The Thanksgiving turkey — the centerpiece of the table, and a treat that leads to overindulgence. This tasty bird can also teach us a thing or two about money.
Nancy Trejos is a personal finance writer for the Washington Post. While she was advising readers on financial problems, she was actually so broke that she had to ask her hardwo
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Keeping your personal items organized in a backpack isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these packable daypacks and you'll have a compact way to carry your stuff.
Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China!
Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]
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I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
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7 Things a Thanksgiving Turkey Teaches Us About Money
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Nancy Trejos is a personal finance writer for the Washington Post. While she was advising readers on financial problems, she was actually so broke that she had to ask her hardwo
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Hate having to use multiple remotes to control every single one of your entertainment devices? Control them all with just a single universal remote.
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Today we found some great articles on how families can save money this July, things to do before you leave for vacation, and two year versus four year colleges.
Best Money Tips: Save on Medical Costs and Improve Your Family’s Health
Today we found some amazing articles on saving on medical costs and improving your family's health, things you need to throw away, and remaining frugal while traveling.
5 Surprising Budget Habits of Wealthy Financial Gurus
Even for the wealthiest of the wealthy, the simpler (and cheaper) things in life are better.
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Why Taking Social Security Could Cost You Thousands
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There's nothing friendly about the price of goods and services at the airport. Avoid these bad buys if you can — and save your money for a couple of concourse deals.
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Working for yourself is rewarding. Make these moves in your first year of business, and you'll be set for success.
4 Resume Rules You Should Be Breaking
The job market can be a vicious one. If you want your resume to get by the filters and stand out from the rest, make it noteworthy.
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Tiny Nestegg? Retire abroad!
Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China! Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]
Turning a cold war spy secret into a cheap anti-theft device
In the days of old, when spies passed messages to each other, they used many hidden messages. One of these methods was to hide the information in a dot of plastic or microfilm about the size of a pin head, and then end a sentence with it. [more]
Chore Time: Allowances for Adults
Kids receive allowances for doing their chores. A similar system can be a great way to help adults budget for discretionary spending.
Plan for expensive fuel
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Your Golden Years are finally here! Now that you're done working, make sure you leave enough time in your day for self-care.
The 11 Craziest Elite Airline Perks
Most of us consider free snacks and extra legroom great airline extras. From private jets to Porsches, find out what the elite get instead of a bag of peanuts.
5 School Lunches That Will Make Your Kid Smarter
Skip the sugary snacks and soft drinks. Give your kids a mid-day brain boost with these nutritious — and delicious — school lunches.