Does providing a thumbprint or fingerprint to cash an honestly-received check make you feel like a criminal? The practice adopted by many U.S. banks to protect itself and its custo
Registering for all the newest baby gadgets can be a blast, but it also can be a financial strain on you and those that you have on your wishlist. While it may seem that “baby pos
Despite its name, your dishwasher is good at washing more than dishes. Discover how you can clean a variety of objects with just a few gallons of water.
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Today we found a list of the best apps for saving money when you’re dining out, how to clean everything in your kitchen, and memberships that will actually save you money.
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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Tactics for avoiding the thumbprint-for-cash request
Does providing a thumbprint or fingerprint to cash an honestly-received check make you feel like a criminal? The practice adopted by many U.S. banks to protect itself and its custo
Buy Baby Bunting... But don't pay full price!
Registering for all the newest baby gadgets can be a blast, but it also can be a financial strain on you and those that you have on your wishlist. While it may seem that “baby pos
5 Ways to Keep Your Desk From Killing You
They say sitting kills — and science shows overwhelming evidence it's true. Get up, stretch out, and live longer.
Best Money Tips: Items Every Home Needs
Today we found some stellar articles on handy items every home needs, how not to handle sudden wealth, and how to reduce student debt.
2 Things You Must Know About the New Mortgage Rules
Homebuyers should face fewer mortgage surprises with the "Know Before You Owe" disclosure process — and they may even save some money. Here's how.
Keep Your Credit Card Safe While Shopping Online
Whether you're doing holiday shopping or just making an everyday purchase, follow these steps to keep your credit card information safe.
25 Things I Don't Want to Regret Once I Retire: Take Two
Since posting the first part of my list of 25 ideas and goals that I want to live by and be able to look back on with pride when it comes
Almost 40 Everyday Things You Can Wash in the Dishwasher
Despite its name, your dishwasher is good at washing more than dishes. Discover how you can clean a variety of objects with just a few gallons of water.
Best Money Tips: Save Money While Job Hunting
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save while job hunting, making a budget for life after college, and saving on bathroom accessories.
All about stagflation
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19 Things You Can Buy That Make the World a Better Place
Every little bit helps. Make your avarice and consumption a force for good in the world by shopping with smarts — and care.
Best Money Tips: 15 Best Apps for Savings on Dining Out
Today we found a list of the best apps for saving money when you’re dining out, how to clean everything in your kitchen, and memberships that will actually save you money.
The Five Stages of Not Shopping
When people see us make a lifestyle change — even a positive one like frugality — their responses often resemble the Five Stages of Grief.
Have an Amusement Park & TV Free Summer (and if you can’t, find a way to make it cheaper)
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park
5 Things Newlyweds Must Know About Investing
First comes love, then comes marriage — then comes worrying about money. Here's how to manage your investments together for the long haul.
Possible protections for credit card holders
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Best Money Tips: Unique Mother's Day Gifts
Today we found some awesome articles on unique Mother's Day gifts, side gigs to make more money today, and insurance policies everyone should have.
Ally Bank Review: Flexibility and Decent Yields
Ally Bank won't wow you with a multitude of products and services, but it will provide you with the basics at attractive yields and rates.
Best Money Tips: Avoiding Quiet Time Costs You Money
Today we found articles on how avoiding quiet time can cost you money, non-traditional ways to become a homeowner, and ways to save money on meat.
Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months