Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.
Think you can live on one-tenth of your current income? If you're ready to downsize, this book can help you retire long before you ever thought possible.
I'm not going to claim that they're all pleasant, but from charity donations to creating crafts, there are several ways to reuse human hair and pet fur.
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5 Ways to Make Retail Therapy Good for You
We usually caution against retail therapy — it's so wasteful! — but if you're gonna, at least try to reduce some of the harm.
Ask the Readers: What New Skill Would You Like to Learn?
Tell us about a new skill you would like to learn and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are All-Inclusive Vacations and Cruises Worth the Money?
One fee gets you all the food, drink, and fun you can handle for a week. Just make sure that all-in vacation package pencils out before you book it.
Want Financial Education in Schools? Follow the Example of One Kansas Teen
Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.
How to Support Your Broke Parents
Your parents have always been there for you — but now they're the ones in a tough spot. Don't panic. Here's how you can help.
Beginner's Guide to Reading a Stock Table
Getting stuck between the columns of a stock table? They're simpler than they look. Let's break down how to read one!
How to Spot a Charity Scam From a Mile Away
Don't let your charitable donation go toward funding a crooked cause.
10 Tips to Save You from an ATM Skimmer
If you don’t yet know the term “skimmer,” put it in your vocabulary. Here are ways to avoid ATM skimmers.
5 Smart Ways to Meet a Rewards Card Minimum Spending Requirement
Sign-up bonuses can jump-start your rewards-earning potential. Here's how to hit your card's minimum spending requirement, fast.
10 Ways to Add Luxury to Your Life Without Paying Luxury Prices
Who doesn't want to live large on a small budget? From fine dining to a luxe ride, here's how to get a lot more for much less.
5 Ways That Negativity Can Help You
Turns out, a bad attitude can lead to some positive outcomes. Turn that smile upside down and glower your way to a better, more fulfilling life.
Book Review: Early Retirement Extreme
Think you can live on one-tenth of your current income? If you're ready to downsize, this book can help you retire long before you ever thought possible.
12 Ways to Feel More Attractive Without Actually Changing How You Look
None of us are photoshopped cover models in real life, but there are some honest shortcuts to attractiveness. Start by embracing the real you.
How to Make an Easter Basket for a Grown Man
This year, play Peter Cottontail and surprise your guy with an incredible basket filled with his favorite things.
The 5 Best Weed Trimmers
Hate having weeds muck up your beautiful lawn? Check out our picks for the top five weed trimmers and rid your home of them today.
Flashback Friday: 43 Easiest Ways to Become a Time Management Master
Life is too short to lose track of time.
9 Helpful (and Weird) Uses for Hair and Excess Pet Fur
I'm not going to claim that they're all pleasant, but from charity donations to creating crafts, there are several ways to reuse human hair and pet fur.
Flashback Friday: 122 Delicious Vegetarian Meals That Are Surprisingly Filling
When you find the right vegetarian dish, you won't even miss eating meat.
How to Keep Food Waste From Spoiling Your Budget
If you're looking to cut your grocery budget, pay attention to how much money you're taking out with the trash.
9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight
Whether you're unemployed or could just use some cash on the side, these gigs (ranging from oh-so-easy to kind of wacky) can help you make money fast.