Nowadays, six figures is still above average, but its buying power in terms of lifestyle may have eroded even more than the value of a dollar, as those of us within striking distan
If you're a fan of Office Space (shame on you if you're not) you will know of Milton's obsession with his Swingline stapler. Well, in exchange for about 2 minutes of yo
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash?
Any institution that wants to fund mortgages has a problem. They want to lend the money out for thirty years, but the money they have to lend comes from deposits that can be withdr
Is it better to be great at one specific thing or just really good at a whole bunch of different things? While one might put you in a class all by yourself, the other can make you
Today we found articles on ways to use half an hour now to save $1,000 later, how to create happiness with your own talents, and strategies for making leftovers great again.
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The 5 Best Mascaras
Make those beautiful eyes of yours stand out with the right mascara. Any of these five best mascaras are great choices!
20 Free Ways to Show You Care
Want to express your gratitude, love, or respect? Show how much you care (not how much money you have) with one of these great ideas.
How to Save Money by Going (Mostly) Meatless
By making a few clever substitutions, you can save money going (mostly) meatless — and make food that tastes so good, you won't even miss the meat.
Is Six Figures Really That Much?
Nowadays, six figures is still above average, but its buying power in terms of lifestyle may have eroded even more than the value of a dollar, as those of us within striking distan
"Stapler. Stapler." - FREE $20 Swingline Stapler
If you're a fan of Office Space (shame on you if you're not) you will know of Milton's obsession with his Swingline stapler. Well, in exchange for about 2 minutes of yo
Shaw's Market Saves You Money On Gas
Save ten cents per gallon of gas or more at all participating Irving Gas Stations when you buy your groceries at Shaw's.
Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Eco-Capitalism - How to make money from garbage
Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash?
When Should You Start Saving for Your Child’s Education?
While college costs continue to soar, how can you best save up for your child’s education?
8 Financial To-Do's for College Freshmen
Don't make college more expensive than it already is with bad financial habits. Learn these fundamental money lessons before you head off to class.
Three bad ways to fund mortgage lending (and maybe a good way)
Any institution that wants to fund mortgages has a problem. They want to lend the money out for thirty years, but the money they have to lend comes from deposits that can be withdr
10 Things You Can Do to Be Happier Today
Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Take one or more of these positive, feel-good actions and watch the day brighten.
Getting Ahead At Work: Are You A Hammer Or A Swiss Army Knife?
Is it better to be great at one specific thing or just really good at a whole bunch of different things? While one might put you in a class all by yourself, the other can make you
How to Find the Best Back to School Sales
Those back-to-school lists get longer every year. Stock up on supplies while raking in the savings with these sales strategies.
5 Alternative Housing Options You Can Afford
You don't have to live in a van by the river to cut your housing costs dramatically — instead, consider some nontraditional abodes, like these.
How I Saved Enough for a Down Payment While Working in China
You don't have to give up lifetime financial goals to live the life of an expat. Take your frugal living skills along for the journey, and save big.
Cheap Passport Pictures (Part Two): Online Ordering
A year and a half ago, I wrote a post about how to fashion your own passport photos for unde
Best Money Tips: Spend 30 Minutes Now to Save $1,000 Later
Today we found articles on ways to use half an hour now to save $1,000 later, how to create happiness with your own talents, and strategies for making leftovers great again.
6 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself
All the productivity tricks in the world are can't help you if you're lacking motivation. Read on to get some gumption!
The One Personal Finance Skill You Must Master Before All the Others
Being a master of personal finance requires a few key skills, but none are as important as this one.