So long, Stinktown! If your current zipcode just isn't doing it for you, pull up stakes and start over fresh in one of these five forward looking 'burgs.
Too much stuff getting in your way and getting you down? Part cleaning and part therapy, deep decluttering clears ours heads while it clears out space.
Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
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What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
The 5 Best Cities for Starting Over
So long, Stinktown! If your current zipcode just isn't doing it for you, pull up stakes and start over fresh in one of these five forward looking 'burgs.
12 Ways a Deep Declutter Can Improve Your Life
Too much stuff getting in your way and getting you down? Part cleaning and part therapy, deep decluttering clears ours heads while it clears out space.
10 Hidden Housing Costs New Homeowners Don't Expect
Buying a house comes with tons of hidden costs — and newbie buyers tend to overlook these 10 big ones.
8 Fees You Need to Stop Paying Right Now
Save hundreds of dollars a year by dropping these useless fees from your life.
25 Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes That Save Time and Money
You don't need a lot of fancy ingredients to put a flavorful meal on the table. Make dinner easy with short grocery lists and basic preparations.
37 Hidden Travel Fees You've Probably Paid But Shouldn't Have
On your next trip, keep your wallet and your calculator close, and carry this list to help you spot the hidden fees on everything from water to Wi-Fi.
5 American Cities Where You Can Retire On Just Social Security
If Social Security is your primary post-retirement income, it may be time to move. Maybe to one of these five low-cost U.S. cities.
How Much Personal Finance Info Should You Share?
TMI doesn't just apply to your health and love life. You might not want to spill all the beans on your finances, either.
The Easiest Way to Invest in the World's Biggest Companies
You don't need thousands of dollars to buy high-priced stock — really!
23 Frugal Living Resolutions Anyone Can Master
As the Champagne pops and the confetti flies, why not make some resolutions you can really keep this year?
15 Ways to Suck Up at Work That Won't Make You Feel Slimy
Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
6 Signs You're Not Frugal — You're Cheap!
Believe it or not, there's such a thing as being too frugal. It's called "being a cheapskate."
How to Succeed at Work Despite Your Lousy Boss
A nightmare boss doesn't have to mean a nightmare job. With the right frame of mind you can still be successful.
10 Beloved Books of Successful Millionaires
What's on your bookshelf right now? A bestseller? A classic? Well, some of the richest people in the world have a few book recommendations for you.
We Do the Math: Save for Retirement or Pay Off Credit Card Debt?
It's a finance question for the ages: Should you save for retirement, or pay off credit card debt? Find out what the math says.
Hobby Lobby, Who Exactly Are You Trying To Fool?
Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?
How to Plan for a Forced Early Retirement
Eighteen percent of Americans are forced to retire early. Are you prepared for an early retirement?
Here's How Rich You'd Be If You Stopped Drinking
Don't drink away your savings. You might be surprised what the average American spends covering that bar tab each year.
The 5 Best Deodorants for Men
Don't give people another reason to stay away. Make yourself (or your man) presentable with one of these five best deodorants for men.