My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
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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12 Podcasts Bookworms Will Love
Combine your love of books and penchant for podcasts with these podcasts for bookworms. You can even read while listening!
7 Tough Questions About Debt, Answered
These aren't the easy, make a plan and pay it off questions about debt. These are the ones that keep you up at night.
10 Fun Ways to Leave Your Job
Depending on the circumstances, leaving your job may be the best thing that's ever happened, or the worst. Either way, make the most of it!
The 5 Best Linen Sprays
Keeping your linens smelling fresh isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five linen sprays and your sheets will smell nice and clean.
Lessons From My Frugal Father
My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
How to Save a Ton by Eating Soup Every Day (and Never Get Bored!)
Soup sounds like a boring meal day after day, right? Wrong! Here's a brilliant way to save money and make daily soup exciting.
11 Ways Your Credit Card Will Save You Money While Holiday Shopping
For responsible cardholders who pay off balances every month, buying with plastic can mean real savings on gifts and much more.
4 Home-Buying Habits We Can Learn From Millennials
Millennials are late to the homebuying game, but they're bringing some valuable lessons we all can learn from.
The 5 Best Facial Moisturizers
Give your skin a healthy and soft sheen with the right facial moisturizer. Any of these five best facial moisturizers are good choices!
The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Redeeming Credit Card Rewards
Get the most out of your rewards and don't make these mistakes when you're ready to redeem!
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.
Travel and Money: Carrying Decoy Wallets
Here’s a technique for protecting your cash — and your identity — from being stolen in one fell swoop when you're traveling.
The 8 Life Skills You Must Learn in Your 40s
You're never too old to stop learning! By the time you hit the big 4-0, consider mastering these eight essential life skills.
4 Surprising Reasons to Always Use Your Credit Card
Did you know that your credit card has built in protection for your purchases?
4 Ways to Bounce Back From Job Rejection
Your interview went aces and you were already planning your commute to your new gig — then nothing. Redirect that rejection to something better.
7 Best Free Treks in the World
Epic hikes don't need to cost an arm and a leg. There are plenty you can do for $0.
9 Ways to Make an Extra $1,000 This Summer
Pad your pockets with an extra grand this summer, all with the help of an easy side gig.
15 Packing Secrets From a Professional Traveler
What to bring along — and how — bedevils many travelers. Find out how a professional wanderer has been doing it for seven years and counting.
7 Money Leaks You Need to Plug
You're dumping cash out the window (sometimes literally) if you don't plug these money leaks ASAP.
Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
With a move on the horizon, from residential house to suburban apartment, I realize I can't forgo the garden.