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Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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You Are Too Busy: Stop!
When you're really busy — too busy — everything suffers, including your health and your family life. Slow down so you can keep going.
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You did WHAT with my SSN?
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The $5 Gadget That Can Save You Thousands of Dollars
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How to Budget and Track Expenses for Your Next Vacation
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Three Lessons About Saving One Husband Learned in a Year
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Going Green Could Mean More Money In Your Pocket
With all the environmental disasters we've been facing lately, it's easy to feel helpless about the state of our world. But rather than fall into this mood, I'd like to suggest tha
Shrinking Your Cash-Flow Period to Create a Better Budget
Had trouble sticking to your monthly budget? Try this method for looking at your finances daily — and maybe you'll avoid buying that unnecessary popcorn.
The 5 Best Reasons to Start Investing in Bonds Now
Bonds offer investors several advantages, but you should understand their potential risks and basic terms before you jump in.
5 Times Dad Was Right About Money
Underneath the corny one-liners and dad jokes, your old man probably actually knew a thing or two about money.