In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
There are countless products out there that help job seekers format and lay out resumes to look beautiful and readable on paper. I believe that the appearance of a resume is defini
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When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
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In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
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In this interview with Brett King on Breaking Banks, our Community Coordinator discusses how technology is changing our financial habits.
Why You Need a Plain Text Resume to Apply for Jobs Online
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Keeping tidy while cooking makes for better meals and easier clean-up, and it doesn't take a lot of effort with these labor-saving shortcuts.
15 Bad Networking Habits That Will Kill Your Job Prospects
Networking is important to a successful job search, but if you're guilty of any of these habits and gaffes, you're better off staying home to answer Craigslist ads.
8 Ways Retailers Use Big Data to Track You
Big brother knows a lot about how you shop.
Getting Started with Preserving: Mint Jelly
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
5 Painless Ways to Manage Money With Your Partner
A partnership is all about not going it alone — even when it comes to money. For a happier union, include your partner in the planning with these suggestions.
How to Sign Up for Half-Price Flights and Free Hotels
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The Underground Guide to International Volunteering (Review)
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8 Ways to Save on Dinner — No Meal Planning Required
Tired of spending hours mapping out your meals? Good news: You can make healthy, affordable meals on the fly, too.
Old Stuff: How to Kindly Receive and Reuse
Taking in free items can be a savvy, frugal move. Be on guard so that you won't be the not-so-proud owner of useless stuff.
Best Money Tips: How to Read Better
Today we found articles on ways to improve reading comprehension, how to travel more affordably, and ways to stay fit without spending hours at the gym.
13 Things I Learned From Renting Out My Home on Airbnb
Ever wonder what it's like to list your place on Airbnb? Here's the real story.
Best Money Tips: Smartphone Time Management Mistakes
Today, we give you homemade face paint recipes for kids, ways that your smartphone can complicate your life, and tips to avoid teary eyes when cutting onions.
7 Shopping Jedi Mind Tricks and How to Spot Them
Don't let Obi-Wan sell you anything: Learn how to spot these subtle sales tricks from retailers.
9 College Expenses You Aren't Saving For
Tuition? Check. Books? Check. These other hidden costs of your child's college education and experience? ...Uh oh.
Get Out of Debt Faster With the "Debt Snowflake"
Every dollar counts during debt repayment. Finding small savings or windfalls to put toward your debt can help you pay off your balances faster.
20 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Dollars
Before you tighten your belt, wring the waste out of your grocery budget with this collection of proven ways to trim food costs.
15 Easy, Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
Slow cookers do dessert, too? As conveniently and deliciously as they cook everything else. The only downside of these recipes is the wait.