A time horizon is the length of time you can leave money in an investment before you need it. Apply this concept to improve your financial health, now and later.
Whether your geek is into comics, Star Wars, Lego, or steampunk, you can make a cool, thoughtful gift they'll love once for being DIY and twice for being nerdcore.
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5 Sobering Facts About Student Loan Debt
Higher education comes at a high cost. How much more debt can recent graduates bear?
Using Time Horizons to Make Smarter Investments
A time horizon is the length of time you can leave money in an investment before you need it. Apply this concept to improve your financial health, now and later.
6 Questions to Ask Before You Book a Vacation Package
Whether you're looking for an all-inclusive vacation package or a bulk vacation package, ask yourself (and the provider) these six questions.
How to Be Happy and Married: 24 Tips from a 24-Year-Old Marriage
My husband and I celebrated our 24th anniversary last week. Here are a few things I've learned about having a happy, long-lasting marriage.
8 Freelance Gigs Anyone Can Do to Make Extra Money
There are tons of legitimate side hustles to earn a little cash. These eight opportunities are easy, flexible, and (most importantly) lucrative.
The 5 Best Frizz Control Products
Keeping your locks frizz-free isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these frizz control products and your hair will remain smooth and tame.
How to Face These 7 Scary Facts About Retirement Saving
The familiar frights this time of year are make believe and not really scary. The facts about retirement may leave you cowering under the covers.
Screwdrivers to Saws: Stocking Your First Toolbox
A trip to the home improvement store can overwhelm when you're trying to buy your first set of tools. Before you shop, read this guide.
Is There Such Thing as a Messy Millionaire?
My favorite lesbian: I recently purchased Suze Orman's latest book (at Costco, for $10 off of the retail price), "Women & Money". [more]
20+ Ways to Use Sriracha (AKA Awesome Sauce)
Investing in one bottle of Sriracha chili sauce means no boring meals for a year! (Or almost month if you enjoy Sriracha as much as this writer does.)
15 Great DIY Gifts for Geeks
Whether your geek is into comics, Star Wars, Lego, or steampunk, you can make a cool, thoughtful gift they'll love once for being DIY and twice for being nerdcore.
10 Smart Things to Do During Your Commute (Even If You Drive!)
Why fill your public transit commute (or drive) with mindless chatter when you can use that time to smarten up, instead?
13 Businesses Your Tween Can Start
Who says you need to be an adult to create a successful side hustle?
How to Shop for Food Once a Month and Save Big
Instead of heading to the grocery store every week, go once a month and you'll end up saving money.
Ask These 7 Questions to Help Choose the Perfect Credit Card
If you're considering applying for a new credit card, ask these questions to find the best one for you.
The 5 Best Standing Desks
There's more to a standing desk than the extra height. Find out which desks rank the best durability, sustainability, and adjustability!
How to Get a Price Match Through Your Credit Card
Many of the best credit cards offer price match on your purchases, which can save you big.
The 7 Best and Worst Ways to Ask for Help
Need a hand asking for assistance? We're here to help.
6 Reasons January Is the Right Time to Start Planning for Christmas
Plan for the holidays already? With the holidays still fresh in mind, now is the best time to start holiday planning and prep. Here's how to start.
How to Wake Up Fast and Attack the Day
Waking up can be difficult when your bed is so darn comfortable. Learn how to happily shake off the sleep so you can have a more productive day.