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I have to admit that while many people in the U.S. talk about “Keeping up with the Joneses”, I spent the first 20 years of my life never knowing what that meant. My rural lifestyl
Recently CNN published an article titled "No kids, no jobs for growing number of wives ". This article profiled two women who are stay at home wives with no kids. A quote from the
Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month
The pressure is on from now to the end of the year, but it doesn't have to be. Revise your holiday wishes and try these tricks to make the season a celebration instead of a grind.
Personal finance isn't that complicated — spend less than you earn and save for emergencies and future goals. So why do so many of us struggle with it?
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
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The new face of poverty is fat
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Cheap and Simple Sunburn Remedies That Really Work
what do you do when you return home from an outing and you resemble a well-done lobster bake? Try one of these time-tested home remedies for sunburns.
Biggest Money Saving Tip: Move Far Away from the Joneses
I have to admit that while many people in the U.S. talk about “Keeping up with the Joneses”, I spent the first 20 years of my life never knowing what that meant. My rural lifestyl
Is living on one income a status symbol?
Recently CNN published an article titled "No kids, no jobs for growing number of wives ". This article profiled two women who are stay at home wives with no kids. A quote from the
Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows
Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month
Opportunity Costs and Conscious Spending: How Spending $1 Today Can Cost You $10 Tomorrow
In this sample from his new personal finance course, expert J.D. Roth explains how understanding opportunity costs can lead to smarter spending.
25 Ways to Slow Down and Actually Appreciate the Holidays
The pressure is on from now to the end of the year, but it doesn't have to be. Revise your holiday wishes and try these tricks to make the season a celebration instead of a grind.
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in December
It's peak shopping season, but not every buy is a peak deal. Learn where to find the big discounts this month — and where to freeze your spending.
4 Reasons Why You Don't Have Financial Common Sense (and How to Get It)
Personal finance isn't that complicated — spend less than you earn and save for emergencies and future goals. So why do so many of us struggle with it?
Are You Spending Too Much on "Normal" Expenses?
What is normal, anyway? When it comes to your spending, these numbers show how you stack up against the average.
The Single Greatest Key to Managing Your Time
Whatever time management and productivity tools and tricks you try, if you don't master this, you won't control your time or your to-do list.
The 5 Best Media Streamers
Want to watch your favorite TV shows and movies without needing to pay those high cable bills? These five media streamers let you do that and more.
3 TV Must-Haves Once You Cut the Cable Cord
Cutting the cable cord is a great way to save money. These services and gizmos will make the snip a snap.
The Art of Asking for Fewer Gifts
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
6 Things You'll Encounter When Taking Over a Loved One's Finances
Chances are most of us will eventually have to manage our parents' money. It's not as easy as it looks.
The 5 Best Smart Alarm Clocks
Getting out of bed in the morning isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these smart alarm clocks and waking up will be a piece of cake.
How to Use Portion Control to Lose Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenge when plates are piled high. Learn how to cut down on your serving sizes and shed pounds.
5 Foods Scientifically Proven to Take Years off Your Life
You probably already know that these delicious foods are harmful to your midsection. But did you know they may be taking years away, too?
How to Sign Up for Health Care in 2018
Open enrollment to buy health insurance through the ACA starts on November 1. Here's what you need to know this year.
Teach Your Kids About Money With Their Holiday Gift Lists
Kids see the holidays as a gifts-filled free-for-all. You can turn those gimme-gimmes into some valuable money lessons.