Today we found some fantastic articles on the benefits of shopping at farmer's markets, curbing compulsive spending this Christmas, and teaching personal finance.
Online brokers are known for cheap stock trades, but there's more to consider when selecting a firm. Use this guide to make a choice that works for you.
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
Today we found helpful articles on how to reach financial security before you turn 30, ways to upcycle plastic bags, and the one word that will lead you to happiness.
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy
Emergency rooms provide excellent care, but you can wait eons if you have a non-life-threatening problem and still pay through the nose. The wait at urgent-care centers, on the oth
We all have our ups and downs. We've all faced some pretty depressing odds and come out on top.
But sometimes, it feels like you just can't get ahead, no matter how hard you try
Getting a home loan is a necessary part of the process of buying a home for most people. It can take extra work to get a good loan, but if you're familiar with the process and know
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Best Money Tips: Benefits of Shopping at Farmers Markets
Today we found some fantastic articles on the benefits of shopping at farmer's markets, curbing compulsive spending this Christmas, and teaching personal finance.
As the Wood Burns: The Top 3 BioMass Heating Sources Revealed
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A Guide to Online Brokers for Investing Newbies (and Beyond)
Online brokers are known for cheap stock trades, but there's more to consider when selecting a firm. Use this guide to make a choice that works for you.
Choosing a Retirement Account: What's Available, and What’s Best for You?
With dozens of account types available, retirement planning can seem overwhelming. Read this to better understand your choices.
11 Jobs With High Earnings and Growth
If you're looking to begin your first career, or switch to a better one, these are the jobs with the best prospects, near-term and long.
17 More Places to Buy, Sell, and Trade Books
A few weeks ago, Sasha wrote a great article about where to find books for less. Here are 17 more places to buy, sell, or trade books.
7 Ways That Anyone Can Travel for Free
Satisfying your wanderlust doesn't have to drain your savings. In fact, if you're clever, you can travel for free.
Ask the Readers: Are You Filing Your Own Taxes This Year?
Tell us if you're filing your own taxes this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
403B vs. 401K: How Are They Different?
Sure, you know what a 401K is, but what the heck is a 403B? Here's how they differ.
Lifestyle Inflation: The Ultimate Financial Trap
Lifestyle inflation takes extra money and turns it into a vain attempt to buy joy. Avoid it by changing your perspective on money and happiness.
Ask the Readers: Do You Do Batch Cooking?
Tell us whether you do batch cooking and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to Raise Your Kids to Be Financially Independent
What your kinds don't know about money can hurt your wallet. One parent shares the lesson plan he used to teach his kids financial independence.
Why the Time Value of Money Matters, and 10 Ways It Affects You
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
Best Money Tips: How to Reach Financial Security By 30
Today we found helpful articles on how to reach financial security before you turn 30, ways to upcycle plastic bags, and the one word that will lead you to happiness.
Can You Survive with One Car in Suburbia?
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
Are we too clean for our own good?
Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy
Cost Comparison: Emergency Rooms vs. Urgent Care Centers
Emergency rooms provide excellent care, but you can wait eons if you have a non-life-threatening problem and still pay through the nose. The wait at urgent-care centers, on the oth
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Long Lines at Busy Places
Today we found smart ways to avoid long lines at busy places, the staples of a good first impression, and dozens of practical ways to save money.
Bouncing Back When There's No "Bounce" Left
We all have our ups and downs. We've all faced some pretty depressing odds and come out on top. But sometimes, it feels like you just can't get ahead, no matter how hard you try
Home Loans
Getting a home loan is a necessary part of the process of buying a home for most people. It can take extra work to get a good loan, but if you're familiar with the process and know