A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
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I've tried to avoid predicting energy prices, except to say that they'll be volatile. I'm not a bit surprised to see oil and gasoline prices dropping by half in the past few month
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250 Miles With Sarge: Lessons On Loyalty, Perseverance, And More
A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Help! My Money Scares Me!: Tips for Educating Yourself Without Feeling Overwhelmed
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Invest some of this cheap energy
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13 Great Reasons to Quit Your Job
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Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Christmas Gifts
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New Breadwinner in the Household: How Does This Affect Life Insurance?
When your family's income changes, it's important to reexamine your life insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.
Do You Live In One Of America’s Most Foreclosure-Ridden Towns?
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Mortgage Application Declined? Here’s How to Respond
If your mortgage application was declined, there's still hope! Take these five simple steps to get back on track.
Best Money Tips: Things Not to Do at the Office Christmas Party
Today we found some stellar articles on things not to do at the office Christmas party, dos and don'ts of Christmas giving, and why frugality may be hard for you.
17 Creative Things to Do with Phone Books
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10 Ways Nice People Can Get Ahead
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Everything You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
When it rains, it pours — and when it does, that flood insurance you've hated paying for will seem like a pretty smart investment.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Eat Better for Less
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to eat better for less, things that will cost less in 2014, and tax preparation tips to ease the stress of filing.
The 10 Coolest Things That Come in a Can
Canned corn, ho-hum. But canned Unicorn? Yep, there's that and lots more hiding in the humble can these days.
Best Money Tips: Save Money at the Gas Pump
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Why You Can't Stick with a Budget
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Science Proves It: You NEED to Take a Vacation
If the boss balks at your plan to take two weeks off, show him this. Brain science says you'll return more energized and productive than ever!