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Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
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Healthcare will most likely be my family's largest expense in a couple of years, when we've finished paying our home mortgage. We're not heavy users of the healthcare system, so wh
The unemployment rate in California surged to 6.9%, and that is equivalent to the rate in early 2003. Most news reports say that unemployment will probably go up a bit more in the
Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it b
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Big Lessons From the Tiny House Movement
Imagine life without a mortgage or an overstuffed attic. Even if we don't live in one, tiny houses can teach us a lot about consumption, debt, and simplicity.
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Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
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50 Ways To Squeeze Value From Your Healthcare Dollar Without Killing Yourself
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Seven Tips for the Newly Unemployed
The unemployment rate in California surged to 6.9%, and that is equivalent to the rate in early 2003. Most news reports say that unemployment will probably go up a bit more in the
Ask the Readers: What Skills Help You to Be More Frugal?
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Ask the Readers: Who Inspires You?
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5 Countries That Welcome American Retirees
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10 Favorite Mail-Order Websites
Here are my 10 mail-order websites that I love for their great customer service and quality products.
7 Ways Students Can Travel Abroad for Less
Traveling can be incredibly enriching for students. Here are a few ways they can make their travel dreams an affordable reality.
Sell Your House Faster With These 6 House Flipping Tricks
Ready to sell your house, fast? Try these expert moves house-flipping pros love. You'll get a great sale in record time.
New Ways to Listen to Music for Free or Cheap
Why pay for music when you don't have to? Get a constant influx of new music with these totally legal, free (or cheap) music services.
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!
The 5 Best Gel Nail Polishes
If you like getting your nails done but hate spending money at the salon, at-home gel polish kits are perfect for you. Try one of these this weekend.
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.
20+ Ways to Use Sriracha (AKA Awesome Sauce)
Investing in one bottle of Sriracha chili sauce means no boring meals for a year! (Or almost month if you enjoy Sriracha as much as this writer does.)
Book review: Happier
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Active When It's Cold Out?
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8 Awkward Money Moments Everyone Has at Work
You go to work to earn money, but it's also a place where you can spend it. And sometimes, things can get a little weird.
11 Retail Gigs That Pay Well and Offer Benefits
Looking for a job that pays well and offers benefits? These retailers are a good place to start.