You wouldn't necessarily know it from watching him on his appearance on The Colbert Report. He comes across as a soft-spoken, good-natured guy, for sure. [more]
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
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Best Money Tips: Financial Gifts for Children
Today we found some great articles on financial gift ideas for children, preventing airport spending, and fun things to do for free or on the cheap.
4 Low-Cost Alternatives to a 4-Year Degree
College is not cheap, but don't be dismayed. You can still find success without a four-year degree.
The 5 Best Earplugs
Sleeping soundly on-the-go isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these earplugs and you can snooze whenever you need to.
5 Things Millennials Can Do to Buy a House Within the Next Decade
Millennials know from money woes. With some smart money moves, you'll be ready to buy your first home within the decade — or sooner.
Best Money Tips: Saving on Gas
Today we found some awesome articles on saving on gas, figuring out extreme couponing, and why you should love credit cards.
This Simple Shopping List Strategy From $5 Meal Plan Will Save You Big
Shop smarter, save better. Keep to your grocery budget with a great grocery shopping strategy from the pros at $5 Meal Plan.
7 Easy Ways to Invest in China
China's economy just keeps on growing and making people richer. Here's how an average investor like you can get in on it.
Buy This — Not That — at the Farmer's Market
The fresh local fare at your neighborhood farmer's market is chock full of goodies — what's a good deal, and what should you skip?
Ugliest shoes in the world - now less than $10.
When I first saw Crocs, I thought they were bad. But, they grew on me. [more]
4 Times It's Okay to Borrow From Your Life Insurance Policy
Borrowing from a life insurance policy is rarely a good idea, but the potentially lower borrowing costs can really help you out in a jam.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save at a Restaurant
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save at a restaurant, going green and saving big, and refusing a promotion.
Pure Genius - All In The Name Of Eco-Friendly
Ok, recycling is as eco-friendly as I get so far, and I'm even too lazy for that sometimes. [more]
How Small Monthly Bills Slowly Wreck Your Annual Budget
Do you think of your expenses in terms of monthly payments? That mindset may be killing your finances.
A year without toilet paper - The Interview
You wouldn't necessarily know it from watching him on his appearance on The Colbert Report. He comes across as a soft-spoken, good-natured guy, for sure. [more]
Best Money Tips: Retirement Questions People Forget to Ask
Today we found some stellar articles on important (but often forgotten) retirement questions, easy part-time jobs, and work-life balance tips.
7 Ways Your Smartphone Is Hurting Your Career
We’re more connected now than ever before — but be careful! Sometimes your smartphone can do your career more harm than good.
The Stock Market Has Been Really Tough on These 10 Industries
Let's face it — this past August was a terrible month for stocks. Here's a look at the industries that performed the worst.
How Inconvenience Helped Me Save Money
When one writer's local grocery store closed, she learned about planning, convenience, and how driving further can sometimes also mean spending less.
Roll your own cost-of-living index
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
6 Ways to Save on Pregnancy Expenses
Oh baby! Shopping for your soon-to-be bundle of joy can be as frugal as it is fun with if you know what to look for — and where.