My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
It's making huges waves through the music industry, which is hardly surprising. Organizations like the RIAA have been trying, and failing I think, to crack down on illegal musi
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money and having fun at the holidays, ways to save $1 a day, and steps to make your money last a lifetime.
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
At the same time nostalgic and alluring, nothing epitomizes travel so much as the postcard. Whether decorating your home, revisiting old memories, or making new friends, a little f
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
There's a certain class of ways to get free money or free stuff simply by paying attention, keeping track, and being careful. I don't do these things. It's not because they don't
If you can tolerate watching your nest egg rise and fall, these tools and apps can help you stay tuned to market news, manage your portfolio, and do research.
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Will Internet Radio die on July 15th?
If you love the freedom and variety of Internet Radio, today is not going to be a good day for you. Today is Internet Radio Day Of Silence. [more]
9 (and a half!) things to do at work when there's no longer work to do (also good for a boring day at home!)
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
9 Unusual Jobs Technology Destroyed
They took our jerbs! Technology is amazing — and the reason it's hard to be a leech collector or gandy dancer these days.
Legendary rock band Radiohead charges "whatever you want" for latest album
It's making huges waves through the music industry, which is hardly surprising. Organizations like the RIAA have been trying, and failing I think, to crack down on illegal musi
Poem on opting out
A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte
Best Money Tips: Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to use leftover Halloween candy, safeguarding your career switch, and saving money on holiday shopping.
Best Money Tips: Save Money and Have Fun During the Holidays
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money and having fun at the holidays, ways to save $1 a day, and steps to make your money last a lifetime.
Is it Time to Talk with your Parents?
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
6 Gifts Hostesses Will Love
Shower your host(ess) with the most(est) with some of these fun, unique gift ideas. They're sure to invite you back!
Becoming Financially Secure: What to Do First
Standard financial advice is full of things to do first — emergency fund, 401(k), paying off debts...but what REALLY comes first?
Free Travel With Postcard Fun
At the same time nostalgic and alluring, nothing epitomizes travel so much as the postcard. Whether decorating your home, revisiting old memories, or making new friends, a little f
5 Sobering Facts About Credit Card Debt
These cold, hard facts about credit cards should be your wake up call. Be smart, tackle debt, and use your plastic responsibly.
Possible protections for credit card holders
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Get Up and Get Out: How to Find Cheap Local Events
Whether you're in a city or a small town, chances are that fun and cheap local events are happening all around. Here's how to find them.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Splurge On?
Tell us what you splurge on and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
I turn down free money
There's a certain class of ways to get free money or free stuff simply by paying attention, keeping track, and being careful. I don't do these things. It's not because they don't
College Without Loans: Where to Find Scholarships
Applying for scholarships is a great way to pay less for college. Check out these tips for finding excellent scholarship opportunities.
Keep an Eye on Your Money With These 7 Online Investing Tools and Apps
If you can tolerate watching your nest egg rise and fall, these tools and apps can help you stay tuned to market news, manage your portfolio, and do research.
10 Negotiation Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Deal
From small buys to major life purchases, negotiation can make or break the deal. Win your next haggle-sesh by avoiding these common mistakes.
How to Keep Long-Term Travel From Ruining Your Career
Long-term travel can harm your career and your job prospects, but it doesn't have to. Learn how to make your long-term travel work for your career.