I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.
Everyone's heard the adage, "Expect the best, prepare for the worst," but the truth is that many people are overly optimistic about the future. Being a worrier may sa
What if a magical spaceship from the planet Cheapos came to earth and brainwashed everyone so that every single American stopped buying useless junk and started to live way below t
Nowadays, six figures is still above average, but its buying power in terms of lifestyle may have eroded even more than the value of a dollar, as those of us within striking distan
To save money for your vacation you crafted a detailed budget and stuck to it. Now, with your bags packed and ticket in hand, you are ready to put all the of preparation and planni
You used to hear the term "land rich, cash poor" for people who owned valuable land but didn't have quite enough money to make ends meet. It's an expression that
How much money is there in the economy to borrow? Well, if you don't have foreigners lending you large amounts of money, and you don't have central banks creating large amounts of
Oh, soooo cute! It's a GIF of a kitten playing with a shiny button! Defend your focus and your productivity with this collection of distraction smashers.
Today we found articles on ways to get paid to watch TV, small financial changes that have a big impact, and facts about Social Security benefits that Baby Boomers should know.
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Getting more for your money in the most unexpected place
I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.
Pessimism Pays - Why Expecting the Worst Can Save You Money
Everyone's heard the adage, "Expect the best, prepare for the worst," but the truth is that many people are overly optimistic about the future. Being a worrier may sa
What If Everyone Suddenly Became Frugal?
What if a magical spaceship from the planet Cheapos came to earth and brainwashed everyone so that every single American stopped buying useless junk and started to live way below t
Is Six Figures Really That Much?
Nowadays, six figures is still above average, but its buying power in terms of lifestyle may have eroded even more than the value of a dollar, as those of us within striking distan
Keeping The Budget In Budget Travel
To save money for your vacation you crafted a detailed budget and stuck to it. Now, with your bags packed and ticket in hand, you are ready to put all the of preparation and planni
Your equity was always imaginary
You used to hear the term "land rich, cash poor" for people who owned valuable land but didn't have quite enough money to make ends meet. It's an expression that
8 Ways to Be a Better Human by Living Like a Vampire
If you can look past their blood thirst and fundamental moral depravity, vampires have a lot to teach us about being human.
30 Minutes to a LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Hired
Give your LinkedIn profile the professional pizzazz it needs without hiring a professional — or becoming one yourself!
The 5 Best Portable Air Conditioners
Keeping you cooled off on sweltering hot days isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these portable air conditioners and you'll always stay cool.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Halloween Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate Halloween frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
15 Smartest Ways to Save at Sephora
Sephora has every beauty product you could ever need, but at those prices? Here's how to save big at your favorite makeup mecca.
Should You Cosign Your Teenager's Credit Card Application?
The catch-22 for teens ready to build their credit history… is not having any credit history. But does that mean you should cosign their credit card?
Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay On Budget During the Holidays?
Tell us how you stay on budget during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The whole sorry mess in one picture
How much money is there in the economy to borrow? Well, if you don't have foreigners lending you large amounts of money, and you don't have central banks creating large amounts of
5 Ways Science Says Travel Is Good for Your Health
The perks of travel go way beyond curing a serious case of wanderlust. Travel is good for your health, too!
Boost Your Career: How to Be Happier and More Likeable at Work
You can get more done and push your career ahead by becoming the charismatic, trustworthy, go-to person who really cares. Here's what to do.
6 Tools That Stop Computer Distractions and Help You Stay on Task
Oh, soooo cute! It's a GIF of a kitten playing with a shiny button! Defend your focus and your productivity with this collection of distraction smashers.
Best Money Tips: 20+ Ways to Get Paid for Watching TV
Today we found articles on ways to get paid to watch TV, small financial changes that have a big impact, and facts about Social Security benefits that Baby Boomers should know.
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in November
Skip the iPad 3 Mini, but do reach for a new HDTV, which are stupendously cheap this month.
7 Easy Photoshop Fixes for Your Family Photos
Correct common photo problems with these easy-to-follow tips.