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Everyone loves to hate on the typical 9-to-5 work schedule, but it might actually be ideal for you.
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You know you should have either a 401K or an IRA. Have you considered you might need both?
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5 Times It's Okay to Delay Retirement Savings
We'll just about never tell you to put off retirement savings. But in these extreme and temporary instances, it might be okay.
10 Ways to Save Money on a Great American Road Trip
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It's not just yourself you need to prepare for a job hunt. Prepare your money, too!
3 Easy Steps to Take for a Better 401k
Everyone should know the basics of asset allocation by now, or so you thought. Here's three other things you can do to help your 401k.
Flashback Friday: 40 Best Budget-Friendly Travel Tips Ever
We would all love to travel more, but it can get so expensive! Good thing we've found all the ways to do it on the cheap.
Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes
It's few days before Halloween, and I have given barely a thought to what I'll wear...but I have some great ideas.
The 6 Craziest Things People Have Done to Land a Job
What's it take to land a job these days? For these six job-seekers, it took creativity, daring, and in one case, about 2,000 hours of game design.
5 Sobering Facts About Social Security You Shouldn't Panic Over
Maybe you take Social Security for granted — or maybe you expect it to disappear. Either way, here's what you should know about it.
How to Get and Give Honest Feedback
Whether you don't know how to give criticism or want to get better at receiving it, here are some pointers that can make your confrontations smoother.
Where to Find the Cheapest Shipping Rates
Whether you're shipping a care package to your kid or several orders for your small business, shipping can get expensive. Learn how to pay less.
The Etiquette of Calling for References
References can be your best opportunity to learn about a potential employee...as long as you handle the call right.
The Step-by-Step Guide to Rolling Over Your 401(k)
Taking a 401(k) distribution when you leave a job will cost you. Take 10 minutes to rollover your account and keep your retirement fund growing.
Take an Imaginary Do-Over
When it comes to defining what you really need and want in life, it can help to imagine having nothing at all.
6 Ways You're Wearing Out Your Furnace Too Soon
You don't want your furnace to break down in the dead of winter. Here's how you might be wearing it out too soon.
12 Easy Ways to Win Over Your Neighbors
You don't get to pick your neighbors, so you might as well try to get along with them.
9 Things to Consider Before Retiring to a Tiny Home or RV
If your retirement dream home is tiny — or on wheels — you may want to make these considerations before taking the plunge.