I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this
In The Quiet Millionaire, author and Certified Financial Planner Brett Wilder gives common-sense advice on how to build net worth: “Your goal should be to make the value of what yo
Have you wondered why you were rejected from a job even though you felt like you had all the skills to do the job? Do you want to improve your chances at getting the job you wa
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
Many of us think we don't have enough time in the day to do what we really want — but the truth is that, well, that's not quite true. Discover how to do more.
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Does a plastic cork make for a lousy wine?
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The 5 Best Money Podcasts
You can find podcasts about everything, even personal finance. Add these to your queue and improve your finances whenever the time is right.
How Kids and Adults Can Earn Extra Income by Doing Voice-Overs
Want to get paid just to talk? It takes some dedication, but doing voice-over work can bring in extra cash for kids and adults alike.
The Quiet Millionaire: Parts 4 & 5 - Building Your Net Worth
In The Quiet Millionaire, author and Certified Financial Planner Brett Wilder gives common-sense advice on how to build net worth: “Your goal should be to make the value of what yo
12 Ways to Stop Skipping Your Workouts
You really meant to do your workout today, but… Replace those I-meant-tos with actual workouts with some simple, effective motivators.
Best Money Tips: Strategies to Build Wealth Fast
Today we found strategies to build wealth fast, the right way to load your dishwasher, and how to plan a fun and frugal Thanksgiving meal.
And did you do it with respect?
A few years back, I read a profile of a holistic fitness guru. There was a sidebar with a little quiz
Five Interview Lessons Learned from Horrible Interviews
Have you wondered why you were rejected from a job even though you felt like you had all the skills to do the job? Do you want to improve your chances at getting the job you wa
Hambone Soup and 13 Other Hambone Recipes
If you've got some leftover ham, you've got an endless array of cheap, delicious eats. Try one of these recipes!
Pay yourself last is okay too
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
11 Great Life Hacks Your Grandparents Forgot to Share With You
While modern technology has made life easier, there are still some incredible life hacks our grandparents used to use. And we should, too!
Best Money Tips: Saving on Winter Energy Bills
Today we found some awesome articles on saving on winter energy bills, turning a hobby into income, and things your kids need to know about money.
Delicious Ways to Prepare Affordable White Fish
Fish has plenty of protein and fewer calories than other meats — plus it's easy on the budget. Discover delicious ways to prepare frugal white fish.
The 5 Best Air Fresheners
Life gets messy, and those messes can stink. Try any of these five air fresheners to combat unpleasant smells and keep life fresh.
Can You Have It All? 4 Tips for Doing More With Your Time
Many of us think we don't have enough time in the day to do what we really want — but the truth is that, well, that's not quite true. Discover how to do more.
Be a Smarter Home Buyer by Avoiding These 12 House Hunter Cliches
Binge watching "House Hunters" may leave you with big ideas, but please — don't listen to these stupid home-buying comments.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Winter Clothes?
Tell us how you save on winter clothes and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Taking Frugal Road Trips (Even When Gas Prices Are High)
Call your friends and pack up the car — it's road trip season! Here's how to do it on the cheap.
Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Organic Food?
Tell us if you buy organic food and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Couponing: Hobby or Lifestyle?
Clipping coupons is a great way to save money at the grocery store. But is "extreme couponing" the right choice for you and your family?