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Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government

Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule

Will "forced frugality" last?

Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this

Best Money Tips: Make a Great Impression at Your Next Job Interview

Today we found some amazing articles on making a great impression at your job interview, things you didn't know you could recycle, and what to do if you are a victim of ID theft.

The Simple 5-Step Plan to Complete Money Management

It's actually easy (and even fun!) to be in control of household finances. Follow this simple plan and use the free tools to take charge of your money.

17 Things You Are Missing Out on for Spending Too Much

It might feel like you're not losing much by spending all of your income now....you're just giving up flexibility, freedom, and a few other not-so-little things.

Get Out There! The Power of Vulnerability

Letting yourself become more vulnerable is easy, terrifying, and wonderful. Learn how a recent TED talk totally changed my outlook.

10 Dumb Little Productivity Killers You Need to Stop Doing Today

Wondering what happened to your productivity? You frittered it away in these 10 dumb little ways. Learn how to get back on task — and stay there.

6 Lessons on How to Be a Financial Grownup From Bobbi Rebell

How can you tell when you've become a financial grownup? Author Bobbi Rebell asks icons of the finance world to share their stories.

5 Signs It's Time to Close Your Business

Your business was your dream. But if it's doing more harm than good, the best thing you can do is walk away.

4 Big Tech Stocks Offering Big Returns

There's more to tech investing than social media stocks. Find some room for these big tech stocks in your portfolio and 2015 could be a big year.

Best Money Tips: How to Buy and Sell Anything Online

Today we found articles on how to buy and sell anything online, businesses you can start without any money, and how to build a bank account firewall.

Best Money Tips: Financial Gifts for Children

Today we found some great articles on financial gift ideas for children, preventing airport spending, and fun things to do for free or on the cheap.

Best Money Tips: How to Think Like a Millionaire

Today we found some great articles on how to think like a millionaire, tips to grow the best organic garden, and money-saving ways to use cornstarch.

The Tyranny of Stuff

"Stuff" can be helpful items, prized possessions, or needless objects that clutter not just our homes, but also our lives. Here's a vote for simplicity.

Being Frugal with Froogle

Online price comparison just got a whole lot easier with Google Shopping. Happy spending!

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.

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.

Pure Genius - All In The Name Of Eco-Friendly

Ok, recycling is as eco-friendly as I get so far, and I'm even too lazy for that sometimes. [more]

How to Fight Back Against Mortgage Discrimination

Several big banks have been accused of unfairly lending to minority borrowers. Here's how to see if your lender is playing fair.

A year without toilet paper - The Interview

You wouldn't necessarily know it from watching him on his appearance on The Colbert Report. He comes across as a soft-spoken, good-natured guy, for sure. [more]