Your average thermostat can't be controlled from anywhere or learn your temperature preferences. That's why it's time to upgrade to one of these smart thermostats.
For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
Today we found some great articles on creative ways to give to charity, what to know before buying a vacation home, and rules for following up after an interview.
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Work doesn't take a vacation when you do. Learn how to leave work behind without coming back to an overflowing inbox.
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Your average thermostat can't be controlled from anywhere or learn your temperature preferences. That's why it's time to upgrade to one of these smart thermostats.
5 More Fun, Affordable Train Trips
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One-time encounters or long-term relationships: when negotiating strategies should differ
For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
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Who says you have to be a social butterfly to have fun? These great hobbies are perfect for introverts.
3 Times a Refinance Is the Wrong Move
A mortgage refinance can save you tons, right? Not always.
5 Reasons You Can Be Denied for a Credit Card Even With Good Credit
Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.
Six Boneless Dishes for the Hot Wing Crowd
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How a Sale and Lease-Back Can Help a Homeowner Avoid Foreclosure
Losing your home to foreclosure is not the only option for struggling homeowners. Here's what you need to know about a short sale lease-back.
Five Reasons Why I Love Public Transportation
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
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When people see us make a lifestyle change — even a positive one like frugality — their responses often resemble the Five Stages of Grief.
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.
Best Money Tips: Creative Ways to Give to Charity
Today we found some great articles on creative ways to give to charity, what to know before buying a vacation home, and rules for following up after an interview.
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All you need is a basic, stocked kitchen and widely available ingredients to prepare these travel-friendly recipes.
Best Credit Cards for Cruises
Start planning for your next cruise vacation with these credit cards.
The 5 Best Food Dehydrators
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