Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work?
I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
I know many people would like to spend more time outdoors, but may not know where to start. Here are some of my favorite modes of outdoor exploration that doesn't require too much
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
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15 Ways to Suck Up at Work That Won't Make You Feel Slimy
Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
How to Fall Asleep When You Can't
You've got to get to sleep … right now! That kind of pressure can make it much harder to actually nod off. Here's how to make it happen ASAP.
6 Ways It Pays to Be Friendly With Your Neighbors
Having friendly neighbors is its own reward, of course, but all those neighborly smiles often pay-off in unexpected ways. Like these.
5 Scientific Reasons to Ditch the Luxury Brands
Expensive is better, right? Our brains certainly think so, and that can cost us plenty. Learn how your brain deceives you and resist the splurge.
Best Money Tips: Hacks to Speed Up Your Browser
Today we found some great articles on hacks to speed up your browser, simple ways to build a life you enjoy, and how to become more confident.
Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting
Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work? I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
The 12 Best Performing Stocks of the 2000s
If you jumped in early with these top performers of the new millennium, odds are you may be reading this from your very own private island.
The 5 Best False Eyelashes
Give your lashes a bold boost of beautiful with the right false eyelashes. Any of these five best false eyelashes are great for your eyes!
Science Says You Don't Need a Standing Desk, After All -- You Only Need This
Recent studies show that sitting all day actually will not kill you. Desk sitters, rejoice!
5 Ways to Dodge Peer Pressure to Spend
How do you resist the urge to spend money when you're with less-than-frugal friends? 5 tips inside.
Ask the Readers: What's the Most Extreme Thing You've Done to Save Money?
Tell us about the most extreme thing you've done to save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Affordable Alternatives to Pet Boarding
You'd like to take a little trip, but boarding the family pets is pricey. It doesn't have to be.
The Frugal Guest's Guide to Surviving Wedding Season
Wedding season is the most costly season of all. Here's how to survive without breaking your budget.
9 Ways to Get Exactly What You Want From Customer Service
Use these Jedi mind tricks to get the best possible results from customer service reps.
Didn't Get the Raise? Ask for This, Instead
When you get turned down for a raise, hope is not lost. There are other things your employer may be willing to give up, instead.
The Secret Really Does Have A Secret (or Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich - Part 3)
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
Close-to-Home Outdoor Adventure Basics
I know many people would like to spend more time outdoors, but may not know where to start. Here are some of my favorite modes of outdoor exploration that doesn't require too much
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Are Your Bank Accounts?
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
8 Secrets to a Higher Car Trade-In Value
First? Get the gum out of the floor mats.
What to Do When You're Sick of Your Side Gig
The extra dollars from a side gig should reduce your stress, not add to it. Here's how to regain your balance.