Buying a home for the first time can be super stressful. Get your finances move-in ready before you start your hunt, and it'll go easier than you expect.
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I love receiving homemade Christmas gifts, and also enjoy making my own. However, a homemade gift can be really expensive if you pay full price for the ingredients. Fortunately, a
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Part three of my Real Hustle compliation is the one I have wanted to feature for a very long time. The other two posts were lighter in nature, this one is more grim as it involves more of your hard-earned cash being swindled from you. [more]
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Ask the Readers: What's the Worst Job You've Ever Had?
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Everything a First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Buy a House
Buying a home for the first time can be super stressful. Get your finances move-in ready before you start your hunt, and it'll go easier than you expect.
Starting Your Dream Business Is Easier Than You Think — Here's How
Do you dream of starting a business? Stop waiting for the right time, the right plan, or the right partner, and just get started!
These 8 Everyday Buys Will Be Cheaper This Summer
While rising temps can also lead to rising costs of everyday items, these eight things will actually be cheaper this summer. Stock up!
Make Your Dishwasher Last (Almost) Forever With These 6 Tricks
A modern new dishwasher should last 15 years, but you can extend the machine's useful lifetime much longer than that with a few simple maintenance chores.
How to Stop Being Afraid and Live Your Dreams
We know we have to put ourselves out there, but rejection and failure are hard. Learn how to overcome that fear and reach for what you want.
Start Stockpiling Now: Four Cheap Christmas Gifts to Make
I love receiving homemade Christmas gifts, and also enjoy making my own. However, a homemade gift can be really expensive if you pay full price for the ingredients. Fortunately, a
How to Use Credit Cards Responsibly During the Holidays
It's easy to get carried away during the holidays. Here's how to enjoy the season, without running up big balances on your cards.
Make Your Own Ketchup
Zingy and filled with tomato goodness, this easy-to-make ketchup can provide better flavor than the store-bought stuff.
How to Fix 18 Common Wardrobe Malfunctions
A clothing malfunction can happen at the worst time — before a big meeting, during a date. Stay covered with this collection of easy, quick fixes.
Best Money Tips: Practical Driving Tips That Save Gas — And Money
Today we found articles on gas-saving driving tips, summer essentials that are good for your body and your budget, and sneaky ways to get paid for exercising.
9 Financial Skills Everyone Needs During Hard Times
When the going gets tough, the tough get frugal. Stick to those frugal habits when finances brighten, and you'll save even more.
Best Money Tips: Frugal Dining Out Tips
Today we found some great articles on frugal dining out tips, free things to do this summer, and financial advisor red flags.
The 5 Worst Career Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Rising up the corporate ladder is harder than ever — more so if you stumble on a rung or two. Are you making any of these career mistakes?
How to Retire During a Recession
As the economy remains shaky, retirement can seem oh-so-unattainable. But there are ways to make it work — and even make your retirement enjoyable.
Great Summer Jobs for Kids and Adults
Whether you're still a wee one or you're already an adult with a career, there are lots of great ways to make extra money in the summer.
8 Life Skills Every Freelancer Needs
Self-employment requires guts, determination, and organization. Find out if you have what it takes to be a freelance superstar.
Street market scams. Don't believe the hype.
Part three of my Real Hustle compliation is the one I have wanted to feature for a very long time. The other two posts were lighter in nature, this one is more grim as it involves more of your hard-earned cash being swindled from you. [more]
Your 401(k) is not an investment
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Here's How to Save Thousands on Your Mortgage
The difference between 10 years of interest and 30 of interest years can be tremendous, but the decision isn't easy. How long should a mortgage be?