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Sayonara, Ramen-san

In honor Momofuku Ando, we look back on the delightfully frugal and delicious dish that is ramen.

Best Money Tips: Improve Your Car's Gas Mileage

Today we found some great articles on improving your car's gas mileage, saving on baggage fees, and things to never keep in your wallet.

Fix energy in tangible form

They key problem with energy is that it's really hard to store--it's tough to buy energy now and use it later, and most energy storage techniques lose a large fraction of the energ

6 Ways Living Alone Affects Your Health

Do you live alone? Have you been thinking about living alone? Well, either way, you should know the ups and downs of this lifestyle.

Best Money Tips: Surprising Lifesaving Items Under $15

Today we found articles on items under $15 that could save your life, how to spend a year abroad for $1,000 a month, and easy grilling hacks that’ll make you look like a genius.

7 Affordable Northern Destinations to Beat the Heat This Summer

Summer heat and humidity got you down? Freshen up with a trip to one of these way cooler destinations.

Best Money Tips: Eat Well for Less

Today we found some fantastic articles on eating well for less, Black Friday 2012 deals, and making your Christmas budget go farther.

3 Times Bankruptcy Is the Right Move

A bankruptcy can take a terrible toll on your credit and your financial future. But sometimes it's the only way to escape debt and start anew.

Trade Goals for Values

Goals come from our values. In 2013, why not live according to your values instead of constantly striving to reach goals?

Eating Cheap While Abroad

I've been on the go a lot this last year: I lived in Dublin for four months, accompanied my family to Israel, and made it to plenty of other points on the globe. But no matter

2 Investing Concepts Everyone Should Know

Successful investors know how to get the most from compound interest and make sure they have the right asset allocation. Here's why these two investing concepts are so important.

Spot shortages of gasoline?

As long as prices are free to rise, I wouldn't expect much in the way of gasoline shortages--at least not widespread, long-lasting ones. But it's actually pretty easy to produce a

4 Tax Mistakes New Parents Make

In the bustle of parenthood, new moms and dads often forget about these huge potential tax savings. Are you making the same mistake?

Beyond the Sandcastle: 20 Great Ways to Use a Beach Bucket

From garden gathering to beach-themed cakes, there's plenty the versatile, affordable plastic pail can do.

Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Avoid Daily Money Traps

Today we found articles on easy ways to avoid daily money traps, how to keep your beach vacation within budget, and the worst fee you can possibly pay.

The 10 Worst Tax Moves You Can Make

Tax time is coming up as fast as the holidays are. Have you been naughty or nice?

5 Easiest Ways to Score Free eBooks

Good news, bookworms! Your love of eBooks doesn't have to cost a thing.

The 5 Habits You Must Break to Become More Self-Confident

You can be confident — just break through these five life-ruining habits. We'll tell you how.

Best Money Tips: You're Paying Too Much for These 10 Things

Today we found articles on things you’re paying too much for, store-bought snacks that are better homemade, and genius pool hacks you’ll want to use all summer long.

Are You Ready to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business?

Hey! You've gotten pretty good at your hobby, and everybody says you'd make some real money at it if you tried. But should you?