Sometimes the shortest and best path to making a decision or solving a problem is to ask for insights from a wise person. Here are ways to make sure you are getting good advice.
I never got a sabbatical. My dad was a college professor, so I knew from a young age what a sabbatical was. I always paid attention whenever one corporation or another would be i
When money is tight and you can't buy every single thing organic, how do you choose? Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group has separated the veggie nasties from the veggie O
Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
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Fund your own sabbatical
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Emergency belt-tightening
Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
The 6 Shopping Mistakes Keeping You From a Great Deal
When it comes to scoring a great deal, sometimes knowing which shopping mistakes to avoid is half the battle.
8 Best Sites to Help Your Kids Learn About Money
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How to Make Ends Meet When You're House Poor
Home is meant to be a haven. If it's leaving you racked with debt (and stress), it's time to consider these options.
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You don't have to wait until the due date to pay your credit card bill. In fact, there are benefits to paying early.
6 Money Problems Our Grandparents Never Had
Our grandparents and great-grandparents weren't immune to money troubles, but these financial woes are a little more modern-age.
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Combine your love of books and penchant for podcasts with these podcasts for bookworms. You can even read while listening!
Here's What Happens If You Don't Leave a Will
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6 Financial Mistakes to Stop Making by Age 40
By your 40s, personal finance shouldn't be a mystery. If you're still making these six money mistakes, it's time to enforce some changes.
10 Fun Ways to Leave Your Job
Depending on the circumstances, leaving your job may be the best thing that's ever happened, or the worst. Either way, make the most of it!
Lessons From My Frugal Father
My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
How to Save a Ton by Eating Soup Every Day (and Never Get Bored!)
Soup sounds like a boring meal day after day, right? Wrong! Here's a brilliant way to save money and make daily soup exciting.