You don't have to forsake your worldly possessions to find bliss, but we can all live more frugally — and more elegantly — by learning from those who have.
Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.
Persistence is important to success, but knowing when to walk away from a doomed effort is important, too. Read this to learn how to recognize when to quit.
Always wanted to learn to sew? Now is the perfect time. It's simple to get started and can save you money, too. Here are some tips for savvy sewing and some easy projects to help y
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
Budgeting is one of the primary keys to financial well-being. But becoming over-obsessed with your budget can cause you just as much stress as not having one at all.
From biology to economics, scientists are discovering that sloth may be fundamental to our makeup. Settle a little deeper into your couch and learn why.
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Lessons in Simple Living From Extreme Minimalists
You don't have to forsake your worldly possessions to find bliss, but we can all live more frugally — and more elegantly — by learning from those who have.
Would You Dance to Avoid a Fee?
Would you dance? See what happens when ATM users bust a move to get their cash fee-free.
Cooking Fumes Are Bad For Your Health
Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.
Make Old Furniture Shine With These Simple Refinishing Tricks
Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.
7 Surprising Ways Summer Will Cost You
Just like the scorching temps will drain your energy, the summer season can also drain your budget. Here's some sunscreen for your wallet!
How to Know When to Persevere and When to Quit
Persistence is important to success, but knowing when to walk away from a doomed effort is important, too. Read this to learn how to recognize when to quit.
Student Loan Debt in Collections? Try These 5 Steps
The student loan default rate is rising. If you ever find yourself falling behind, here's how to catch up.
The 8 Best Places to Find Deals at the Mall
The mall isn't always a money-waster — you'll find the best deals on everything from shoes to kitchen goods at these stores.
It's Sew Easy to Save
Always wanted to learn to sew? Now is the perfect time. It's simple to get started and can save you money, too. Here are some tips for savvy sewing and some easy projects to help y
How You Know When It's Time For Bankruptcy
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
Your Stressful Job May Be… Making You Healthier?
We all know that stress does not do a body good... Or does it?
7 Ways to Get Your Life Back Into Balance
Feeling off kilter? Out of whack? A step behind? Try these balancing tricks refocus on the things that really matter.
5 Signs That You're Too Obsessed With Your Budget
Budgeting is one of the primary keys to financial well-being. But becoming over-obsessed with your budget can cause you just as much stress as not having one at all.
5 Reasons Why Science Says It's Okay to Be Lazy
From biology to economics, scientists are discovering that sloth may be fundamental to our makeup. Settle a little deeper into your couch and learn why.
Best Cards for Men & Women’s Apparel Stores
Find the best women's and men's apparel credit cards.
What is "Quantitative Easing" Anyway?
Recently the news is abuzz with the term "quantitative easing." What is it anyway and how does it affect you?
Are You Getting All the Credit Card Rewards You've Earned?
Credit card rewards programs look attractive, but there are several hidden costs, beginning with the cost of not redeeming those rewards.
5 Tips for Using the Internet at Work
Using the Internet for personal reasons at work? Just don't be a moron about it, and follow these tips to keep the privilege.
Here's Why Bus Travel Is Cheaper, Easier, and More Awesome Than You Think
Bus travel is making a comeback, with lines offering almost luxe travel for much less than flying. Make your next trip a road trip and save.
9 Dumb Little Things You Need to Stop Saying Today
We all rely on little catch phrases and verbal shortcuts. Unfortunately, many are thoughtless or hurtful or just plain dumb. Stop saying them!