A few weeks ago, I took a seminar called "Commanding Your Clutter" at a local community college. Here's what I learned about collecting, hoarding, shopping, and finally, letting go
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Along about the middle of the dot-com boom--when the market had already had two years of 20% annual gains--I read an article that suggested that individual investors had no need of a cash res [more]
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Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Father's Day Gift Ideas
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How to Get Rid of Your Junk
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Get Yard Sale Deals
Today we found some awesome articles on getting yard sale deals, staying financially prepared, and the art of saving money.
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Simple Living Through Capital
There are a lot of ways to live simply. My personal favorite is living simply through capital — and it's easier to do than you might expect.
5 Signs Your Budget Needs a Makeover (And How to Do It)
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
Today we found some great articles on ways to reduce stress at work, things to do before you buy new clothes, and surprising ways to use tea bags.
Best Money Tips: Take Advantage of Back to School Sales
Today we found some great articles on ways to take advantage of back to school sales, automating your budget, and habits of the wealthy.
14 of the Coolest Sayings About Investing
It's easy to get frustrated by the complexity that is investing, so take a moment to chill in wisdom of some well turned phrases about making money.
To Start or Not: The Entrepreneurial Debate
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Best Money Tips: 4 Phone Calls That Could Save You Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on phone calls that could save you money, things you should do this month, and getting rid of your overstuffed wallet.
How to Get the Most Out of Your American Express Membership Rewards Points
If you have an American Express rewards card and are wondering what you can redeem your points for, we break down all the ways and their value.
The false goal of maximizing investment returns
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Live Like There's No Tomorrow
Two weeks after my husband had gotten a glowing performance review and his manager sent care packages for all our of our kids, he was told over the phone at a client meeting that h
Best Money Tips: How to Save $1,000 in 30 Minutes
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Take One More Thing Seriously
When time and money are tight, it's natural to try to narrow down what you're trying to get done. But the opposite might be what you really need.
5 Easy Things Science Says You Should Do for Your Family
Make the most of precious time with your family. Science says these five habits will make you closer and stronger than ever.
On Problems and Opportunities
People who say, "It's not a problem; it's an opportunity" might be jerks. But they might also have a good point.
Socially Responsible Investing Goes Green
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