Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps
The New Year is infamous when it comes to resolutions — not because most people manage to turn over a new leaf but because we declare big goals, work towards them for a few months
The borrow-at-a-low-interest-rate-and-invest-to-get-greater-returns mentality was so embedded in our belief system that there almost seemed to be a stigma attached to not carrying
I hope you'll permit me to speculate a little on what it means to live below our means. When you think about it, there are various ways to address our financial goals, which I'll c
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The bad thing about being unemployed during a period of high unemployment, besides the obvious of being jobless, is that the competition can be unusually fierce. Though I encourage
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Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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Buying mutual funds is a simple way to build an investment portfolio. Here are the basics to get you started.
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If, God forbid, you were to lose everything, what would you need to get by? Start with the basics and work your way up.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Sell Your Car
Think you're ready to bid a fond farewell to your hoopty? Hang on — make sure you know what you're selling — and what you're buying.
Why Index Funds Are the Best Choice for New Investors
New investors may be tempted to move their mutual fund investments into an actively managed fund. Choose an index fund instead to avoid a costly mistake.
Here's What I Learned About Money After Using Acorns
I've never been good with money. But in just three months of using Acorns, I've gotten a whole lot better.
How Baking Soda Took My Bathroom from “Yuck” to Yes!
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Best Credit Cards for Cruises
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Save money on a cleaning service by using a little elbow grease of your own. Your home will sparkle — and it's a lot easier than you think!
Getting by without a job, part 1--losing a job
Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps
Best Money Tips: Secrets to Getting More Done
Today we found some fantastic articles on secrets to getting more done, quitting your job the right way, and staying warm for less this winter.
Get In Gear For The New Year: 5 Tips For Making Resolutions
The New Year is infamous when it comes to resolutions — not because most people manage to turn over a new leaf but because we declare big goals, work towards them for a few months
Rethinking The Early Mortgage Payoff
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7 Signs It's Time to Break Up With Your Credit Cards
When your credit card starts burning a hole in your pocket, it's time to re-think the convenience of carrying plastic.
What's Your Financial Philosophy? What It Means To Live Below Your Means
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Comparing Online Backup Services
There are a number of online backup services to choose from. Here are a few of the most popular online backup services and how they rate when compared against one another.
5 Simple Ways to Cut Your Car Expenses
With ever-rising gas prices, it's important to do what we can to cut back vehicle expenses. Here are five simple things you can do to keep that cash in your wallet!
Working While You Wait
The bad thing about being unemployed during a period of high unemployment, besides the obvious of being jobless, is that the competition can be unusually fierce. Though I encourage
Beware of Pretty Things: 4 Reasons I’m Keeping My Ugly, Old Stuff
Last night I strolled through the furniture showroom with my jaw unhinged and my heart thumping: “Look at all this good-looking stuff!” After some careful consideration th
Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Today we found some great articles on frugal ways to celebrate Halloween, saving on baby gear, and saving at warehouse clubs.