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7 Habits That Are Quietly Making You Fat (and Have Nothing to Do With Eating)

Scale groaning a little more each time you step on? Lots of bad, little diet and fitness habits add up to big pounds. Think small fixes and lose it!

Making Progress: The Missing Link Between Management and Employees

Find out what one factor made workers the happiest and how management and employees can unite to create a better workplace.

16 Easy Ways to Save $100 This Month

Pay yourself an extra $100 this month (or any month) by paying attention to your spend and cutting back where it counts.

Learn All the Frugal Skills You Need With These 9 Great Video Tutorials

The one with the most skills at the end wins. Add to your repertoire with this collection of essential frugal life skills.

The Enemies of Frugality

Even with the best of intentions, living frugally can be a challenge. Explore the seven nefarious forces that keep us from our frugal goals.

How to Insure Jewelry for Cheap (or Free!)

Jewelry insurance doesn't need to be expensive. In fact, there are ways of insuring your rings, bracelets, and other baubles without paying a dime!

10 Signs You're a Closet Spendthrift

Spendthrifts can't budget or save because they can't afford to — they've spent all their money. Beware these costly habits.

The World's Most Expensive Waters

If you think the markup on regular bottled H2O is crazy, the prices of these luxury brands will blow you out of the...well, water.

10 Foods Scientifically Proven to Increase Your Energy

Dreading the midday crash? It might be what you’re eating. Try snacking on these delicious superfoods for that needed boost of energy.

5 Reasons to Ditch Other Stock Investments for the S&P 500

Whether you're intimidated by the stock market or you just want a simpler way to invest, buying the S&P 500 index fund might be right for you.

7 States With the Lowest Taxes for Retirees

Why deal with burdensome taxes in your golden years? Make one of these tax-lenient states your new home base in retirement.

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What you need to know about getting what you want at work

Yesterday, I had a one-on-one with my boss. I knew the meeting was coming up, and I also knew that my job had changed recently and I wasn't thrilled with those changes. So I did so

The 3 Best Jobs for Expats and Travelers

See the world and earn a paycheck — it's not a pipe dream. Learn how you can still make bank while trotting the globe.

A Google employee perk we can all get free

I recently found an amazing (and I don't use that word lightly) resource from Google that I think is completely under-used and seriously under-marketed. This resource is cal

“If you've got an area of excellence…rich can be arranged.”

That’s part of a quote from a great Martin Scorcese movie – The Color Of Money. Certainly not in my top 10, it has Tom Cruise in it after all, but it had some sparkling dialogue fr

Love Makeup or Jewelry? Surprise Yourself With a Wantable Box.

Wantable promises to send you makeup or accessories that match your personal style. If you don't mind the cost, this service could score quality goods at half price or less.

Don't Fall for These Common Obamacare Scams

Nothing brings out grifters like chaos and confusion. The opening of the Obamacare health insurance exchanges has given them a golden opportunity.

Does It Make Sense to Stay in a Hotel Anymore?

Hotels aren't the only go-to crash pad for vacations anymore. Does it still make sense to stay in one?

Swoopo - great auction deals or great scam?

Today I stumbled upon a site called Swoopo. It is touted as a new auction site that combines shopping with entertainment. I took a quick look and it seemed like many items were s