Ah, spring. A time for new growth, time spent outside with friends and family, and a several month supply of Zyrtec. Oh, and of course, some great blog posts by personal finance
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The recession may have a silver lining in the form of better quality of life. Learn the 6 ways the recession has inspired us to save money and live well.
Keeping your hair silky smooth after color treatments isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these repair shampoos and your locks will go back to being luscious.
When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c
A variable income coupled with fixed expenses is tricky to manage. In this article you will find a five-step strategy that allows you to save effectively for retirement, take advan
With our economic situation still precarious, many people desire simple living. But what does that mean in our busy, modern culture, and how can we get there?
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9 Ways to Get Exactly What You Want From Customer Service
Use these Jedi mind tricks to get the best possible results from customer service reps.
Best Money Tips: First Signs of Spring
Ah, spring. A time for new growth, time spent outside with friends and family, and a several month supply of Zyrtec. Oh, and of course, some great blog posts by personal finance
Don't Let "Lizard Brain" Derail Your Finances
Blowing your hard-earned cash on impulse, emotional, and stress shopping? Your lizard brain is to blame.
Save on Car Maintenance With These 5 DIY Tips
Some car maintenance tasks are simple enough even for novices. These tasks require only a little time, a little knowledge, and a few tools.
Best Money Tips: Summer Heat
It's summer! Kids are almost out of school! And bloggers are hard at work, ignoring the nice weather and unsupervised children, bringing you the best advice on enjoying the frug
6 Secrets to a Joyful Life
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.
Smart Ways to Start and End Networking Conversations
Networking can be incredibly valuable...once you get the conversation started. Follow these suggestions to get in and out of conversations with ease.
8 Creative Uses for K-Cups
Brewing coffee with K-Cups is delicious and easy...and it uses LOTS of little containers. Get more life out of your K-Cups with these projects.
The 5 Best Gaming Headsets
A good gaming headset can take you right into the video game (well, sort of). Check these top picks for the best in audio quality, comfort, and other cool functions.
6 Upsides of the Down Economy
The recession may have a silver lining in the form of better quality of life. Learn the 6 ways the recession has inspired us to save money and live well.
The 5 Best Repair Shampoos
Keeping your hair silky smooth after color treatments isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these repair shampoos and your locks will go back to being luscious.
Making Home Affordable expanded again - borrowers allowed to refinance loans up to 125 percent of value
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Using Times New Roman on Your Résumé Is Like Wearing Sweatpants to an Interview
First impressions matter, especially on a resume. What does your choice of font say about you?
Best Money Tips: Unusual Uses for WD-40
Today we found articles on unusual but handing uses for WD-40, ways to save money on JetBlue, and how to make your commute more productive.
Saving for Retirement (and Other Long-Term Goals) on a Variable Income
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3 Steps to Building a Financial Safety Net From “The Economy of You”
These days, financial security means having more than one source of income. Learn how to develop yours with advice from this great new book.
This Simple Mistake on a Credit Application May Cost You
Your income plays a big role on credit card applications. Report it wisely (and honestly!) for best results — especially if you freelance.
Why Your Personal Savings Rate Matters
Banks and other big financial players measure and track lots of data about their performance. Here's one you should start tracking, too.
What is Simple Living and Why Should I Care?
With our economic situation still precarious, many people desire simple living. But what does that mean in our busy, modern culture, and how can we get there?
Save a $100,000 with a Do It Yourself Taste Test
Conduct a do it yourself taste test and save $100,000. Decide whether you prefer the generic or brand name in one afternoon sitting.