A gift card is like cash — your bank won't replace what you lose. Save yourself some hassle (and your coffee order!) with some simple gift card security.
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
As a way to prevent tourists from overstaying their visas, many countries require that you can prove your intention to leave. Here's how to do it right.
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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6 Ways to Protect Yourself From a Lost Gift Card
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Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?
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Your potential new employer wants to know everything about you. Do you know everything you need to know about them?
The stuff I try never to buy new
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Stuck in a job rut? Make more money with these time-efficient earnings boosters.
3 Things You Should Know About Rental Car Insurance
Your rented set of wheels comes with a laundry list of optional insurance coverage. Should you take it?
Where to Find Emergency Funds When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund
A costly emergency has sprung up. The only problem? You have a second emergency — no money to cover it. Here's where to find funds fast.
The 10 Worst Ways to Make Extra Money
Having a side income can make life a lot easier...but there are some good ways to earn that side income and some seriously awful ones.
8 Smart Things to Do With Your Settlement Money
A sudden windfall is exciting, thrilling, and — overwhelming! Spend your lucre wisely, or you may find your pockets are empty again soon.
12 Annoying Bank Fees and How to Avoid Them
Account fees have become big business for banks and a major drain on consumers’ pocketbooks. Protect your balance by avoiding these 12 common fees.
The Simplest Way to Live Simply — And Cheaply
Simple living starts from a single action — prioritize what matters. Learn how to take that basic step and the ones that follow come easy.
How to Provide Proof of Onward Travel During an Open-Ended Trip Abroad
As a way to prevent tourists from overstaying their visas, many countries require that you can prove your intention to leave. Here's how to do it right.
Should You Finance a Tiny Home With a Credit Card?
The relatively low price of tiny homes makes nearly any financing option a possibility, including credit cards. But should you go that route?
11 Smart Ways to Maximize Desk Space
How do you expect to get any work done when your desk is a mess? Maximize that minimal space and watch your efficiency soar.
Watch Out for These 5 Sneaky 401K Fees
Don't let fees and plan costs sap your 401K earnings. Watch out for these five hidden retirement fees.
Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months