Today we found some awesome articles on ways to improve your life, steps to take when you feel financially vulnerable, and when buying in bulk is more expensive.
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
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18 Little Food Shopping Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today
A bunch of grocery shopping mistakes like these can take a big bite out of your budget. Are you making the most of every grocery store visit?
Are Online Certifications Worth the Price?
Those online certifications are tempting you with promises of career advancement. Can they actually help?
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Best Money Tips: Improve Your Life
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to improve your life, steps to take when you feel financially vulnerable, and when buying in bulk is more expensive.
How to Handle a Sudden Loss of Income
Don't let a sudden loss of income cause financial paralysis. Take these smart steps to handle the situation and minimize the damage.
This Recent Grad Paid Off $34K in Student Loans and Launched a Business (In Just 4 Years)
From intern to entrepreneur, this is the true tale of how a recent grad used her intern experience to launch a business and pay back $34,000 in debt.
Clipped Wings: Can Consumers Fix Air Travel?
From luggage fees, late flights, and TSA screening procedures, can air travel be saved? How can consumers help improve the industry?
10 Incredible Microwave Baked Desserts
A microwave bakes better than an oven two ways: it's faster and it makes single serving treats. Start nuking dessert with these easy recipes.
The Ups and Downs of Venture Capital
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
Flashback Friday: 61 Affordable Ways to Embrace All Things Autumn
Fall is finally here. Embrace the coziness of the season without spending all your money.
To Shred or Not to Shred: How Long to Keep Your Tax Records
When it comes to your tax records, it can pay to be a hoarder. But how long is too long to hold on to "important" papers?
Cheap Fun and Libations: Brewery and Winery Tours
For a fun, educational afternoon with free drinks, brewery and winery tours are where it's at. Discover how to find them and what to expect.
10 Ridiculously Overpriced Pet Products
Dogs and cats deserve proper care, but at the upper end of the market, the pampering is not about animal welfare — it's about the owner's vanity.
Best Money Tips: Saving Tips For New Parents
Today we found some great articles on saving tips for new parents, what to ask your job interviewer, and how to choose a college.
10 Smart Storage Solutions for Your TV Room
A media or TV room (or corner) quickly becomes a cluttered eyesore — cables, DVD boxes, controllers. Corral it all with some simple fixes.
Best Money Tips: Gym Membership Alternatives
Today we found some awesome articles on alternatives to gym membership, convincing your partner to save money, and things to buy in August.
How to Avoid (and Treat) Cold Sores
Cold sores are painful, ugly, and take a long time to heal. Here's how to avoid (and treat) these nasty little lesions.
Cheap Oil is Hurting These People -- Will It Hurt You, Too?
The oil bust has resulted in cheap gas for most of us. But for some of us with jobs dependent on oil, the bust is beginning to exact a terrible toll.
25 Alternative Uses for Lemons
From getting rid of pests to replacing beauty products to making innovate eats, when life hands you lemons, you can make a lot more than lemonade.
Stop! Is That Loan Too Big For Your Wallet?
You need to borrow money for a big purchase — how much can you really afford to borrow? Use these financial rules of thumb to find out.