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Best Money Tips: How to Become an Optimist
Today we found articles on daily habits to help you become an optimist, over 90 cheap date ideas, and how to deal with family members who are terrible with money.
7 Reasons You Shouldn't "Vacation Shame" Your Coworkers
Have you ever made your coworkers feel guilty about taking vacation? Knock it off! There are many good reasons employees need time off.
Bookmark This: How Much to Tip in Almost Every Situation
Tipping is tricky. Here are some easy to remember guidelines to take the guesswork out of it.
6 Back-to-School Items You Can Buy Used
Facing that back-to-school budget crunch? Instead of buying school supplies brand-new, get them used.
10 Things Besides Salary to Negotiate at Work
Everything's negotiable. Find what else you should be asking for from your boss.
How Reliving Past Money Mistakes Hurts Your Financial Future
We've all made money misjudgements in the past. Don't make another mistake reliving them in the present.
6 Things You Might Miss in Your Credit Card's Fine Print
Did you read the fine print before you signed up for that credit card? You should have: What you don't know might hurt you.
12 Surprising Things Women Should Know About Retirement Planning
Retirement planning makes everyone a little nervous, but for women, there's more at stake — a lot more. Are you saving enough?
6 American Cities With the Highest Minimum Wage
A livable wage is a hot-button issue most can agree on. These six American cities are leading the way to sustainable minimum wages.
30 Ways to Use Up a Jar of Preserves
Too many jam jars jamming up the pantry? Don't toss 'em — you'd be surprised how many delicious dishes they can jazz up!
6 Unexpected Uses for Avocados
Ah, the magical, multi-purpose avocado. They're good for so much more than guacamole!
6 Parts Every Successful Budget Needs
No two budgets are the same, but most successful budgets have these key components in common.
How Long Can You Really Live on Unemployment?
If you lost your job, could you afford to get by on unemployment benefits alone? It might be time to beef up that emergency fund.
Why You Should Be Saving Big With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Paying your mortgage every couple of weeks instead of monthly can shave thousands in interest costs, but going bi-weekly is not a simple as it seems.
Buy a Home You Can Afford With the Mortgage Suitcase Trick
When you're thinking about buying a home, it's easy to buy more house than you need (and get stuck with a pricier mortgage). Use this trick to save.
Get a Week's Worth of Dinners Out of One Chicken
Save money and eat healthy with this delicious plan for stretching one chicken into a full week of meals.
Part-Time Jobs That Can Get You Serious Discounts
Save money while you make money with these part-time jobs that offer substantial employee discounts in addition to regular part-time paychecks.
Cut Your Electric Bill With Solar Panels
Solar panels can reduce your electricity bill, increase your home's value, and reduce your carbon cost to the environment. Here's how to get started.
How to Throw a Kid’s Birthday Party That’s Fun, Happily Memorable, and Not So Expensive
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4 Ways Your Brain Tricks You Into Spending
The human brain is a beautiful, complex thing. It's also a total shopaholic.