There was a time, not that long ago, in which Americans would graduate from college, get a job, and stick with that job until retirement. For those of us who can risk a little more
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A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
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There was a time, not that long ago, in which Americans would graduate from college, get a job, and stick with that job until retirement. For those of us who can risk a little more
Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting
Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work? I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
Simple Living Through Capital
There are a lot of ways to live simply. My personal favorite is living simply through capital — and it's easier to do than you might expect.
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 Ways to Host an Oktoberfest Party on the Cheap
Break out the dirndls and lederhosen — we've got your frugal, fun Oktoberfest party covered. Prōst!
Where Are my Photos? Picturebug Goes out of Business
Today I received a notice that Picturebug is going out of business.
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14 Fridge Tricks That Will Save You Big
Is your fridge a mess of wasted space, wasted food, and wasted money? Get smart about food storage and organization and save a bundle on groceries.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Stay on Schedule
Today we found smart ways to stay on schedule, ways to stretch your employee benefits dollars, and surprising things you can do with tea bags.
Why We Take on Credit Card Debt
Why some of us take on so much debt — and how others manage to avoid it so well — can seem mysterious. Discover some of the reasons.
Impulse Shopping: A Controllable Handicap
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
How the Banks Were Fleeced -- A Primer to Mortgage Fraud
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
8 Things to Wait Until After Christmas to Buy
Sure, Black Friday gets all the big discount hype, but the deals post-Christmas can't be beat!
The 5 Cities the Most Billionaires Call Home
There's nothing frugal about these lavish locations. The world's wealthiest love to call these five mega-rich cities home.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money When Dining Out?
Tell us how you save money when dining out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Where Do You Want to Retire?
Tell us where you want to retire and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Life Lessons From the Very Wealthy
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Am I Ruining My Career?
Make a little money now, or a lot of money later? Corporate grind or freelance life? Max weighs the pros and cons of her gig focused income stream.
5 Unexpected Dog Costs You Should Prepare for Now
Dogs are cute, cuddly, and can be very costly. Here's how to prepare for their big bills.