I just finished reading The New Coffeehouse Investor by financial adviser Bill Schultheis. He's an index-fund investor and discusses his rationale for investing in non-managed fund
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Are you a coupon-clipper? Do you plan on becoming one? Have you shunned the practice out of principle, time, or apathy? Maybe you clip a little here and there, but leave the har
Until recently, it had never occurred to me that dreams could offer insights into financial and career dilemmas. Then I had a dream that revealed a financial fear, and finally di
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You're Missing Out on These 5 Easy Fixes for FOMO
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The winter blues can put heavy strain on your sleep, diet, and, you guessed it — even your finances. Here's how to perk up — for your money's sake.
What Dreams Mean About Personal Finance
Until recently, it had never occurred to me that dreams could offer insights into financial and career dilemmas. Then I had a dream that revealed a financial fear, and finally di
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Take These 10 Items off Your Wedding Registry Immediately (Plus 5 to Add ASAP)
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Your house is on the market, and you finally got an offer. Done deal, right? Not so fast...
How to Turn Your Home Into a Moneymaking Star
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