What if a magical spaceship from the planet Cheapos came to earth and brainwashed everyone so that every single American stopped buying useless junk and started to live way below t
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
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Today we found some great articles on writing a Craigslist ad that sells, things to spend your money on other than gas, and breathing life into stale bread.
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
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What If Everyone Suddenly Became Frugal?
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Today we found ways to save time and money during food prep, how to grow your savings in 2016, and steps to eliminate self-doubt.
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Ask the Readers: Could You Survive Without a Cell Phone?
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Ask the Readers: What’s the Best Gift You’ve Ever Received?
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Laddering for higher, more stable returns
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Best Money Tips: Earn More From Your Garage Sale
Today we found some stellar articles on earning more from your garage sale, saving on wedding reception food, and investing lessons from Monopoly.
5 Dumb IRA Mistakes Even Smart People Make
Investing in retirement is a great first step, but if you're making any of these easy-to-avoid IRA mistakes, you're hurting your returns.
Does living frugally hurt the economy?
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Dine Out?
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite App?
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Book review: The Drunkard's Walk
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Best Money Tips: Writing a Craigslist Ad That Sells
Today we found some great articles on writing a Craigslist ad that sells, things to spend your money on other than gas, and breathing life into stale bread.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Unwind After Work?
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What Not to Wear to a Job Interview
You've done everything in your job search right and landed an interview. Don't let the wrong outfit or accessories cost you the offer.
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
Can you Travel Light? Great! Fly Internationally for Free
Can you travel with carry on luggage only? Do you fly solo? And can you fly last minute? Great! Now you can fly for drastically discounted rates, and sometimes even for free.
Ask the Readers: How Much Do You Spend on Your Hobbies?
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Get Help Renovating Your Home With an FHA 203(k) Mortgage
The FHA 203(k) home renovation mortgage is an excellent option for purchasing and renovating a fixer-upper.
4 Meals You Can Make With Thanksgiving Leftovers
With these tasty meal options, you'll never let your Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste again!