The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
If your last set of winter tires has seen its last blizzard, get your next set in plenty of time for the next set of snowflakes. These five options won't steer you wrong.
What do you get for the guy who seems to have everything (or, at least, wants almost nothing)? Check out this list of practical and experience-based gifts.
How much would you pay to sleep soundly at night, knowing your home is secure and your family is much safer? Well, I'd pay anything to be honest. But after my lockbumping post back
Today we found articles on ways to boost your Wi-Fi signal at home, money-saving tips for your next backpacking trip, and ways to stay accountable to your health and fitness goals.
For new investors with limited resources, the stock market can be confusing and intimidating. Index funds are an easy, low risk, and affordable way to get started.
Problogger Jim Wang explains how he pushed past the six-month small business plateau, kept growing, and eventually sold his blog for a cool $3 million.
The culture, the people, the food — city life is great, but it's also expensive. Luckily, these smaller cities offer big city amenities at country prices.
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
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Understanding the Gold Standard
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
The 5 Best Winter Tires
If your last set of winter tires has seen its last blizzard, get your next set in plenty of time for the next set of snowflakes. These five options won't steer you wrong.
20 Gifts for the Guy Who Has Everything
What do you get for the guy who seems to have everything (or, at least, wants almost nothing)? Check out this list of practical and experience-based gifts.
20 Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Summer
Let the sun shine on savings with these fun and family-friendly summer activities. The best part? They're super cheap!
Running the numbers on the bigger car: what’s your cost and is it worth it?
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Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste
Today we found articles on simple ways to cut plastic waste, easy tips for organizing your basement, and the best time to buy a car.
The $25 gadget that keeps my home and family safe.
How much would you pay to sleep soundly at night, knowing your home is secure and your family is much safer? Well, I'd pay anything to be honest. But after my lockbumping post back
Best Money Tips: How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal at Home
Today we found articles on ways to boost your Wi-Fi signal at home, money-saving tips for your next backpacking trip, and ways to stay accountable to your health and fitness goals.
The 5 Best Board Games for Adults
Board games have come a long way since the days of Monopoly, Chess, and Scrabble. Play any of these games with your friends and you'll have a blast.
4 Ways to Come Clean When You've Been Financially Unfaithful
Admitting your wrongdoings to a partner is hard. Add money to the mix, and that makes things even harder.
Ask the Readers: Do You Know Your Credit Score?
Tell us whether or not you know your credit score and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Things Americans Were Better at in the 1950s Than Today
Americans used to be so good at basic skills — like saving money. Things have gone a bit downhill since the 1950s.
15 Smart New Uses for Hair Clips
Hair clips may be great for keeping long hair in order, but they have many other uses, too. Get creative and get clippin'!
3 Steps to Getting Started in the Stock Market With Index Funds
For new investors with limited resources, the stock market can be confusing and intimidating. Index funds are an easy, low risk, and affordable way to get started.
25 Easy Ways to Make Your Life More Interesting
It's easy to get trapped in a humdrum routine. Shake things up with one or more of these simple activities, lessons, experiments, and adventures.
7 Ways to Help Your Parents Save Money
Help your parents enjoy their golden years without spending a fortune yourself.
How I Got Over the Hump and Sold My Blog for $3 Million
Problogger Jim Wang explains how he pushed past the six-month small business plateau, kept growing, and eventually sold his blog for a cool $3 million.
10 of America's Awesomest Cheap Cities
The culture, the people, the food — city life is great, but it's also expensive. Luckily, these smaller cities offer big city amenities at country prices.
Travel and Money: How to Get and Carry Cash Safely and Securely
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
Learn How to Travel Forever From These 7 Digital Nomads
Dreaming of quitting the 9-to-5 routine for a life of adventure? These digital nomads can show you how they did it.