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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
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If your interests in simplicity and frugality have as much to do with protecting the environment and using less resources as they do with saving money, give some thought to revi
Keeping back pain at bay after sitting all day isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these back support devices and you'll be able to remain active without the discomfort.
What if earning more were simply associated with how you look? Studies have found a link between success and attractiveness, but personality and dress might be just as important.
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Three bad ways to fund mortgage lending (and maybe a good way)
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Banish burned bread — get perfectly browned bread, bagels, waffles, and more with one of these reliable toasters.
10 Things You Can Do to Be Happier Today
Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Take one or more of these positive, feel-good actions and watch the day brighten.
6 "Good" Eating Habits That Are Keeping Us Fat
Having a hard time dropping those last five? It may be due to a "truth" you learned long ago and haven't given a second thought...until now.
Is Uber Saving or Costing You Money?
We all know that Uber is super convenient, but is it actually saving you money? Let's find out!
The Secret Really Does Have A Secret (or Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich - Part 3)
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The Only 16 Pieces a Man Needs in His Wardrobe
You don't need a lot of clothes to stock a man's wardrobe properly — just these timeless and versatile pieces.
9 Ways to Use Up Leftover Buttermilk
When a recipe calls for half a cup of buttermilk, what are you supposed to do with the rest of it? Here's what.
The Penalty-Free Way to Withdraw Retirement Money Early
For most retirement plans the penalty for early withdrawal can be hefty. Here's a surprising, if complex, alternative.
The Second-Best Way to Make your Household More Secure
You already know the best way to make your household finances more secure: emergency fund, insurance, diversified investment portfolio, marketable skills. But once you're doing
Home Delivery: Local and Long Distance
If your interests in simplicity and frugality have as much to do with protecting the environment and using less resources as they do with saving money, give some thought to revi
The 5 Best Back Support Devices
Keeping back pain at bay after sitting all day isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these back support devices and you'll be able to remain active without the discomfort.
Beauty Before Brains?
What if earning more were simply associated with how you look? Studies have found a link between success and attractiveness, but personality and dress might be just as important.
Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes
It's few days before Halloween, and I have given barely a thought to what I'll wear...but I have some great ideas.
The Easy Way to Save Up a Big Travel Budget
Wondering how to save for your dream trip? These simple tips will get you started saving today!
7 Lessons From Tax Day to Remember for Next Year
With Tax Day now behind you (phew!), it's time to reflect on a few lessons that might make next April a little less stressful.
6 Terrible Money Moves to Avoid on the First Date
Make any of these bonehead money moves on a first date and you can bet there won't be a second date.
7 Financial Differences Between Millennials and the Next Generation
Generation Z is fast approaching adulthood. How, exactly, do these young adults differ from the millennials who precede them?
Beat Back the Zombies: 4 Ways to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
Seventy percent of Americans don't get enough sleep. Follow these suggestions to ensure you're not one of them.
15 Cheap, Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safer
Taking care of a few simple home repairs and improvements can protect you and your family from minor accidents — or much worse.