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Ask the Readers: Do You Feel Optimistic About Your Finances in 2015?

Tell us whether you feel optimistic about your finances in 2015 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: When Do You Want to Retire?

Tell us at what age you want to retire and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

How Wealthy Are You Beyond Your Bank Account?

On my previous article about working to death I found a pretty long comment by a woman named "Jen" who has a husband that works seven days a week to provide for his family. This l

Ask the Readers: Where Do You Like to Shop the Most?

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An Inexpensive Diversion

My digital era middle-school-aged son has adopted the use of a low-tech, low-cost entertainment device. I have put much effort into convincing him to balance his love of technology

Ask the Readers: What's the Worst Job You've Ever Had?

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Dumbest packaging ever?

I tend to believe that American consumers are savvier than advertisers and marketers give us credit for. That's why I don't understand why marketers waste so much time trying to se

5 Shopping Habits to Nix Before You Turn 30

Achieve financial success in your 30s by leaving these bad shopping habits back in your 20s.

Why Is "Rich" Often Equated With "Evil"?

I was born in China and it was a place where wealthy people were the public enemy for many decades. The sentiment was spread by the propaganda of the Communist government and res

Ask the Readers: Do You Play Sports?

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Ask the Readers: What Are Your New Year's Traditions?

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15 Essential Life Hacks That Will Save You Time in the Morning

Always late to work? Add a few of these clock-slowing, time-saving tricks to your morning routine, and get out of the house faster and with less stress.

5 Reasons Paper Checks Are Still Relevant

Checkbooks — who needs them! Well, actually...you do. Here’s why.

Ask the Readers: Do You Use Coupons?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Have Emergency Savings?

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How to Keep DIY Projects From Ruining Your Life

Before you swing a wrecking ball through your hard-earned savings, you should decide if home improvement DIY is worth it at all.

Off the Wall: 21 Clever Uses for Leftover Wallpaper

If you have a few orphaned rolls of wallpaper laying around, here are 21 creative ideas to use it up without putting it on the wall.

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a Spending Freeze?

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Need a game to learn to manage your credit?

Everybody learns best in their own way. Some by reading, some by listening, some only by personal experience--and there are always a few who never learn. But, if you're one of th

Best Money Tips: Steps to Finding Financial Improvement

Today we found some great articles on finding financial improvement, the reality of passive income, and lessons we can learn from Candy Crush Saga.