I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this
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Is Starting a Small Business for the Tax Deductions Worth It?
Some people recommend starting a side business to get more tax deductions. But if that plan sounds too good to be true, that's because it probably is.
Does a plastic cork make for a lousy wine?
I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this
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Buying your first home is a big accomplishment, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Take our quick quiz to find out if you're ready to take the plunge.
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A few years back, I read a profile of a holistic fitness guru. There was a sidebar with a little quiz
Trade Goals for Values
Goals come from our values. In 2013, why not live according to your values instead of constantly striving to reach goals?
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Could a Divorce Improve Your Finances?
When I was single, I thought that getting married would reduce my expenses greatly, and after I got married I realized that in some instances
Why the Boycott Isn’t Working
I hear it all the time. Some disgruntled consumer, employee, patron or the like decides that a boycott is in order. In theory, a
8 Ways Your Smartphone Saves You Money
You may be saving on your monthly telecom bill with that old timey flip-phone, but you're also missing out on a lot of other ways to save.
12 Cheap Home Workout Hacks for People With No Equipment and No Room
No room in the budget for weights, steppers, and resistance bands? Tackle your home workout with these everyday things instead.
5 Ways Self Storage Units Are More Sad Museums Than Savvy Solutions
This week I did an intervention on Sarah, one of my dearest friends. Sarah has a substance abuse problem -- but not with drugs. Sarah has a problem with self storage.
5 Moves to Make If Your Loan Gets Denied
Your lender stamped a big fat "No" on your loan application. No sweat — make these moves, and "Yes" will follow.
6 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs
As side gigs go, freelance writing isn't bad, so long as you have the research and writing skills — and know where to find the jobs. Start here.
Why Do We Feel Buyer’s Remorse, Anyway?
The rush from that big, must-have purchase only lasts a short while before dreaded buyer’s remorse sets in. How come?
10 Reasons Why You Should Ask for Cash This Christmas
If you're reluctant to put greenbacks on your wishlist, don't be. Cash is a great gift to give — and to receive.
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Get a Bigger Refund With These Often-Overlooked Tax Deductions
April 15 is right around the corner — are you claiming all the deductions you're entitled to? Find out with this collection of sometimes missed deductions.
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It's so easy to use up your available data and go over your monthly plan. Here are some clever ways to keep that from happening.