I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
Today we found articles on things you should never throw away, how to build a minimalist wardrobe that you love, and career changes to spice up your work life.
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
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Do You Need a Disaster Survival Kit?
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
Like DIY? Avoid These 10 Costly Mistakes
I scoured the web looking for the obvious and not-so-obvious mistakes DIY addicts make and compiled this list.
How to Tell If Your Vacation Package Is a Good Deal
Bundled vacation packages tend to help consumers save. But are they truly a good deal?
How to Simplify Your Life to Avoid Decision Fatigue
Making lots of small decisions is taxing. Save your decision-making juice for the big ones with this simple plan.
10 Signs a Stock Is About to Tank
You don't need to be clairvoyant to know if a stock is primed for a big fall. You just need to know how to read the tea leaves.
Best Money Tips: Things You Should Never Throw Away
Today we found articles on things you should never throw away, how to build a minimalist wardrobe that you love, and career changes to spice up your work life.
Saving Strategies: Highlights from Our Chat with Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers on saving strategies.
Ask the readers: What charities do you give to?
My last post on giving made me think a bit about... well, giving. [more]
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 2
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
5 Things Every Single Person Needs to Do With Their Money
When you're on your own, you're on your own, especially when it comes to money. Here's how singles can protect it.
10 Time-Management Fails — and How to Fix Them
You're never going to get more hours in the day, but with discipline, you can manage your time more efficiently.
Ugliest shoes in the world - now less than $10.
When I first saw Crocs, I thought they were bad. But, they grew on me. [more]
Running the numbers on the bigger car: what’s your cost and is it worth it?
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6 Quick Ways to Retrain for a New Career
If your current gig isn't doing it for you anymore, you can retrain — quickly — for a new line of work.
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste
Today we found articles on simple ways to cut plastic waste, easy tips for organizing your basement, and the best time to buy a car.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save at a Restaurant
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save at a restaurant, going green and saving big, and refusing a promotion.
5 Life Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by 30
You're not a kid anymore. Stop acting like one.
12 Easy Ways to Win Over Your Neighbors
You don't get to pick your neighbors, so you might as well try to get along with them.
How Small Monthly Bills Slowly Wreck Your Annual Budget
Do you think of your expenses in terms of monthly payments? That mindset may be killing your finances.
Google pays you $10 per business referral
Google is launching a business referral program, which means that you can earn $10 for every verified business listing that you send Google. [more]