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How Big of a House Do You Really Need?
For my entire life, I have never lived in a place bigger than 1400 square feet. The smallest dwelling I had was a studio less than 400 square feet which I shared with my parents.
10 Surprising Things That Lower the Value of a Home
These value-sapping home features are the opposite of "selling points." Does your home (or the one you're thinking of buying) have them?
This One Mistake Could Delay Your Retirement by 10 Years
Buying a home is a big decision and if you don't do it right, you could be paying for years and years. Use cash flow to help make the right choice.
How to Prevent Plant Theft
Mean-spirited but common, plant thieves will cut your blooms, remove front-stoop pots, or even dig trees up from your yard. Learn how to foil them.
9 Things to Know Before Retiring Abroad
The retirement of your dreams might include becoming an expat. Before you leave the U.S., it's important to know what to expect.
5 Reasons a Big Paycheck Is Not Worth Staying in a Job You Hate
Financial independence is the goal for us all, but it shouldn't come at the cost of a despicable job.
5 Steps to Getting a Free (or Close to Free) Vacation in 9 Months or Less with Credit Cards
Here is a step by step plan to earn enough credit card rewards for a free vacation in 9 months or less.
25 Gifts That Save Money
Want to go a step beyond gifts that are useful? Every single one of the items on this list can help save money. Now THAT is a gift that keeps on giving.
Can You Afford to Have a Baby?
Here are some financial considerations to plan and account for prior to sprouting your own little guys.
7 Investments That Usually Soar During the Summer
The stock market doesn't always lag in the summertime and these seven sectors remind that it's not always wise to "go away in May."
How to Sell All Your Stuff and Travel the World
Dreaming of getting rid of everything you own and becoming a globe-trotter? This is how you can actually make it happen.
The 5 Best Air Fresheners
Life gets messy, and those messes can stink. Try any of these five air fresheners to combat unpleasant smells and keep life fresh.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Want in Your Forever Home?
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Is it worth paying more for faster shipping?
"Free shipping" is often advertised as attractive bait for you to take action and buy something! That is, until you find out it's not free after all. Here are tips & tricks to help
20 Delicious Ways to Use Pineapple
Tough on the outside, sweet on the inside, delicious pineapple adds a tropical touch to dishes sweet and savory.
8 Ways to Keep Boredom from Destroying Your Budget
When there's nothing to do, it’s tempting to fill that void with something that costs money. Learn how to avoid those budget-busting boredom traps.
Are your new tires really 6-year old ticking time-bombs?
Check the tires on your car. How do they look? Plenty of tread, no bald spots, no wear and tear? If that’s the case, you’ve probably got a great set of tires with years of life lef
15 Airport Hacks From Professional Travelers
From where to shower to skipping security lines, discover the best airport tricks and secrets from 10 of the world's most frequent (and frugal) travelers.
6 Ways New College Grads Can Build Credit
Entering the real world involves making big financial choices, and those choices will be easier once you start building credit.
8 Things You No Longer Need to Keep in Your Wallet
Is your wallet weighing down your pockets? Ditch the old school wallet and go digital.