Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
There are many ways to accomplish the same goal; whether you do it frugally is up to you. For example, learn how you can spend $260 or $0 watching the same number of movies a year.
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Do These 26 Things to Make This Year the Best Year Ever
This year is partially gone, but there's still plenty of time to make it rock! What are you waiting for? Do one of these awesome things!
20 Habits You Must Kick Right Now and Be a Better Person
From poor diet habits to irksome social tics, stop yourself from doing these things and become a happier, more productive you!
5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
Travel and Money: Using Your Credit Card on the Road
Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take to stay safe.
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
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Stop staring at those ugly cabinets and do something! These easy DIY projects can totally transform your home.
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Yes, you can take your Facebook and your cloud file storage with you on the road — and it doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here's how.
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This winter, I am prepared with an arsenal of tips and supplements that will shake those winter blues away. Here are 13 proven ways to beat SAD.
6 Secrets Restaurants Don't Want You to Know
Do you eat out often? Then you need to check this out and make sure you know these basics before you ever talk to a waiter or waitress again.
You Own Your Finances: How Much People Spend to Watch Movies
There are many ways to accomplish the same goal; whether you do it frugally is up to you. For example, learn how you can spend $260 or $0 watching the same number of movies a year.
How to Handle Credit Card Debt When You're Unemployed
Credit card debt while unemployed feels like insult added to injury. But you can pull through: Here's how.
3 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Affect Your Mortgage Application
Many factors can sway a mortgage approval. Your student loan debt is one of them.
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We're often taught to avoid certain negative traits and habits. Before you remake yourself into a saint, consider the positives of these negatives.
8 Ways Freelancers Can Make Sure They Get Paid on Time
The freedom of freelancing has one big caveat — actually getting those hard-earned dollars on time. Here's how to handle clients who won't pony up.
Do You Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House?
Don't let the giant down payment dash your dreams of homeownership. You have other options!
5 Customer Service Battles You Just Can't Win
Put your phone scripts away, give up escalating, and don't bother screaming because whatever happens, you're not getting your money back.
20 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Adults
Halloween dress up is not just for kids. Preserve your dignity — and your budget — with these classic and frugal costume ideas.
9 Ways to Avoid or Mitigate Flight Delays
Flight cancellations and delays can turn your travels into a hassle. Don't let them! Here's how to deal.
The 9 People in Your Life Who Are Keeping You Poor
It's not easy to manage money, but when you include the influence and needs of those around us, it's downright hard. Who's keeping you poor?
10 Silly Internet Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today
From poor password hygiene to embarrassing Facebook status updates, the Internet can get bite you. Clean up your Internet act before it's too late!