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I was raised on canned food. We never had much money, so my folks bought food in cans because it lasted forever, it was cheap and, if dented or without a label, really really cheap
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Key decisions that you make—especially when you're young, but also later—have implications that ripple through the whole rest of your life. People treat these early
Recently, there's been no reason to pay much attention to how you store your cash — it doesn't earn enough interest to worry about. That's about to change.
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Best Money Tips: Times to Ignore Traditional Financial Advice
Today we found articles on when you should ignore traditional financial advice, things you can’t return to Amazon, and hacks to help you stay focused at work.
Blergh! Could you eat these strange canned foods?
I was raised on canned food. We never had much money, so my folks bought food in cans because it lasted forever, it was cheap and, if dented or without a label, really really cheap
What 20-Somethings Can Do About Credit Card Debt
People in their late 20s are deeper in debt than their parents were. But with these tools, you can break the debt cycle.
10 Productivity Tips for IT Professionals
We all know that technology can be a distraction. But we can turn the tables and increase our productivity by using tech tools to keep track of time, collaborate, and stay on task.
How Retailers Manipulate You Into Spending
Whether you're at the mall or online, retailers have plenty of tricks to help separate you from your cash. Learn what they are so you can shop smarter.
Best Money Tips: Save Money for Big Expenses
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money for big expenses, replacing lost tax documents, and picking the right car insurance.
Learn How to Invest With These 5 Stock Market Games
If you've ever felt daunted by the complexity — and risk — of investing real money, try it for pretend first. It's fun, too!
Designing your life
Key decisions that you make—especially when you're young, but also later—have implications that ripple through the whole rest of your life. People treat these early
The 5 Best Coffee Grinders
The best way to get fresh, coffee-shop quality java at home is to grind your own beans. Make it happen with one of these great grinders.
Avoid These 7 Things When Living With Roommates
It's not easy making the rent, and for many, roommates are unavoidable. Let's try to make this arrangement as painless as possible, shall we?
Get Ready to Manage Your Bank (and Other Cash) Accounts
Recently, there's been no reason to pay much attention to how you store your cash — it doesn't earn enough interest to worry about. That's about to change.
8 Smart and Fun Things You Could Do if You Paid Less Rent
You could be having a whole lot of fun if you paid less rent. Maybe it's time to move?
Ask The Readers: How Do You Buy Music?
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Ask the Readers: To Shop or Not to Shop?
Tell us if you will be shopping this Black Friday and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 More Hobbies You Can Start for Free
New hobbies often come with hefty price tags. Jump into these right away with tools and materials you probably already have on hand.
Best Money Tips: Responsible Uses for Your Tax Refund
Today we found some awesome articles on responsible uses for your tax refund, saving money when checking out online, and principles of success.
Ask the Readers: What Expensive Purchases Have You Made That Saved You Money?
Tell us what expensive purchases you've made that saved you money, and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Here's How to Deduct Charitable Donations on Your Taxes
Follow the rules if you want a tax break for charitable contributions. The IRS isn't so charitable with audits.