Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work?
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Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
Along about the middle of the dot-com boom--when the market had already had two years of 20% annual gains--I read an article that suggested that individual investors had no need of a cash res [more]
The internet has made it easier to research and book your own travel, but scams continue taking over the hotel booking space. Know how to spot those sketchy red flags.
A friend recently told me the story of how a millionaire thinks. Not every millionaire of course, just one in particular. It's ingenius, as you will discover. But it really mad
If you let your home insurance lapse, your bank can force you to pay insurance that can cost 5 to 10 times as much. Learn how to avoid this predicament.
Of the various ills the economy can face, inflation is simultaneously the worst for society as a whole, and yet the easiest for individuals to deal with successfully. The strategi
Bring up class and most people start to get touchy. Unfortunately, it's an unavoidable reality when traveling. Different groups of travelers define themselves and others by cla
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Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting
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8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Credit Counselor
Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
20+ Things You Need in Your House to Keep Your Family Safe
Home is where the heart is — and where your family should always be safe. Don't skimp on these basic home safety precautions.
The false goal of maximizing investment returns
Along about the middle of the dot-com boom--when the market had already had two years of 20% annual gains--I read an article that suggested that individual investors had no need of a cash res [more]
16 Smart Uses for Mason Jars
These days mason jars can be used more for decor and storage than for canning. Their uses are endless!
How to Spot a Hotel Booking Scam
The internet has made it easier to research and book your own travel, but scams continue taking over the hotel booking space. Know how to spot those sketchy red flags.
Best Money Tips: Labor Day Sales
Today we found some great articles on labor day sales, giving without breaking the bank, and regaining control of your finances.
Great Financial Gifts for Children
Financial management is one of the most important lessons you can teach children — start early with these great (and fun!) financial gifts for kids.
How the rich stay rich; a lesson in lateral thinking
A friend recently told me the story of how a millionaire thinks. Not every millionaire of course, just one in particular. It's ingenius, as you will discover. But it really mad
Don't Let Your Bank Pick Your Homeowner's Insurance
If you let your home insurance lapse, your bank can force you to pay insurance that can cost 5 to 10 times as much. Learn how to avoid this predicament.
6 Reasons Your Coworkers Think You're a Slacker
If you've been slacking, your co-workers have probably noticed. Are you guilty of any of these slack-tastic tells?
What to Expect on Your First Cruise
First time heading out on the high seas? Don't stress. Here's what you can expect on your maiden voyage.
5 Ways to Dodge Peer Pressure to Spend
How do you resist the urge to spend money when you're with less-than-frugal friends? 5 tips inside.
Money Resolutions: 6 Ways to Take Control in 2013
The start of the new year is a great time to give your saving and investment strategy a makeover. Here's how to get started.
6 Ways to Score a Black Friday Deal Without Leaving Home
Skip the lines and score great Black Friday deals and doorbusters from the comfort of home. No camping out required.
How to live with inflation
Of the various ills the economy can face, inflation is simultaneously the worst for society as a whole, and yet the easiest for individuals to deal with successfully. The strategi
Best Money Tips: Letting Go of Financial Stress
Today we found some great articles on letting go of financial stress, moves to make at work this year, and ways to make your resolutions stick.
Best Money Tips: Common Cold Cures That Actually Work
Today we found common cold cures that actually work, Southwest hacks for cheap and cheerful flights, and ways to save big on furniture and appliances.
The 7 Most Affordable Destinations for Bird Nerds
If bird watching is a hobby of yours, you'll love these affordable vacation spots.
Travel Planning With Class
Bring up class and most people start to get touchy. Unfortunately, it's an unavoidable reality when traveling. Different groups of travelers define themselves and others by cla