Today we found smart things to do before 2015 comes to an end, the best ways to make the most of Black Friday, and tips on overcoming things that limit your potential.
Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot
By 2009, passports will be mandatory for all US citizens traveling abroad. If you were planning a trip to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean, this could mean a rather substantial add
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This is really a non-issue, if you work a regular job: Your employer withholds taxes. It's also not much of an issue if you're self-employed and your income is reasonably
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I have to admit that while many people in the U.S. talk about “Keeping up with the Joneses”, I spent the first 20 years of my life never knowing what that meant. My rural lifestyl
If you're looking to shorten your cleaning to-do list, experts say you'll be fine — or even better off — by not cleaning these commonly cleaned things.
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Best Money Tips: 15 Things to Do Before 2015 Ends
Today we found smart things to do before 2015 comes to an end, the best ways to make the most of Black Friday, and tips on overcoming things that limit your potential.
The new face of poverty is fat
Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot
How to Escape Reward Card Spending Traps
Even savvy shoppers can get sucked into credit card traps. Get the benefits of a rewards card and avoid the pitfalls by developing these habits.
Save 50% On Your Passport Application?
By 2009, passports will be mandatory for all US citizens traveling abroad. If you were planning a trip to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean, this could mean a rather substantial add
How to Save Money by Going (Mostly) Meatless
By making a few clever substitutions, you can save money going (mostly) meatless — and make food that tastes so good, you won't even miss the meat.
11 Attractive Standing Desks You Can Actually Afford
If you've thought about switching to a standing desk but have been put off by the price (or the appearance), consider this collection of affordable, attractive designs.
5 Smart Strategies to Rack Up More Credit Card Rewards
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Taxes on irregular income
This is really a non-issue, if you work a regular job: Your employer withholds taxes. It's also not much of an issue if you're self-employed and your income is reasonably
The 5 Best Kitchen Dish Towels
Keeping your dishes sparkly clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these kitchen dish towels and your dishes will stay forever flawless.
Looking for Answers in Life? Here's your Key...
So many of us are feeling stuck in our lives, searching for something we seem to flirt with and skirt arou
The 5 Best Makeup Brush Sets
Keeping your beauty tools in tip top shape isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these makeup brush sets and your makeup tools will last (almost) forever.
7 Places Teens (and Adults) Can Learn About Money
Opportunities to develop financial literacy are closer than you think. Here are seven nearby places to gain practical skills with lifelong benefits.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Short-Term Financial Goals?
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Miss the Big Sale? Claim Your Savings Anyway
Use these techniques to haggle your way to savings, even if you miss a sale.
Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business: Get Miles Without the Fees
Earn 1.5x miles on all purchases with no fees with the Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business Credit Card
Biggest Money Saving Tip: Move Far Away from the Joneses
I have to admit that while many people in the U.S. talk about “Keeping up with the Joneses”, I spent the first 20 years of my life never knowing what that meant. My rural lifestyl
9 Things You Don't Need to Clean
If you're looking to shorten your cleaning to-do list, experts say you'll be fine — or even better off — by not cleaning these commonly cleaned things.
15 Free Ways to Entertain Kids for an Afternoon
It's hot outside and the kids are bored. Keep them entertained and active with one of these free and fun summertime adventures.
Is a Farm Share a Smart Buy for Your Household?
Fresh, local produce is available to you via CSA share. Are these worth the money for your household?
6 Great Side Jobs for Book Lovers
Wishing you could spend all day reading books instead of going to work? Put that bookwormery to good use by getting paid to be a book lover.