If you are willing to put in some time and work, you may be able to save money on your next home purchase by buying a fixer-upper. Here's what to look for.
Given the tens of millions of Americans nearing the Golden Years, the fields of retirement and estate planning are expanding by leaps and bounds. Along with the growth of work f
Most people think that the frugal way to travel is to stay in hostels. However there are a number of scenarios where that may not be the case. Read on for some tips on how to
Many struggle with large credit card balances instead of saying to others, "I can't afford that," but recognizing financial limits is one key to financial freedom.
Whether you're getting something for free from a company or giving your significant other a gift, discover how our minds assign less value to more stuff.
Even if your place will never be ready for the cover of "Better Homes," you can keep it presentable and welcoming by focusing your cleaning in these key areas.
In the Philippines, they're threatening life sentences for people hoarding rice. In the United States, grocers need to put limits on rice purchases just to keep their shelves
Yesterday Paul Michael wrote an article comparing the income tax policies of McCain and Obama and suggested that he would vote for Obama because Obama's tax policy would benefit ev
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What to Look for in a Fixer-Upper
If you are willing to put in some time and work, you may be able to save money on your next home purchase by buying a fixer-upper. Here's what to look for.
Debunking Common Estate Planning Myths
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I Lost My Tax Documents… Now What?
Now where did that missing 1099 go…? Never fear, here's how to deal with lost tax documents.
Hostels vs Hotels: Choosing the Perfect Place to Stay Within your Budget
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6 Reasons You're Not as Happy as You'd Like to Be
Stuck in a rut? Here are six reasons you may be feeling blue and ways to pick yourself up, from jolting your routine to clearing away clutter.
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Is Peer Pressure Keeping You Poor?
Many struggle with large credit card balances instead of saying to others, "I can't afford that," but recognizing financial limits is one key to financial freedom.
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Here's How Much It Costs to Lose a Pound on 5 Popular Weight Loss Plans
Losing weight isn't easy, and if you choose the wrong plan, it isn't cheap, either. We break down the true cost of some popular weight loss plans.
The Presenter’s Paradox: Why Less Really Is More
Whether you're getting something for free from a company or giving your significant other a gift, discover how our minds assign less value to more stuff.
Company Coming? 10 Areas to Clean to Make It Count
Even if your place will never be ready for the cover of "Better Homes," you can keep it presentable and welcoming by focusing your cleaning in these key areas.
Here's How Your Credit Score Affects Your Job Search
Can a low FICO score damage your shot at your dream job? Yes and no. Learn what a potential boss can see in your credit report.
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The ethics of hoarding
In the Philippines, they're threatening life sentences for people hoarding rice. In the United States, grocers need to put limits on rice purchases just to keep their shelves
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Wine
Today we found some great articles on ways to save on wine, career strategies of high earners, and things you can do to live a happier life.
Ask the Readers: How Do you Save on Your Phone Bill?
Tell us how you save on your phone bill and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Investment Gains Taxes Increase - The Worst Tax Policy Ever?
Yesterday Paul Michael wrote an article comparing the income tax policies of McCain and Obama and suggested that he would vote for Obama because Obama's tax policy would benefit ev
10 Home Renovations That Almost Pay for Themselves
If you'd like to make some home improvements now and recoup those costs when you sell, these are the 10 renovations that earn the best return.