Author Donna Freedman imparts her wisdom on how to live your best life on the budget you have in her new book, "Your Playbook For Tough Times, Vol. 2."
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
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If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
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6 Lessons on Surviving and Thriving Through Tough Times From Author Donna Freedman
Author Donna Freedman imparts her wisdom on how to live your best life on the budget you have in her new book, "Your Playbook For Tough Times, Vol. 2."
Understanding the Gold Standard
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
13 Cheap Ways to Beat Stress
Take some "me time" to kick stress to the curb without breaking the bank. Now don't you feel refreshed?
The 5 Best Pieces of Financial Wisdom From Suze Orman
Suze Orman is a powerhouse of expert financial insight. What should you learn from this wise money mogul?
Snail Free Gardening
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A 20% down payment isn't pocket change. If you can't afford 20% down on your mortgage loan, you still have other loan options.
Win Your Next Potluck With One of These 23 Cheap, Easy Potluck Dishes
These tasty, simple recipes for appetizers, main dishes, salads, and desserts won't break your bank, but will win you accolades.
How to Turn Groceries Into Gasoline
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Strategies to Save Successfully: Highlights From Our Chat With America Saves
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with America Saves on strategies to save successfully!
“Free” category on Craigslist to be renamed “Haul away my old, bulky, broken crap for free.”
I used to love the “free” button on Craigslist. There were some killer giveaways on there, including things like antique movie projectors, great toys for the kids, ornaments, lamps
The Ultimate "Green" Workout
Recently our own Xin Lu wrote a post on a motivating way to lose weight (a very interesting piece.) Imagine my surprise when a commenter spoke my mind by sharing the ultimate in “
7 Frequent Flyer Rules to Go Farther on Fewer Miles
Travel reward points and miles are like dollars — you work hard to earn them, and you should spend them wisely. Learn how.
13 Great Reasons to Quit Your Job
You have your "I quit" speech down pat, but you're still not sure? See if these reasons don't convince you it's time to make the leap.
8 of our Favorite Fitness and Diet Smart Phone Apps
Those of us with smart phones are fairly certain we can’t live without them. In fact, chances are good that if you use them right – than can actually help you live longer! See wh
Financial IQ Test: Do You Have the Best Auto Insurance Coverage for Your Needs?
How well do you know your auto insurance coverage? Take this Financial IQ Test to see if you're getting the most bang for your insurance buck.
How to Downsize and Declutter
Here's a simple timeline for sorting and decluttering painlessly with a three-phase strategy: 3-month plan, 6-month plan, and the year-or-more plan.
Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
10 Quick Ways to Become More Hygienic
Guess what? Good hygiene means good health as well as good cleanliness. Clean up your act, inside and out.
The 6 Craziest Things People Have Done to Land a Job
What's it take to land a job these days? For these six job-seekers, it took creativity, daring, and in one case, about 2,000 hours of game design.
6 Foods Science Says Are Actually Making You Dumber
You are what you eat — and that goes for your brain, too. Are you making yourself dumber just by stuffing food in your face?