For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
It has occurred to me that tapping into one’s home equity can be like pawning a gold necklace, television set, or other personal item with resale value. Both involve using collater
Today we found some great articles on creative ways to give to charity, what to know before buying a vacation home, and rules for following up after an interview.
We all use mentors regularly without thinking about it. But if we take charge of our lives and consciously choose mentors, we can charge ahead of the game in leaps and bounds.
Whether it be the amount of business ideas you start, the sports you play, the languages you learn or the people you date, it is not a good idea to bite off more than you can chew.
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5 Ways to Grow Your Savings Without a Steady Paycheck
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Forget the material things. These habits of successful 30-somethings lead to fulfilling, happy, and lucrative lives.
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For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
Do You Need a Financial Planner?
It doesn't take much — a new home, a new business, a wedding — to complicate once simple finances. It might be time to hire a pro.
Get Organized for Next December Now: Holiday Take-Down Tips
Don't just shove all those Christmas decorations in a box! Follow these savvy repacking tips to make for a merrier holiday next time around.
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Your Mortgage
Today we found some stellar articles on saving on your mortgage, ways to make extra money and keep your day job, and how to ace a group interview.
11 Last Minute Gifts for Book Lovers
The holiday clock is ticking, and you've got nothing for the bookworm on your list! Never fear, these bookish presents are sure to please.
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January is National Slow Cooking Month! Celebrate with our epic roundup of 95 delicious Crock Pot recipes.
20 Delectable, Frugal Pineapple Recipes
From salsa to salad to soup, these 20 recipes will help you make the most of this in-season exotic fruit.
Does your culture support saving?
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
How Tapping Into Home Equity Is Like Pawning A Gold Necklace
It has occurred to me that tapping into one’s home equity can be like pawning a gold necklace, television set, or other personal item with resale value. Both involve using collater
Best Money Tips: Creative Ways to Give to Charity
Today we found some great articles on creative ways to give to charity, what to know before buying a vacation home, and rules for following up after an interview.
The Power of Mentorship
We all use mentors regularly without thinking about it. But if we take charge of our lives and consciously choose mentors, we can charge ahead of the game in leaps and bounds.
A Superior Life: What You Put In Is What You Get Out
Whether it be the amount of business ideas you start, the sports you play, the languages you learn or the people you date, it is not a good idea to bite off more than you can chew.
The Key to Happiness: A Case Study
Let's explore the lives of two very different people with an aim to discover what the key to happiness is. It may be simpler than you think.
Is It Still Smart to Buy an Electric Car While Gas Prices Are Low?
Hybrid and electric cars are facing a bit of dilemma — are rock-bottom gas prices reducing their value?
Best Money Tips: 50 Ways to Lower Expenses
Today we found some awesome articles on 50 ways to lower expenses, Black Friday myths exposed, and how to stop stressing at work.
When Should Single People Get Life Insurance?
Life insurance is for people with dependents and stuff, right? Yep, and sometimes that applies to singles, too.
9 Ways to Develop the Breakfast Habit
You know you should start off the day with a good breakfast, but… Get smart about the most important meal of the day with some simple habit builders.