One of my best friends told me that the key to food portion sizes was this: "Eat from small plates, drink from taller glasses." And optical illusions are at the root of it.
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
Origami is a Japanese word that means "fold paper", and it is a very popular pastime around the world. I enjoy origami because it is a very cheap hobby that requires only
The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now. That gives us a bit of perspective
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7 Times Travel Insurance Is Worth It
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Before you set out to find your next great rental apartment or home, take a good look at your income. What can you afford?
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Her comes the bride...and the bill! Learn how to have the wedding of your dreams without going into debt with these cunning cutbacks.
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Optical Illusions That Make You Fatter and Your Wallet Lighter
One of my best friends told me that the key to food portion sizes was this: "Eat from small plates, drink from taller glasses." And optical illusions are at the root of it.
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Homebuyers should face fewer mortgage surprises with the "Know Before You Owe" disclosure process — and they may even save some money. Here's how.
Roll your own cost-of-living index
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
How the Banks Were Fleeced -- A Primer to Mortgage Fraud
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How to Negotiate on Everything for Your Wedding
The wedding of your dreams will probably cost a pretty penny. Luckily, you can negotiate the price on everything.
8 Fun and Frugal Things to Do with Origami
Origami is a Japanese word that means "fold paper", and it is a very popular pastime around the world. I enjoy origami because it is a very cheap hobby that requires only
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Dropping home phone service has become a popular way to cut a few dollars from the budget. But are the savings really worth it?
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Commuting, whether by car or public transit takes, its toll — in your health. Learn what steps to take to limit the effects of the daily drive.
What's an employee to do? Part 2
The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now. That gives us a bit of perspective
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You know bringing your own lunch can save you tons — but bleh. Make your midday meal a real reward and you'll win twice.
5 Home Renovations That Could Hurt Your Home's Value
Swimming pools and lavish gardens may sound great, but before you drop big bucks on a home renovation, know what it can do to resale value.