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To all the Americans out there, happy Independence Day! I think this a great day to reflect upon how personal finance and patriotism is so intertwined in America. So I dug up a f
If you can adjust your daily habits in some very minor ways, you can start saving some extra cash each month. Here is a list of ideas you can implement immediately around the house
It's better to give than to receive...especially when you're stuck with the worst gift at a white elephant party. Follow these tips to keep things fun.
Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions.
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Book review: Reinventing Collapse
Do you think the United States is about to collapse? Dmitry Orlov does, but you don't have to agree with him to learn a lot from his new book, which is packed with useful tips on
20 Places Besides Etsy to Sell Your Handmade Goods
Etsy may be the best-known online marketplace to sell homemade goods, but it is far from your only option.
The 7 Laws of Negotiation
Over the past couple of decades, I’ve distilled successful negotiating down to seven key principles.
Who to Hire: A Financial Planner or a Financial Adviser?
Believe it or not, financial advisers and financial planners are not the same thing!
15 Packing Secrets From a Professional Traveler
What to bring along — and how — bedevils many travelers. Find out how a professional wanderer has been doing it for seven years and counting.
13 Things People With Good Table Manners Never Do
Everybody knows about elbows and tables, but what do you do if you're the subject of the toast? Learn that and more before your next fancy dinner.
9 Home Improvements You Should Always Negotiate
Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.
The 3 Best TV Shows About Money
Kick back in front of the tube while learning a thing or two from these three informative, and entertaining, TV shows about money.
How to Sell Your Hair for Cash
There is a huge market for sourcing natural hair. Here are some tips and information on how to sell your tresses for cash.
Patriotism and Personal Finance - A Brief Walk Through American History
To all the Americans out there, happy Independence Day! I think this a great day to reflect upon how personal finance and patriotism is so intertwined in America. So I dug up a f
Should You Sell Your Home to Pay Down Debt?
You may have to live in a van down by the river, but if you have equity, you can erase a lot of consumer debt by selling your home.
5 Ways to Say "No" to Friends and Family
It's not always easy to say no to the people you love. Reclaim your time while keeping your relationships with these five ways to say "nay."
Waste Not, Want Not: Turning Waste Into Savings
If you can adjust your daily habits in some very minor ways, you can start saving some extra cash each month. Here is a list of ideas you can implement immediately around the house
11 Budgeting Skills Everyone Should Master
Stop dreading the "b-word." Mastering these simple budgeting skills will put you on the path to financial wellbeing.
Here's What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Taxes
If you think owing money to the mob sounds scary, try owing money to the federal government.
Half Moon, Full Wallet: Free Online Yoga Videos
Practicing yoga is great for the body and mind, but classes can be costly. Get yoga workouts for free with these online routines.
How to Start Saving for Retirement at 40+
It's never too late to start saving. If you skirted retirement savings in your younger years, you can still catch up — here's how.
4 Ways to Avoid Awkward Moments at White Elephant Parties
It's better to give than to receive...especially when you're stuck with the worst gift at a white elephant party. Follow these tips to keep things fun.
8 Things You Can Make in an Instant Pot to Save Money
Aside from the classic dishes you can make in an Instant Pot, there are several everyday items you can make that'll also save you money!
10 Things to Do for Under $5 in the Omaha Metro Area
Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions.