If you're tracking your spending, you know how much money it takes to live on. If you're tracking your investments, you know about how much return you're getting from your capital.
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
When you help others, you help yourself, too — and often in unexpected ways. Discover ways to socialize, further your career, and more, all while giving back.
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Working From Home
Working from home is not all pajamas and afternoon naps. If you want to keep your job, you actually have to work, too.
10 Ways You're Being a Terrible Neighbor
Unless you enjoy being a terrible neighbor, maybe keep the sloppy parking and late night fireworks to a minimum.
Save Money on Shaving With These Razor Tricks
Make your razor go the extra mile — and last up to a year — with these money-saving (and razor-saving) tricks.
Can You Buy Your Way Out of the Rat Race?
If you're tracking your spending, you know how much money it takes to live on. If you're tracking your investments, you know about how much return you're getting from your capital.
Check Out These 5 Legit Mystery Shopping Gigs
Get paid to shop? Yes, it can be done, and without getting scammed.
Homebrewed Beer: The Results
Home-brewing can lead to better tasting and cheaper beer. What's not to like?
6 Inspiring Quotes About Money From Successful Women
Use these inspiring words of wisdom from female finance pros to boost your bottom line.
11 Easy Ways to Fix Your Whole Life This Summer
Rather than focusing on getting your body "bikini-ready," make a few easy lifestyle changes and live your best life.
Best Money Tips: Save on Everyday Expenses
Today we found some great articles to help you save on everyday expenses, create cheap DIY costumes for couples, and ask for a raise the right way.
10 Fun Hobbies You Can Take Up for Free
You could kill a couple of hours every evening watching the tube. Or you could take up one of these fabulous, fun, and free pastimes.
9 Childhood Collectibles Worth Big Bucks Today
Climb into the attic or visit your storage locker — those old toys and games you held onto for no reason may be worth thousands today.
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 2
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
Slow DRIP into investing
My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]
8 Signs You Need a Social Media Detox
Social media is fun, until it becomes your whole life. If you can relate, it might be time for a social media detox.
15 Uses for Garlic That Deserve a Round of Applause
Put your garlic to work beyond the kitchen with this list of alternative uses that help you do everything from remove splinters to cure sore throats.
5 Reasons Women Might Retire With More Wealth
Despite shortchanges in earnings, women just may be able to retire with more wealth than men. Here's why.
Being Frugal Without Giving Up Your Social Life
Despite what some people think, you don't have to be a hermit to be frugal. Learn how you can have a fun social life AND maintain your budget.
9 Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering
When you help others, you help yourself, too — and often in unexpected ways. Discover ways to socialize, further your career, and more, all while giving back.
Best Money Tips: Things You Should Never Pay For
Today we found things that you should never pay for, smart ways to exercise at work, and amazing uses for apple cider vinegar.
3 Terrible Things Foreclosure Does to Your Credit
A foreclosure stings, but you can rebuild. Here's what it will do to your credit, and the steps to take to get it back.