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
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
Airfare isn't cheap, and it's rarely free. But if you can be flexible with your travel plans and know whom to ask (and how), you really can fly for free.
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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
Getting by without a job, part 4--get free stuff
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
Easy Budgeting for First Time Singles
Single living has its own budgeting quirks. Here's how to get off to the right solo start.
These At-Home Exercises Will Give You a Gym-Quality Workout for Free
If the gym membership was a casualty of your war on spending, you don't have to suffer flabby abs. Get fit at home with these great routines.
12 Instant Pot Recipes That Will Save You Money
The Instant Pot just may be your perfect solution to easy, multi-purpose meal-making on the cheap.
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.
Behind the Times - I learn about Keep the Change
Bank of America's Keep the Change program is the modern solution to a change jar. Are you saving your pennies?
5 Personal Finance Tasks That Aren't as Hard as You Think
Personal finance sounds tricky in theory. In practice, it's much easier than you might think.
The 5 Best Microwaves
From defrosting an entire chicken to popping all the popcorn in a bag without burning, these microwaves can make your life easier.
10 Ways to Get Free (or Almost Free) Airline Tickets
Airfare isn't cheap, and it's rarely free. But if you can be flexible with your travel plans and know whom to ask (and how), you really can fly for free.
30 Household Products Vinegar Can Replace
Vinegar has at least 30 uses that make it a viable alternative to many household and personal products. Save money — the natural way, with vinegar.
5 Smart Ways to Meet a Rewards Card Minimum Spending Requirement
Sign-up bonuses can jump-start your rewards-earning potential. Here's how to hit your card's minimum spending requirement, fast.
How to Claim Social Security Benefits While Living Abroad
If your retirement plans involve spending your golden years abroad, you should know how to take your Social Security benefits with you.
How to Research a Home's Location Before You Buy
Finding the perfect home is all about location, location, location. Here's how you can get the scoop on your potential new neighborhood.
5 Money Moves to Make Even If You Don't Plan to Buy a House
Getting a mortgage isn't the only reason to keep your finances in tiptop shape. You should make these money moves even if you plan to rent forever.
6 Common Homebuying Myths, Debunked
The first step toward easing your homebuying jitters is to stop faking yourself out with these falsehoods.
25 Ways to Take Five Minutes for Yourself
If you're oh-so-busy and need a break, check out these simple, easy ways to take five minutes and recharge.
6 Easy Ways to Stop Wasting Plastic
Want to do your part and help the environment? Cut back on plastic by cutting out these six things.
The 5 Best Computer Mice
You don't have to play a cat-and-mouse game to find the best...you know. Find our picks for the best computer mice here.
The 5 Best Weed Trimmers
Hate having weeds muck up your beautiful lawn? Check out our picks for the top five weed trimmers and rid your home of them today.