What is an estate, what makes up an estate plan, why do I need one, and how do I go about planning? These and more questions are answered in this matter-of-fact article.
From bartender to tutor, these 30 side jobs pay well, often have flexible hours, and may even help you build skills you can use in your "regular" career.
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Investors may think they make rational decisions, but for many, emotions and psychology call the shots. Understand your biases to make better decisions.
I have a pair of shoes that are about to wear out. This sucks because they're shoes I wear pretty often (which is no doubt why they're wearing out). I'll probably have to replace
It’s a new year and you need some supplementary income. Should you try online teaching? January 2010 makes the seventh year that I’ve been teaching online. It’s had its ups and dow
I am a very frugal person. So, when my husband discovered his digestive tract could not handle gluten, I had to figure out how to stay within the budget, while keeping my sanity.
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Things wear out
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Millennials may think they have it all down, but Gen X can impart some serious spending wisdom when it comes to shopping.
13 Things Successful People Do Every Morning
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5 Reasons Fall Is a Great Time to House Hunt
The leaves are changing, and you still don't have your dream home. Hey, no worries! Fall is a great time to house hunt.
Could Online Teaching Be For You?
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Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Kitchen Tools that Stretch Your Budget and Your Time
I am a very frugal person. So, when my husband discovered his digestive tract could not handle gluten, I had to figure out how to stay within the budget, while keeping my sanity.
The High Cost of Keeping Warm
Keeping your home warm this winter comes at a cost — a rather high one, if you're not careful.