You may start out thinking of financial freedom as a number, but eventually, you realize that it's a much more achievable goal if you focus on your state of mind.
Who wants to pay to have unwanted stuff hauled away? Here are 10 ideas for profiting from your unwanted clutter — if not in dollars, at least in karma.
529 plans for college expenses are very cool but extremely quirky. Cool federal-tax benefits, which were temporary and set to expire in just a few years, have been made permanent b
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You worked hard to build up your emergency fund for a rainy day like today. Is it raining hard enough to dip into your stash of cash?
6 Simple Ways to Make a Fantastic First Impression
You know first impressions matter most — and that can make a tense situation worse. Master the art of meeting people with these simple rules.
Financial Independence Is More Than Just a Number
You may start out thinking of financial freedom as a number, but eventually, you realize that it's a much more achievable goal if you focus on your state of mind.
12 Ideas for Cheap, Festive, Fall Decor
Fall has… fallen again... and that means festive decor. Make your home fit for the season with these fun, frugal fall projects.
How to Live a Retired Life Before Retirement
You don't have to wait until retirement to start living like you already have.
How to Earn Extra Income With a Drone
Put that new drone to good use and make a little extra cash on the side.
5 Romantic, Inexpensive Anniversary Celebrations
A frugal approach to relationship anniversaries can still spur fun and spark romance. Try one of these creative and inexpensive ideas.
Homemade Lotion Recipes
For luscious, organic lotion, making your own is the way to go. Follow these recipes to have some seriously happy, healthy, and moisturized skin.
5 Ways Being Nice at Work Can Payoff
If you think cutthroat competition is the best way to get ahead at work, hold up. Being nice is a better (and, well, nicer) way to end up on top.
The Secret to Better Money Management May Be in Your Past
Those sepia-toned remembrances of your past self aren't just for afternoon daydreams — you can turn them into powerful motivators, too.
Drive the Old Car or Buy a New Car?
The cost of a new car can be much bigger than the sticker price...even going so far as to affect your retirement savings.
Working on the Road: A Book Review for Professional Nomads
Wise Bread's Nora Dunn shares advice about working while traveling in her new book, "Working on the Road." Find out if the lifestyle is for you, too.
How to Give Yourself a Manicure at Home
Manicures can give your nails a polished, professional appearance, but they aren't cheap. Here's how to make your nails look great at home.
How to Avoid New Carry-on Luggage Charges
New fees for carry-on luggage have started creeping up on consumers. Discover how to pack defensively and avoid these extra charges.
5 Ways to Safeguard Your Financial Future With Just $200
You don't need a lot of dough to safeguard your financial future. A couple hundred bucks is a good start.
10 Ways to Get Rid of Stuff Frugally
Who wants to pay to have unwanted stuff hauled away? Here are 10 ideas for profiting from your unwanted clutter — if not in dollars, at least in karma.
Are You Ready for Home Ownership?
My husband and I just moved to the Great Northwest, and we batted around the idea of purchasing our first home. [more]
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Whether it's a dented floor model dishwasher, or you're paying in cash… know that you can — and should — demand a discount.
529 Plans for College Expenses: What’s Cool and What’s Quirky
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How to Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions by the End of Summer
Summer is a great time to tackle those New Year's resolutions so that you can just coast through to the holiday season.