Good decisions require confident decision-makers. Learn how to let go of the bad decisions you made yesterday, so you can make good decisions tomorrow.
Are you annoyed by your bank's tendency to add more fees and offer lower savings interest rates? Consider a credit union as an alternative; here are the benefits and drawbacks.
First dates are already stressful enough. Thankfully, you don't need to spend a lot of cash to impress; just use one of these creative and cheap first date ideas.
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The Secret to Great Decision Making Is Forgetting
Good decisions require confident decision-makers. Learn how to let go of the bad decisions you made yesterday, so you can make good decisions tomorrow.
10 Vacation Rental Alternatives to Airbnb
Airbnb isn't your only solution for short-term vacation rentals. Check out these other sites, too!
8 Affordable Amusement Parks That Are Just as Fun As Disney
You don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars to Mickey Mouse in order to have a great vacation.
How to Spot Lousy Investment Advisers
"Superior" investment advice is a pretty rare thing. So rare, most of the time it's really just lousy.
5 Rules for Planning Your Most Affordable Christmas Ever
Christmas is coming, but don't make it a great December and a horrible January. Follow these Christmas rules to make it affordable.
How to Express Condolences Without Saying Something Stupid
Do you feel awkward when you try to express condolences? Try these techniques to show your sympathy.
Why I Still Write Paper Checks
I know people who never write checks, but I'm not one of them. Here's why.
10 Ways to Make This Your Most Productive Summer Yet
This is your summer. Make it count by getting things done!
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Credit Unions
Are you annoyed by your bank's tendency to add more fees and offer lower savings interest rates? Consider a credit union as an alternative; here are the benefits and drawbacks.
How to Avoid (and Treat) Cold Sores
Cold sores are painful, ugly, and take a long time to heal. Here's how to avoid (and treat) these nasty little lesions.
Should You Save for College Using a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan?
Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?
How to Learn From Your Mistakes
To move forward in life, you must learn from your mistakes. Find out how to cut through ego, stop simply persevering, and start getting things right.
12 Cheap First Date Ideas
First dates are already stressful enough. Thankfully, you don't need to spend a lot of cash to impress; just use one of these creative and cheap first date ideas.
How to Spend Less On Last-Minute Holiday Travel
You don't need to empty your bank account just to get out of town for the holidays.
6 American Cities With the Highest Minimum Wage
A livable wage is a hot-button issue most can agree on. These six American cities are leading the way to sustainable minimum wages.
12 Great Ways to Eat Bananas
Cheap, healthy, delicious — bananas have it all. Go beyond banana bread and enjoy them sweet and savory, baked, roasted, fried, or whipped.
Extreme Mileage Hacking: Creative Ways to Earn Flier Miles
If you're think you're doing all you can to earn frequent flier miles, get a bit of inspiration from these talented travelers.
How to Divide Rewards and Keep Your Sanity in Divorce
Heading toward divorce with a huge stash of points and miles? Yep, those are negotiable, too.
35 Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy (or Lazy) Vegetarians
What could be easier than making vegetable stew? Making vegetable stew in a crock pot. Read on for that and 34 more delicious vegetarian recipes.
How to Build Your Own Amortization Schedule
Looking for a dull, but financially eye-opening home project? Great! Today, we're going to build an amortization schedule. [more]