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The latest news is that unemployment benefits will be extended from 59 weeks to 79 weeks in California with the help of the new Federal stimulus money. The maximum benefit has ris
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Raise your standard of living by focusing your spending
Are you tired of reading the same frugality suggestions? I'm talking about the repeated exhortations to eat out less, turn off your cable, and stop buying expensive coffee dri
Crowdtilt: An Easier Way to Share the Cost of a Group Event
Tired of footing the bill for a group events or gifts? Put your event on social funding website Crowdtilt, and get your crowd to fund it before it happens.
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12 Foods Everybody Should Be Able to Cook by 30
The time for ramen has passed. By 30, you oughta be a master at preparing these 12 simple staples.
Can You Have It All? 4 Tips for Doing More With Your Time
Many of us think we don't have enough time in the day to do what we really want — but the truth is that, well, that's not quite true. Discover how to do more.
The stuff I try never to buy new
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
10 Easy Veggies to Plant This Spring
Yes, you CAN grow your own food. These easy-to-grow herbs and vegetables will thrive even if you've got the blackest of thumbs.
How I Sold My House in 48 Hours
Some homes languish on the market for months, costing owners money and stress. Find out how one seller got it done in a single weekend.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Dollar Store Buys?
Tell us about your favorite dollar store buys and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Stephen Leeb's new book makes that case that we're running into resource limits on every front--energy, metals, water--and that this problem is going to affect everything we do. T
Do generous unemployment benefits prolong the length of unemployment?
The latest news is that unemployment benefits will be extended from 59 weeks to 79 weeks in California with the help of the new Federal stimulus money. The maximum benefit has ris
20 Gift Ideas for Your Co-Workers
Bonus or no bonus, the gifts in this guide to giving to co-workers won't break your holiday budget.
10 Ways to Improve Yourself for $100 or Less
Stuck in a rut? You can makeover your career, your finances, and your life for less than $100!
The Smart Way to Pay for Cell Phone Service
Prepaid month-to-month or postpaid on contract? The smarter, cheaper option may surprise you.
Budgeting: Projection or Prophecy?
If you believe in our ability to harness the power of our minds, then it may not be a stretch for you to also believe that financial budgeting can be a self-fulfilling prophecy –-
Get Your Money Sooner by Starting 2016 Tax Prep Now
The early (tax) bird gets the worm — and reduces the chance it'll be a victim of identity theft. Start your 2016 tax prep now, and skip all the stress in April.
How to Use the Holiday Quiet Time to Boost Your Career
Holiday weeks can be super slow at the office — which makes it the perfect time to learn new skills and accelerate your career.
Home Reverse Mortgaged? Here's How to Sell It
Reverse mortgages are growing in demand as the population ages. This means more of these homes will be hitting the market, too.
Is "Health Food" Worse for You than Junk Food?
Health food isn't necessarily as good for you as you'd expect it to be. In fact, it might be those "healthy" foods that are ultimately making you fat.