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Down-To-Earth Financial Advice From A Mountain-Climbing Adviser

I just finished reading The New Coffeehouse Investor by financial adviser Bill Schultheis. He's an index-fund investor and discusses his rationale for investing in non-managed fund

90 Free Activities to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

Don't just sit there waiting for inspiration — break boredom and get creative with one of these great ideas.

Best Money Tips: Tips for a Better Retirement

Today we found some stellar articles on having a better retirement, getting ahead when living paycheck to paycheck, and sticking to your resolutions.

This Is How to Pick the Best Cookware for Your Needs

With so many cookware choices it's hard to know what's best for each style, recipe, or method. Here's how to decide between cast iron, copper, aluminum, and more.

When Should You Get a Vacation Rental Instead of a Hotel?

With the growth of sites like Airbnb, more travelers are choosing to stay in room and house rentals rather than hotels. Learn how it can save you money.

Best Money Tips: Ways for Families to Save Money in June

Today we found some awesome articles on ways for families to save in June, getting your financial affairs in order, and assimilating into your new job.

How to Save 44% or More At Select Priority Club Hotels

Every few months Priority Clubs designates certain hotels as PointBreaks locations.  These hotel offerings are extremely limited and available at a special points discou

What Dreams Mean About Personal Finance

Until recently, it had never occurred to me that dreams could offer insights into financial and career dilemmas. Then I had a dream that revealed a financial fear, and finally di

Prizes and Freebies from CoupSmart for the iPhone

This week, I discovered a new iPhone app called CoupSmart when a reader alerted me to the fact that they had won $200 just for using it. Here’s the scoop for anyone else who’s int

The 5 Best Callus Removers

Keeping your feet smooth and clean isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these callus removers and your feet will remain soft and callus-free.

8 Ways to Save on a First Date Without Looking Cheap

A first date is all about putting your best foot forward. Impress your intended without breaking your budget with these frugal date ideas.

7 Times You're Wasting Mental Energy Without Realizing It

Feeling exhausted? Nearing burnout? It may be because of these unexpected drags on your mental energy. Get rid of them and get more energy.

9 Ways to Lose the Clutter and Keep the Memories

You don't treasure all those knick-knacks — you cherish the memories they conjure. Here's how to clear the clutter and still keep what matters.

16 Easy, Delicious and Homemade Gifts

Show friends and loved ones how much you care with a gift of delicious, handmade edibles you made yourself!

4 Money Resolutions You Should Skip This Year

There's nothing wrong with making New Year's money resolutions — the fresh start effect can jump start good habits. Just don't make any of these.

The 5 Secrets of Cash Flow Forecasting

Here are the five key secrets to accurately forecast and maximize the cash flow of your business.

Be Standby Power Smart and Save Serious Money

There is a predator in your office. One that is costing you hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars per year. That predator is standby power.

The 7 Worst Financial Excuses That Are Keeping You Poor

It's not easy to get serious about budgeting and saving. What is easy is coming up with excuses. Do any of these sound familiar?

The 5 Best Folding Chairs

Getting cozy in the great outdoors isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these folding chairs and you can relax without getting dirty.

Why Scientists Say You Should Be Committing the 7 Deadly Sins

Sloth, Pride, Gluttony — go for it! It turns out that sinning — in moderation — is probably actually good for you.