Is your long list of goals looking a little… optimistic? You really can achieve all of them, but you'll have to plan smart and set priorities first. Here's how.
If your Halloween shopping is more of a trick than a treat, it might be time to rein in the spending. How does your spend compare with your neighbors'?
This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
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6 Steps to Achieving All Your Goals
Is your long list of goals looking a little… optimistic? You really can achieve all of them, but you'll have to plan smart and set priorities first. Here's how.
4 Surprising Things Lenders Check Besides Your Credit Score
It's no secret your credit score is important. But when it comes to getting a home loan, it's not the only determining factor.
9 Foods That Will Keep You Satisfied for Longer
One way to avoid overeating is to dine on foods that make you feel full longer. Here are the foods with the best staying power.
Are You Spending Too Much on Halloween This Year?
If your Halloween shopping is more of a trick than a treat, it might be time to rein in the spending. How does your spend compare with your neighbors'?
8 Ways to Get Noticed During a Job Search
During a job search, the last thing you want to be is just another applicant. Use these suggestions to get creative and stand out from the crowd!
12 Things People With Good Communication Skills Never Do
If you want to engage the people you’re talking with instead of making them tune out, you must avoid these 12 things.
10 Simple All Natural Bug and Mosquito Repellents
Those stinging, biting bugs are back in the air — but you can keep them at bay naturally with these 10 concoctions and tricks.
25 Signs That You've Been at the Same Job Too Long
25 humorous, yet painful, signs that you've simply been around at the same job TOO long.
How to Ensure You Get the Home Loan You Want
Ever since the real estate crash, mortgage lenders have tightened requirements. That means to get a loan, you have to be well prepared.
9 Expensive Mistakes of the Newly Retired
Retirement always has a few bumps in the road. But these nine costly mistakes can derail you completely.
6 Thoughts Everyone Has Their First Day of Retirement
After years of hard work, diligent saving, and careful planning the big day finally arrives and you've retired. Now what?
10 Simple Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
A few small lifestyle changes is all it takes to lower bad cholesterol — and only one of them is exercise. Get going for a healthier heart!
12 Reasons You Deserve to Get Fired
Losing a job is never fun and it's rarely easy. That is, it isn't easy unless you're guilty of any of these career derailers.
Stalemate on the Debt Ceiling?
People are speculating about the result if there's a stalemate on the debt ceiling. I know what would really happen, because I live in Illinois.
7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Jay-Z
Jay-Z is one of the wealthiest entertainers in the world, and his latest studio release, 4:44, has some important financial insights.
10 Affordable Kids' Gifts That Won't Rot Their Brains
Give a kid an "educational" toy and it'll soon migrate to the bottom of the toy box. Try these toys and games that are fun first and smart second.
The Psychology of Cash Flow
Money flows in and out of your life. To keep a good handle on it, you not only need to get a good handle on your budget, but also on your mind.
5 Famous Overseas Film Settings You Can Visit on Any Budget
Have you ever fallen in love with a place after seeing it on the big screen? These overseas film settings are affordable and absolutely beautiful.
College Guide
This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
When You Should Get a Business Credit Card Over a Consumer Card
Here's a breakdown of the extra benefits that come with a business credit card that you should consider.