I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
If you're like me, the closest you get to hacking anything is when you are allowed to carve the turkey at Thanksgiving. But lately, I've been inspired to learn how to do all those techy things that my nerdy friends seem so good at. [more]
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Hack a Mac!
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A 20% down payment isn't pocket change. If you can't afford 20% down on your mortgage loan, you still have other loan options.
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Simple Living Through Capital
There are a lot of ways to live simply. My personal favorite is living simply through capital — and it's easier to do than you might expect.
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The Best Credit Cards With Airline Companion Tickets
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9 Money Secrets of the Amish
The lifestyle of the Amish includes hard work and simple living — which also equals more money in the bank. Could simpler finances work for you?
6 Ways to Sell or Donate Your Airline Miles
If you're sitting on a mountain of miles about to expire, don't let them go to waste. Transfer them to someone who really needs them.
5 Things to Do Right Now to Boost Your 600 Credit Score
A 600 credit score isn't bad, exactly, but it's not terrific, either. Here's what you can do to improve it.
10 Easy Holiday Lighting Hacks
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The Compact: Mindfulness and Frugality Through Buying Used
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This may sound like a tech-heavy article but trust me, it's not. My own technophobic dad could do this one (and he'd better after I tell him). All you need is the goold old
Why You Should Buy Travel Insurance — Even if Your Credit Card Offers It For Free
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How to Go From Two Incomes to One
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Can Tiny House Living Actually Save You Money?
The latest trend in real estate is living large in a really small space. Seems like that should be a money-saver, right?