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Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
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Giving is Better Than Blogging... or IS it?
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A 20% down payment isn't pocket change. If you can't afford 20% down on your mortgage loan, you still have other loan options.
How to Benefit From Rising Interest Rates
Rising interest rates aren't all bad. Here's how to make rate hikes work to your favor.
Make Your Dream Career a Reality for Less Than $100
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Can I say, right here and now, I love free anything. But free ice-cream? [more]
Balancing Living in the Now With Planning for the Future
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11 Cool Uses for Popsicle Sticks
Don't toss those old popsicle sticks in the trash! Give 'em a quick rinse and upcycle them into something new and cool.
6 Ways Having a Family Boosts Your Career
Career and family are not mutually exclusive. Find out how having a family helps you work smarter — and get further ahead.
How to Negotiate Your Rent
A rent hike may have you packing your bags, but if you don't want to move, it's time to haggle.
Best Money Tips: Take Advantage of Happy Hour
Today we found some great articles on taking advantage of happy hour, reasons to update your resume regularly, and improving your credit score.
Best Money Tips: How to Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes
Today we found articles on how to fall asleep in two minutes, scientific ways to be more productive, and three ways to boost your income.
Frugal Transport--bicycling
Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
30+ Cash Back Sites to Earn You Thousands Per Year
Cash back sites and apps let you save and even earn cash in unique ways. Try one of these sites on your next shopping trip!
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]
Stopping the Student-Loan Debt Stress
Is your student-loan debt causing stress, influencing you to make financial decisions that are not necessarily in your best long-term interests, and delaying your entry into what your parents [more]
8 Times You Should Demand a Discount
Whether it's a dented floor model dishwasher, or you're paying in cash… know that you can — and should — demand a discount.
What Job Hunters Should Really Look for in a Job Offer
Taco Tuesday has a nice ring to it, but it won't help boost your bottom line. Look for a job with perks that really matter.
Your budget: envelopes or a plan?
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
How Do Airline Companion Tickets Work and Where Do You Get Them?
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