Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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Rural living in a world with expensive fuel
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
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If you're thinking about buying a home, get up to speed on these key terms and concepts before you visit your first open house.
7 Penalty-Free Ways to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Account
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17 Creative, No-Mess Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
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Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
Ask the Readers: Who Is Your Personal Finance Role Model?
Tell us about your personal finance role model is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!
A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a coupl
100 Easy Ways to Brighten Someone's Day
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10 Things You Do to Save Money That End Up Costing You More
Sometimes, what we think we're doing to save money actually costs us a lot more. Make sure you're not making one of these "saving" mistakes.
Don't Skip These 8 Tax Breaks for Students
College isn't cheap, but students of any age can cut the cost by claiming the right deductions. Would any of these help you or a student you know?
10 Ways to Keep Your Private Info Private
From your Facebook feed, to your mailbox — identity theft hides behind every corner. Make sure your privacy is protected.
How One Nice Thing Can Ruin Your Whole Budget
This is precisely why we can't have nice things.
15 Great Jobs That Don't Pay Much
Money isn't everything — especially if you have a job that rewards you in ways dollars can't touch.
Is Dollar Cost Averaging the Right Strategy for You?
Want to invest a lump sum while cutting down risk? Dollar cost averaging may be your move.
10 Smart Ways to Get a Small Business Loan
It takes money to make money, and for small business there have never been so many ways to borrow some. How would a loan help your business grow?