Ever wonder how the person with about the same salary as you lives in a fully furnished apartment, enjoys Caribbean vacations, and is setting aside money for retirement while yo
Actually, I'm being a little untruthful. The full weight of the burger is closer to NINE POUNDS. 6lbs is just the meat. You have to admit it, Americans do everything bigger...but is it better? [more]
Dealing with financial products can be very confusing and stressful, but there are some products that you should absolutely stay away from for the sake of your financial health. [more]
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
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Making Do With Help From Mom And Dad
Ever wonder how the person with about the same salary as you lives in a fully furnished apartment, enjoys Caribbean vacations, and is setting aside money for retirement while yo
Big List of Senior Discounts
If you're over the age of 55, you can start saving more money on everyday things with this big list of senior discounts.
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A whopping 6lb cheeseburger for free...if you can finish it.
Actually, I'm being a little untruthful. The full weight of the burger is closer to NINE POUNDS. 6lbs is just the meat. You have to admit it, Americans do everything bigger...but is it better? [more]
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No time for breakfast … again? Start the day the right way with a quick, nutritious, on-the-go meal that everybody has time for — even you.
How to Erase Your Medical Debt
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Six Horrible Financial Products You Should Avoid
Dealing with financial products can be very confusing and stressful, but there are some products that you should absolutely stay away from for the sake of your financial health. [more]
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Prom, weddings, black tie, and more. Here's when renting fancy clothes makes the most sense.
Pesky Pests: Easy Homemade Mosquito and Insect Traps and Repellent
Keep those insects, ants, wasps, rodents, and other creepy crawlies at bay with these easy homemade recipes.
Prepaid Cards About to Get Safer and Better
New consumer protection rules for prepaid cards will help protect you from theft, fraud, and unreasonable fees.
The 5 Best Reusable Straws
Finding drinking straws worth keeping isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these reusable straws and your drinks will always be ready to sip.
How to Successfully Negotiate Everything With Your Kid
Negotiation is a key financial skill many of us don't learn until we're adults. Here's how to teach your kids the basics.
5 Ways Millennials Can Become Bosses Sooner
Millennials don't shy from a challenge — climbing the corporate ladder, included. Are you ready for the top rung?
The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
This Interview Technique Will Get You Hired
Don't let your next job interview become another tale about the one that got away. Use this key technique to present the most employable you.
7 Reasons You Should Always Buy Girl Scout Cookies
When Girl Scout cookie season rolls around, it's hard to justify consuming all those calories. But we've found a way to do just that!
Slow DRIP into investing
My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
10 Things Financially Savvy People Don't Do
People who are smart with their money don't make these common personal finance mistakes. Do you?