There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercis
I never got a sabbatical. My dad was a college professor, so I knew from a young age what a sabbatical was. I always paid attention whenever one corporation or another would be i
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
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Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk
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Fund your own sabbatical
I never got a sabbatical. My dad was a college professor, so I knew from a young age what a sabbatical was. I always paid attention whenever one corporation or another would be i
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If you're stuck at an airport that charges for Internet connections, here's a solution: Go to the gift shop and ask for a a free Wi-Fi pass.
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Ask the Readers: How Are Your Financial Goals Coming Along?
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a No-Spend Challenge?
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Getting Rid of Acne
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Don't Despair Over Small Retirement Savings
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Does Divorce Affect Your Student Loans?
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7 Things You Should Never Include in Your Cover Letter
Your cover letter is your time to shine. Including these seven things, though, will surely dull the sparkle.