Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
Seattle's natural beauty and mild weather make it a fairly easy city to enjoy. Here are some of Seattle's local attractions that cost under $5 per person.
Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
I recently found myself sitting around a dinner table in Hawaii with a number of new traveling acquaintances. We met at the place of accommodation we were staying at, and enjoyed e
When it comes to living longer, healthier lives, it's the little things that count. Add a few (or all!) of these habits to your routine and feel better, longer.
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
When job searching, those who have access to the best tools can keep their advantage in a tough market. Here are my favorite 6 online resources designed to help you find a job.
Ever feel like success is reserved for those with sharp elbows — and sharper tongues? Consider these reasons why being nice person will help you come out first.
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Can Tiny House Living Actually Save You Money?
The latest trend in real estate is living large in a really small space. Seems like that should be a money-saver, right?
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Keeping your makeup brushes clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these makeup brush cleaners and your beauty tools will last longer.
4 Ways the 50% Rule Can Save You Money
Saving money can all come down to one magic number: 50%.
Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
Free and Cheap Things to Do in Seattle
Seattle's natural beauty and mild weather make it a fairly easy city to enjoy. Here are some of Seattle's local attractions that cost under $5 per person.
9 Financial Moves You Will Always Regret
Life is best lived with no regrets. But if you make these money moves, you’re sure to have a few.
What will you do when gas drops below $1.50 a gallon?
Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Quick and Dirty Skin Care for Men: How Grandpa Used to Do It
Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
One Smart Thing You Can Do for Your Retirement Today
The smartest thing you can do for retirement planning is so easy, there's just no excuse not to do it. Even better? It's free.
Taco Tuesday: The Inner Mechanics of Budgeting on Vacation
I recently found myself sitting around a dinner table in Hawaii with a number of new traveling acquaintances. We met at the place of accommodation we were staying at, and enjoyed e
6 Ways Social Media Can Save You Money
Sometimes to score big online #savings, all you need to do is work your social networks.
Live Long and Prosper With These 15 Small Healthy Habits
When it comes to living longer, healthier lives, it's the little things that count. Add a few (or all!) of these habits to your routine and feel better, longer.
10 Things You Can Do to Be Happier Today
Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Take one or more of these positive, feel-good actions and watch the day brighten.
Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
Declutter Your Home in 10 Minutes
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by your rising heaps of clutter. Bring order to your chaos and keep your home clean with this simple technique.
How to Save Money on Kids' Activities
Balancing all of your kids' activities can be stressful — and expensive. Start getting creative about saving while your kids get creative about fun!
10 Local Charities That Could Use Your Stuff
Start your holiday giving early (and help people and animals in your community) by donating goods to these sometimes overlooked organizations.
6 Solid Online Resources to Help You Find a Job
When job searching, those who have access to the best tools can keep their advantage in a tough market. Here are my favorite 6 online resources designed to help you find a job.
Here's How the Election Could Impact Your Wallet
It's Trump versus Clinton. Find out how the presidential shakedown will affect you where it truly hurts — your wallet.
10 Ways Nice People Can Get Ahead
Ever feel like success is reserved for those with sharp elbows — and sharper tongues? Consider these reasons why being nice person will help you come out first.