Home ownership isn’t for everyone. And even if it’s right for you, it might not be right for you right now. Read this to help figure out if you're ready.
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
The Education of an American Dreamer: : How a Son of Greek Immigrants Learned His Way from a Nebraska Diner to Washington, Wall Street, and Beyond is the personal memoir of Peter G
Your library's online portal is filled with valuable resources that could save time and money. Free car repair manuals, do-it-yourself roof repair guides and language lessons are a
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The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
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You Shouldn’t Buy a Home If…
Home ownership isn’t for everyone. And even if it’s right for you, it might not be right for you right now. Read this to help figure out if you're ready.
Frugality and the Myth of Self-Denial
Contrary to popular opinion, frugality isn't all about self-denial. Discover how little luxuries can help keep you frugal.
Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
How to Split Food Expenses With a Significant Other
One of the bread-and-butter issues couples have to figure out when moving in together? Who pays for the bread and butter.
Book review: The Education of an American Dreamer by Peter G. Peterson
The Education of an American Dreamer: : How a Son of Greek Immigrants Learned His Way from a Nebraska Diner to Washington, Wall Street, and Beyond is the personal memoir of Peter G
Free Databases and Manuals at Public Libraries
Your library's online portal is filled with valuable resources that could save time and money. Free car repair manuals, do-it-yourself roof repair guides and language lessons are a
10 Old Knick-Knacks You Can Flip for Easy Cash
In need of some extra cash? Look around your home for some flippable vintage knick-knacks like these.
Ask the Readers: What's Your Healthy New Year's Habit?
How will your health habits will change in January? Will you save money as a result? Or do you even bother waiting until the New Year (you can start now!)? We'd love to hear what o
The Ethics of Free: Is it Wrong to Get Free Stuff?
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
How to Buy Stocks, Priceline-Style
Setting your own price for stocks is easy if you know what strategy to use. And you don't even need William Shatner to negotiate for you.
Choosing a Luxury Eccentricity
A useful tactic for dealing with those who think you need to spend more, a luxury eccentricity helps deflect criticism while allowing you to indulge.
Homemade Lotion Recipes
For luscious, organic lotion, making your own is the way to go. Follow these recipes to have some seriously happy, healthy, and moisturized skin.
Best Money Tips: Save on Your Next Road Trip
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save on your next road trip, how to beat the summer heat, and how to donate a car.
Best Money Tips: Steps to Being Happy
Today we found some awesome articles on steps to being happy, avoiding December debt, and strategies to maximize credit card rewards.
Frugal Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Spring
Before you start spending your savings on a new spring wardrobe, try these suggestions to stay in style on a budget.
Is Infrastructure Destiny?
Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
Best Money Tips: Take Advantage of Happy Hour
Today we found some great articles on taking advantage of happy hour, reasons to update your resume regularly, and improving your credit score.
Life Insurance: What to Consider Before Replacing a Policy
"Set it and forget it" shouldn't necessarily be your life insurance motto. Here's what to consider if you're shopping for a better policy.
Business Succession Planning Part 2: How Life Insurance will insure the Life of Your Business
All too often, business owners will insure their property, assets, and loans. But they don't stop to consider what is most valuable in the business: people. Here are a few ways
Generosity or Stupidity?
There is a fine line between being generous and being stupid with finances. But where is that line?