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“The first rule of Fight Club – We Do Not Talk About Fight Club.” Everyone who’s seen the movie remembers that. But what about something Tyler Durden, the anarchist extraordinaire,
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Lightweight and powerful, tablets are a great option whether you're looking for a portable computer or an e-reader. Read on to learn which one you should get.
More and more hiring organizations are using computerized systems to track and filter resumes. Here's how to get your resume in front of an actual human.
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Looking to upgrade your appliances and furniture? Here's when to do it.
Hand-me-down Cell Phones
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Stuck inside on a snowy day is the perfect time to declutter and revamp your financial strategy.
How to Save Big at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Muggles can plan a fun, frugal trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a few tricks up their sleeve. No magic required.
The financial wisdom of Fight Club
“The first rule of Fight Club – We Do Not Talk About Fight Club.” Everyone who’s seen the movie remembers that. But what about something Tyler Durden, the anarchist extraordinaire,
How an HSA Saves You Money
A health savings account, or HSA, can help you tackle health care expenses with some extra peace of mind — and some extra tax savings.
You're Probably Owed Almost $200: Here's Where to Claim It
State governments are holding billions of dollars in unclaimed settlements, refunds, wages, and more. Here's where to find yours.
10 Boring Investments That Are Surprisingly Profitable
Just because an investment may lack charisma doesn't mean it can't make you money. Consider adding these wallflowers to your portfolio.
Can You Really Save With Amazon Prime Pantry?
Prime Pantry is yet another of Amazon's many services aimed at saving consumers time and money. How can you make the most of it?
The Joy of Buying a New Car: 9 Car Buying Tips
There are a few key areas and tips that prospective car shoppers must keep in mind when looking to buy a new or used vehicle.
Needs, wants, and not even wants
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
The 5 Best Tablet Computers
Lightweight and powerful, tablets are a great option whether you're looking for a portable computer or an e-reader. Read on to learn which one you should get.
How to Buy a Laptop Computer
If you're shopping for a new laptop, pay attention to these features.
56 Life Hacks to Help You Win at Winter
Baby, it's cold outside. Make getting through winter a little tamer with this collection of warm-ups, icebreakers, and assorted wintry hacks.
How to Get Your Resume Past the Resume Filter
More and more hiring organizations are using computerized systems to track and filter resumes. Here's how to get your resume in front of an actual human.
6 Money Lessons We Could All Learn From Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
You can't switch on the TV or click open a web browser without running into The Rock. Find out how much that visibility is worth -- and what you can learn from it.
5 Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes That Could Save You $1,500 This Year
Looking for more ways to cut costs? These five ways cost hardly any time, but the savings add up to nearly $1,500 a year.
The 5 Hardest-to-Kill Houseplants
No matter how black your thumb, these hardy indoor growers will keep green whatever the level of inattention and neglect you care to give them.
You did WHAT with my SSN?
My bank thinks I should feel comfortable with one of their employees toting around a personal notebook containing my social security number. Should I?