In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
Energy increases are common this time of year, and with many families already struggling to pay the utility bills, it can seem more burdensome than ever. There’s no one-size-fits-
Networking is important to a successful job search, but if you're guilty of any of these habits and gaffes, you're better off staying home to answer Craigslist ads.
Today we found articles on money management skills that you should master before your 30s, habits of successful introverts, and superfoods for healthy eating in the winter.
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
If your last set of winter tires has seen its last blizzard, get your next set in plenty of time for the next set of snowflakes. These five options won't steer you wrong.
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10 Difficult Jobs That Are Worth the Effort
The hours are long, the work is hard, and in some cases, the pay is low. Find out why these demanding jobs are worth your while.
Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
401K or IRA? You Need Both
You know you should have either a 401K or an IRA. Have you considered you might need both?
4 Ways to Win the War Against This Summer’s Electric Bill
Energy increases are common this time of year, and with many families already struggling to pay the utility bills, it can seem more burdensome than ever. There’s no one-size-fits-
4 Financial Lessons From "Fifty Shades of Grey"
C'mon, don't lie. You know you only read the Fifty Shades series for the scandalous... personal finance lessons.
Elevate Your Kitchen Skills With These 5 Easy Cooking Techniques
OK, they're not as easy as "nuke-it for 30 seconds," but you'll love the results you get with these simple, and classic, cooking techniques.
10 Tricks to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook
Keeping tidy while cooking makes for better meals and easier clean-up, and it doesn't take a lot of effort with these labor-saving shortcuts.
15 Bad Networking Habits That Will Kill Your Job Prospects
Networking is important to a successful job search, but if you're guilty of any of these habits and gaffes, you're better off staying home to answer Craigslist ads.
6 Steps to Take When You Have More Bills Than Income
When the bills are mounting, don't give up! Get proactive with your creditors, cut your costs, and start rebuilding your credit. Here's how.
17 Cheap and Awesome Reusable Replacements for Disposable Products
You know disposables are bad for the planet — and your budget. These reusable replacements are cheaper and greener, and they're convenient, too.
31 Delicious, Cheap Recipes That Use Up Your Herb Garden
Fresh, home-grown herbs are delicious and frugal — but can often go to waste. Use up your garden's bounty in these tasty cookies, cocktails, and more!
Best Money Tips: Master These Money Skills Before Your 30s
Today we found articles on money management skills that you should master before your 30s, habits of successful introverts, and superfoods for healthy eating in the winter.
If You're Lucky Enough to Receive a Pension, Here Are 6 Things You Need to Do
Pensions are pretty much a thing of the past. If you're lucky enough to get one, here's how to make the most of it.
14 Dorm Essentials That Make Student Life Easier
Make on-campus living tolerable with these dorm must-haves. Best of all? You won't need another student loan to pay for them.
10 Free (or Almost!) Tools and Resources for Creating a New 2015 Budget
Holiday spending knocked your budget all out of whack? Use these tools to start budgeting smartly in 2015.
10 Fun Hobbies You Can Take Up for Free
You could kill a couple of hours every evening watching the tube. Or you could take up one of these fabulous, fun, and free pastimes.
Understanding the Gold Standard
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
5 Investors With Better Returns Than Warren Buffett
The Oracle of Omaha is lauded for his investment success — and rightly so! But other, less celebrated investors have done better. Find out how.
6 Ways to Tell If a Credit Card Offer Is a Good One
That credit card offer looks awfully attractive. But is it really a good one? Time to read the fine print.
The 5 Best Winter Tires
If your last set of winter tires has seen its last blizzard, get your next set in plenty of time for the next set of snowflakes. These five options won't steer you wrong.