During a recession is the worst time to be a temp -- whatever work companies have will go to employees, as a way to avoid having to lay them off. Another bad time is middle of a re
Getting your first post-graduation paycheck can be exciting and unnerving. Find ways to fully support yourself -- either immediately or sometime in the future -- and b
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Coming Soon: Good Times for Temp Workers
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Give your favorite bookworm a real treat this holiday season with any of these stellar gift ideas.
Secrets to World Travel (and Blogging About It)
There's a lot to know (or rather, to learn) about traveling the world and writing about it. These two books can help you get up and go.
8 Personal Finance Resolutions Anyone Can Master
Make — and keep! — these simple money resolutions in the new year. Your finances will thank you.
Making Your First Paycheck Work for You
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Want to Keep Your Disposable Razor Blades Sharp? Use Your Arm
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The 5 Best Tents
Don't let harsh weather (or complicated setups) keep you from enjoying your next camping trip. Check out our picks for the five best tents.
3 Real Costs of Self-Publishing a Kids' Book
Think writing books for kids is an easy way to earn a living? Think again.
10 Easy Pesto Recipes (And Only One Uses Basil!)
Go beyond basil with these 10 delicious pesto recipes that use everything from cilantro to beets!
How to Make Ends Meet When You're House Poor
Home is meant to be a haven. If it's leaving you racked with debt (and stress), it's time to consider these options.
13 DIY Clothing Projects for Men
Upgrade a wardrobe and cut your clothing costs with these simple and stylish DIY menswear projects.
7 More Travel Destinations That Aren't Worth the Money
These popular destinations get a lot of hype, but for the travelers who visit them, there's mostly a lot of disappointment. Don't be one of them!
The 4 Most Common Unnecessary "Needs"
Reducing your budget can be difficult when you have so many "needs," but these four types of so-called necessities aren't required at all.
16 Time-Saving Hacks for People With Busy Mornings
Mornings are always hard, but you can make them faster and easier with some simple shortcuts.
The High Cost of Buying a Boat
Imagining yourself relaxed and content on the deck of your very own boat? Consider the full cost before you buy.
6 Job Myths Boomers Should Stop Believing
Age is just a number. And if you're a baby boomer, you have to stop believing the myths that can keep you from great jobs later in life.
What Can You Buy for $1 These Days?
They say $1 ain't what it used to be, and they're right. But the humble $1 bill can still get you plenty. Here are 21 possibilities.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Protect the Data on Your Smartphone
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11 Ways to Earn Extra Cash From Thrift Stores
A single parent tight for cash shopped thrift stores to save — until one day he figured out he could earn money thrifting, too. Learn his secrets.
10 Ways to Tidy Up Your Finances Before the Holidays
Fall is here, and the holidays are right around the corner. It's time to get your finances in tiptop shape.