You wanted to ditch that mortgage before you retired; you didn't. That's OK! There are some benefits to bringing your home loan into your golden years.
Upgrading one thing doesn't mean you need to upgrade another and another — although it can feel that way. And there's a name for that — the Diderot Effect.
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10 Useful Items You Should Never Throw Out
The next time you're on a declutter rampage, give your toss pile a second thought. Some of that stuff can be put to good re-use.
Should You Ever Consider a Balloon Mortgage?
A balloon mortgage has its upsides, but it sure leaves a lot up in the air.
12 Ways You Can Go Easier on Yourself
Pushing hard to exceed our own high expectations can lead to burnout. Learn how to dial it back to reduce stress and remain productive and engaged.
15 Quick and Delicious Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Don't send your holiday leftovers home with your guests — stretch your food budget by making something delicious and new with last night's feast.
9 Ways to Get Over Your Post-Vacation Blues
What's the worst thing about vacation? Going back to work. Here's how to ease back into it.
8 Signs It's Time to Retire
You're thinking about retiring. How do you know when it's really the right time?
5 Simple Ways to Live Rent-Free
Housing isn't cheap, especially if you're broke. But with some creativity and some gumption, you can put a roof over your head for nothing.
Stupid Reasons Why People Make More Money
Wonder why THAT person got promoted? From beauty to vapid conversational skills and more, learn the idiotic reasons why people make more money.
4 Annoying Things Bill Collectors Can't Do -- And How to Stop Them
It pays to know your rights when it comes to collections agencies. Here are four things that debt collectors definitely can't do.
5 Benefits of Carrying a Mortgage Into Retirement
You wanted to ditch that mortgage before you retired; you didn't. That's OK! There are some benefits to bringing your home loan into your golden years.
5 Questions Your Financial Adviser Should Ask You
When you're looking for a good financial adviser, you shouldn't be on the only one asking the pressing questions.
Help! I Lost My Job!
Did you lose your job? Here are tips for the recently laid off.
Lifestyle Upgrades: Beware the Diderot Effect
Upgrading one thing doesn't mean you need to upgrade another and another — although it can feel that way. And there's a name for that — the Diderot Effect.
I Feel Pretty: Beautiful Coupon Codes (and Free Shipping)
One of my favorite scent blogs, Now Smell This, offers up some tempting online deals to be had. [more]
Playing the Lottery Is a Bad Gamble
The recent Mega Millions jackpot serves as a reminder that as awesome as winning the lottery would be, you might be better off not buying a ticket.
25 Breakfast-For-Dinner Meals
Breakfast… for dinner? Go ahead, everyone does it, and you will more than once with these delicious recipes to choose from.
Car Yoga and 9 Other Ways to Beat Long Drives
The great American road trip — you know, spending hours, or even days, behind the wheel. Learn how to survive your next gruelling drive.
4 Tech Add-Ons That Can Save Travelers Time and Money
Upgrade some of your tech gadgets and your next vacation will be even more amazing.
The 5 Best Debt Tracking Systems
Using any of these debt tracking systems, you'll have a much easier time paying off your debt once and for all.
20 Fast Food Apps That Help You Score Free Food
Fast food is famously cheap, but these apps will help you chow down for free.