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Reality television has exploded in recent years with top stars bringing in large sums for their exploits. You may not have eight kids or live in New Jersey, but what if you’d like
Your balance sheet and income statement tell a banker more about your business than you may think. You need to know what goes on in your banker’s head when reading your financia
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Funding your 401(k) when you're in debt
If there are two pieces of financial advice that get hammered more often than any others, they're "Get out of debt" and "Put enough in your 401(k) to get any corporate match." Wi
Best Money Tips: Stupid Things We Do When We're Poor
Today we found articles on stupid things we do when we're poor, conversational skills everyone should master, and ways to stretch your summer travel budget.
Gardening in a Group: 6 Tips
The new White House garden is definitely a joint effort: it's 1,100 square feet that will be tended not only by members of the White House grounds staff but will involve students f
Modern companies as specialized venture capital firms
In the old days, companies actually produced stuff. They invented it, designed it, made it, marketed it, and sold it. Although there are still some companies like that, they'r
9 Reasons Your IT Person Is a Super Hero
Every company has an IT person and that person is probably taken for granted. See why these pros are actually superheroes, saving you more than you know.
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder
Today we found articles on easy ways to prevent seasonal affective disorder, how to save big on things you’re already buying, and things you can carve that aren’t pumpkins.
How Men and Women Use Smartphones Differently
The genders may be equal, but their smart phone usage may not be. Here are some of our findings on the topic, taken from our recent article at My Life Sco
Reality TV: Does It Pay to Apply?
Reality television has exploded in recent years with top stars bringing in large sums for their exploits. You may not have eight kids or live in New Jersey, but what if you’d like
Eat 256 Big Macs to Win a $5 Gift Card
How many Big Macs would you have to eat to win a particular prize in McDonald's Monopoly? You're about to find out.
5 Financial Mistakes That Won't Hurt Your Credit Score
It might feel like every little money misstep gets reported to the credit bureaus, but sometimes, you're in the clear (at least with the bureaus).
9 Cheapest Dates That Don't Seem So Cheap
Dinner and a movie is piricey (and also kind of played). Get creative for a romantic night out that's affordable, fun, and feels expensive!
How to Make Money Tweeting
If you're popular on Twitter, you could get paid for your tweets...even if you're not a Kardashian.
My 5 Favorite Funny Christmas Gifts
Let me help you get a jump on shopping for Christmas 2011: Here are some of my favorite frugal and funny gifts from this year.
Best Money Tips: How to Quit Your Day Job
Today, we share the steps to take when you want to quit your job, a recipe for homemade Bisquick mix, and a cheap way to deep-clean your eyeglasses.
8 Problems You Can Solve With $20
If you've got $20 burning a hole in your pocket, don't blow it on coffee! You can solve some common (and uncommon) problems.
12 Ways to Have a No-Spend Holiday Season
Refocus your holiday spirit on time well spent with friends and family this year and Santa won't won't get the better of your budget again.
It's Time to Drop These 6 Rules of Money Etiquette
Sometimes old-fashioned etiquette is nice, but when it comes to money, sometimes it's completely out of step.
Read Your Financial Statements Like a Banker
Your balance sheet and income statement tell a banker more about your business than you may think. You need to know what goes on in your banker’s head when reading your financia
6 Little Stressors You Can Easily Eliminate Today
Lots of little annoyances can add up to serious stress. Cut out those small sources of stress to fret less and enjoy life more.
5 Reasons Why You (Yes, YOU!) Need an Advance Care Directive
It's easy to avoid planning for critical health care needs, but an Advance Directive really will ease the burden on you — and your loved ones.