Stop gritting your teeth when you pay bills. With a little planning, you can slash your monthly expenses while experiencing little change in your living standards.
As I got older, I started caring a bit more about the kinds of chemicals that I was putting on my hair and skin, so I decided to grow my gray out for a while.
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Should You Ever Consider a Balloon Mortgage?
A balloon mortgage has its upsides, but it sure leaves a lot up in the air.
How Long Does It Take to Break Even With an Electric Car
Electric cars come with rebates, fuel savings, and ... a premium price tag. How long will it take you to break even?
Good, Bad, or Excellent: What Does Your Credit Score Mean?
Is your credit score good, bad...or excellent? Find out what range you're in and what that means for your borrowing prospects.
How to Celebrate Earth Day
Help the planet (and save yourself some money) by celebrating Earth Day. Plus, learn ways to practice sustainability all year round.
7 Things Your Credit Report Does NOT Include
Your credit reports may be handy snapshots of your financial health, but they don't show the whole picture. Find out what's missing.
5 Ways Google Wallet Can Save You Money
Not only does Google Wallet allow you to quickly pay with a tap of your phone, it can also help you automatically access coupons and much more.
10 Monthly Bills You Can Slash
Stop gritting your teeth when you pay bills. With a little planning, you can slash your monthly expenses while experiencing little change in your living standards.
The 5 Best Laptop Cases
Don't let mishaps big and small befall your expensive laptop. Protect it in one of these five best laptop cases and sleeves.
How One Family Lives Well (And Even Owns a Home) on Just $11 an Hour
Limited income, limited life — right? Wrong. Learn how the Luh family is thriving without a huge paycheck — and you can too.
5 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money Blogging
You've got a website, an audience, and a passion — but how, exactly, do you monetize that blog? It's easier than you think.
11 Signs You Need to Dump Your Friend
Gossips, cheats, assorted scoundrels — you don't need them in your life, so go ahead and drop them. And not just on Facebook, either.
Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
A friend sent me this link, knowing full well I'll never, ever need it (I carry a bottle opener on my keyring in case of such emergencies). [more]
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 Reasons You Probably Overpaid at the Store
You can be the smartest shopper around and still end up overpaying for everyday things. Here's how you're getting tripped up.
15 Genius Gifts for Office Secret Santa
Shudder at the thought of an office Secret Santa? Worry no more. These genius gifts ideas include something for everyone.
The 5 Best Pressure Cookers
Don't be intimidated by pressure cookers — these easy-to-use kitchen tools can dramatically reduce cooking time.
Would You Stop Coloring Your Hair?
As I got older, I started caring a bit more about the kinds of chemicals that I was putting on my hair and skin, so I decided to grow my gray out for a while.
Don't Miss Out on This Easy Way to Pay for Child Care
Child care is expensive. Ease the burden by making use of one of your employer's tax-advantaged perks.
9 Things That Really Annoy Hiring Managers
When heading to a job interview, you want to impress the hiring managers. So make sure to avoid doing these nine things that really annoy them.
10 Golden Rules of Personal Finance Everyone Should Know
These 10 money truths will set you on the right path to financial enlightenment.