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Three E-Books to Help You Make Money, Travel, and Change Your Life

It’s no secret that many of us are looking for something different in life. And one of the biggest things we can change about our lives is how we work. If we are not tied to a desk

4 of the Fastest Ways to Go Broke in Retirement

Retirement should be for relaxing. But if you keep up these four habits, you'll spend your golden years broke.

8 Free (and 4 cheap) Things to Do in Auckland with a Toddler

Sometimes getting out and exploring a city, especially when traveling overseas, can be difficult to do with young children. While this list may contain specific free and cheap item

10 Free Things to Do With Your Kindle

The Kindle is a reading device that Amazon sells to enable you to spend more money on Amazon. However, it turns out there are lots of things you can do with your Kindle without spe

7 Decisions That Seem OK Now, but Might Ruin Your Finances Later

"It seemed like a good idea at the time," is not something you want to tell yourself about a money decision. Beware of these money traps!

7 Reasons You Shouldn't "Vacation Shame" Your Coworkers

Have you ever made your coworkers feel guilty about taking vacation? Knock it off! There are many good reasons employees need time off.

We Do the Math: Will an Electric Mower Trim Lawn Care Costs?

Should you get a gas lawn mower or electric? Let's weigh the financial pros and cons and see which offers the most value.

How Reliving Past Money Mistakes Hurts Your Financial Future

We've all made money misjudgements in the past. Don't make another mistake reliving them in the present.

6 Things You Might Miss in Your Credit Card's Fine Print

Did you read the fine print before you signed up for that credit card? You should have: What you don't know might hurt you.

6 Ways to Stay Motivated on the Job

It's easy to let the daily grind sap your motivation. Buck up, superstar, and dig deep. You already have everything you need to stay positive.

5 Surefire Signs You Have Too Much Debt

Are you toeing the line of too much debt? These warning signs say so.

How to Restart Your Career With a Returnship

Ready to return to work after several years away? A returnship may get you through the door faster.

3 Easy Ways to Invest in Real Estate (Without Buying Real Estate)

Investing in real estate can be lucrative — and a lot of hard work. With these investment strategies, you can enjoy the profits without owning property.

The Dirty Secrets of Credit Cards

Here are some of the biggest dirty secrets of the credit card industry.

6 Ways to Bounce Back After a Work Mistake

Everybody makes mistakes. Don't make them worse by bungling the follow up.

How to live on $12,000 a year

In my first job out of college, I was on 12,000 English pounds per year. That was back in London in 1996, i was single, lived with two friends and only had rent and travel to pay for. And I still remember how tough that was. [more]

12 Cute Ways to Upcycle Shoeboxes

Don't just drop those old shoeboxes in the recycle bin. From dirt cheap toys to trendy storage — your old shoeboxes can do so much more.

USAA Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card: Military Benefits and Cash for Spending

With the USAA Cash Rewards Visa Signature, military members and their families can enjoy cash rewards on their purchases along with benefits catered specifically to their needs.

Make Your Hobby Pay Its Way

Hobbies generally end up in the expense category. Depending on the hobby, you may be paying for equipment, supplies, books and magazines, classes, training--the list goes on.

How to Buy All That Stuff the Police Seize. And It's Cheap.

Here's a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff at silly prices.