I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90
It seems like, every other week, there is some natural disaster threatening people’s homes. Worrying about that sort of thing has lead me to be a little more prepared than I might
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
Some things sound too good to be true. Try, “Diaper Study: Free Diapers, and Get Paid to Use Them.” My overly-analytical (okay, suspicious) mind would question, “What’s the catch?"
Calling all thin-prejudiced clothing merchants: Plus-size customers are begging you to make better clothes. Here are 15 reasons why shopping for plus-size clothing is a nightmare.
It seems like new variations of the Nigerian 419 scam pop up every week. The one that caught my attention recently involved renting a home, and it’s a nasty trick that could take a
We must understand fundamentally while some of our exercises in saving go for naught and why when things turn around, we forget our lessons. Unfortunately in America just eat one b
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
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6 Ways Sloth Is Keeping You Poor
There's a lot more to sloth than plain laziness — and a lot more ways it's costing you money.
90% off is not a deal if you don’t need it.
I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90
Rebuilding After A Disaster: Create A Home Inventory Now
It seems like, every other week, there is some natural disaster threatening people’s homes. Worrying about that sort of thing has lead me to be a little more prepared than I might
The 5 Best Hair Serums
Keeping your hair shiny and healthy isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hair serums and your mane will stay magnificent.
What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
Best Money Tips: Tips to Save Money Daily
Today we found some stellar articles on tips to save money daily, the biggest problem with early retirement, and job benefits you can negotiate.
Imagine Whirled Peas… In Your Face!
A recent study has found a link between bumper stickers and road rage.
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Best Money Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget
Today we found some fantastic articles on eating healthy on a budget, creating a work-friendly wardrobe, and getting closer to your dreams.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Financial Goals for 2018?
Tell us about your financial goals for 2018 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.
Quick and Dirty Skin Care for Men: How Grandpa Used to Do It
Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
Free Diapers: How Persistence Got Me Into a Diaper Study
Some things sound too good to be true. Try, “Diaper Study: Free Diapers, and Get Paid to Use Them.” My overly-analytical (okay, suspicious) mind would question, “What’s the catch?"
6 Ways to Save On Baggage Fees
We've all got baggage. Stop being charged for it!
15 Reasons Plus-Size Shopping Sucks
Calling all thin-prejudiced clothing merchants: Plus-size customers are begging you to make better clothes. Here are 15 reasons why shopping for plus-size clothing is a nightmare.
The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.
It seems like new variations of the Nigerian 419 scam pop up every week. The one that caught my attention recently involved renting a home, and it’s a nasty trick that could take a
Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Christmas Gifts
Today we found some awesome articles on alternatives to Christmas gifts, scoring a bigger apartment without moving, and getting discounted gift cards.
Recession Journal Part II: Broke or Poor?
We must understand fundamentally while some of our exercises in saving go for naught and why when things turn around, we forget our lessons. Unfortunately in America just eat one b
The Only 8 Rules of Investing You Need to Know
Investing seems so risky — and complicated. It really isn't, though, if you stick to the basics.
Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.