prepare the humble spud.
Motivating Yourself and Others
What motivates people to work hard and do a good job? Whether you're a worker, a manager, a business owner, or an investor, it's important to know the answer.
The 5 Best Electric Toothbrushes
Electric toothbrushes help you more effectively clean your teeth, which can save you hundreds in dental care. Here are our picks for the best.
This Is Why You Settle (and How to Stop)
Even rats regret settling for second best. Decide what you really want, figure out how to reach it, and you'll never regret it later.
Are You Smarter Than Your Sibling? (Your Birth Order Might Provide the Answer)
Who's smarter — older siblings or younger ones? It all depends on when you ask.
Rethinking the 529 College Savings Plan Strategy
Since the 529 college savings plan offers both an investment and a tuition option, there's good reason to do both!
5 Tricky Interview Questions Successful CEOs Always Ask
If you thought your last job interview was tough, wait till you see the hard-hitting questions these successful CEOs bring to the table.
6 Nervous Tics You Need to Stop Right Now
It's okay to feel nervous sometimes, but if your tension looks like this, it's time to do something about it.
10 Kitchen Mistakes Good Cooks Make
Think of these mistakes as the low-hanging fruit of kitchen disasters. Eliminate these common errors and enjoy better meals and less fuss.