Taking a car in for repairs can be needlessly expensive for consumers without a trusted mechanic. Here are four ways to make sure you find someone reliable.
Gifts are great, but exchanging them can also lead to some awkward faux pas. Make sure you know the ins and outs of gift giving etiquette this holiday season.
"Stuff" can be helpful items, prized possessions, or needless objects that clutter not just our homes, but also our lives. Here's a vote for simplicity.
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Gift Giving Etiquette to Get You Through the Holidays
Gifts are great, but exchanging them can also lead to some awkward faux pas. Make sure you know the ins and outs of gift giving etiquette this holiday season.
Which Frequent Flier Program Has the Best Awards Availability?
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When you set your resolutions this New Year's, why not figure out a way to make a little extra cash along with them?
The Tyranny of Stuff
"Stuff" can be helpful items, prized possessions, or needless objects that clutter not just our homes, but also our lives. Here's a vote for simplicity.
The Financial Perks of Being in Your 20s
From student loans to pitiful pay, you may wonder if there are any financial perks to being young. Good news! There are many.
How to Succeed When You're the Oldest Person at Work
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Delicious Way to Use Up All the Vegetables in Your Crisper
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The Way to Your Honey's Heart Is Through the Kitchen
Skip the last minute reservations and make your Valentine's Day dinner at home. You sweetheart will thank you!
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In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]
When to Buy Disposable
It's a difficult question to struggle with — when should you buy disposable, and when should you buy stuff made to last?
How to Use Bucket Budgeting to Overhaul Your Finances
Bucket budgeting brings the appeal of the classic envelope system to the modern age.
The Simple Way to Decide How Much Rent You Can Really Afford
Before you set out to find your next great rental apartment or home, take a good look at your income. What can you afford?
How to Have a Good Roommate Relationship
Cohabitating can save you a lot of money...but it's not worth it if your roommate is awful. Follow these tips for a good roomie relationship.
How to Choose a Better Password
Hey, want to have your email and bank accounts broken into? No? Then avoid being the victim of identify theft by fortifying your password with these tips.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.