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How 16 Great Companies Picked Their Unique Names
Ever wonder how companies like Google, Lego and IKEA found their names? Were they complete accidents or results of savvy marketing? The answer may surprise you.
How Families Can Earn and Use Travel Rewards
As a solo traveler, you may have your travel rewards strategy down pat. But what about when you're planning to bring the family?
Best Money Tips: Get a Great Deal at a Car Dealership
Today we found some great articles on getting a great deal at a car dealership, no-cost ways to spend your birthday, and how to save money on food.
Don't Make These 5 Common Mistakes When Writing a Will
Everyone needs a last will and testament. Make it easier on your loved ones by avoiding these mistakes.
Best Money Tips: Staying Cool Without Burning Up Your Wallet
Today we found some great articles on staying cool without burning up your wallet, credit card commandments, and handling out-of-reach goals.
Debt Ceiling Contingency Plans
What will the Treasury do if there's no increase in the debt ceiling, and what should you do with your investments?
7 Old Fashioned Skills That Save You Money
Take DIY to the next level (and save money) with this collection of easy-to-acquire homesteading skills.
Stay in School until the Job Market Improves?
For decades it's been a common strategy that's worked out pretty well. This time, it's not looking like such a good idea.
Freelance to Small Business: 10 People Who Made the Transition
From writing to designing water bottles, these 10 people turned their part-time freelance work into full-time businesses. Learn how you can too.
New Ways to Listen to Music for Free or Cheap
Why pay for music when you don't have to? Get a constant influx of new music with these totally legal, free (or cheap) music services.
Best Money Tips: Maximize a Hobby and Earn Extra Income
Today we found some great articles on maximizing a hobby to earn extra income, how to improve your credit score, and 45 ways to save money.
Social Security Is Not a Ponzi Scheme
Once again, people are comparing Social Security to a Ponzi scheme. That's a bogus comparison. Here's why.
Want to Get Hired? Be Memorable.
When it comes to landing a job, you need to be prepared, qualified, and friendly. But to really ensure you get the gig, give them something to remember.
4 Ways the Internet Is Hurting Your Finances
The Internet has a wealth of excellent financial information, but the way you spend your time online could be hurting your wallet.
3 Options To Help Business Owners Catch Up On Retirement Savings
Boost your retirement savings while reducing your tax liability by taking advantage of these retirement planning strategies.
How Lessons From Moneyball Can Help Your Career
Moneyball is about a baseball team, but its core lesson can teach us all how to be successful in our careers.
Best Money Tips: How to Pull Off a Last-Minute Weekend Getaway
Today we found articles on how to pull off a last-minute weekend getaway, ways to build trust with your body language, and how to do Disney on a budget.
9 Closet Offices That Will Change How You Work
No space? No problem. Create a home office that works for you with these nine clever "cloffices" as your inspiration.
Best Money Tips: Things Your Uber and Lyft Drivers Wished You Knew
Today we found articles on things your Uber and Lyft drivers wished you knew, how to host a hoppin’ cookie exchange party, and ways to get free shipping on Amazon without Prime.