One more cookie? January 1st is when you’ll diet. Buy another gift? You’ll budget better next year. Here's why you shouldn't wait until 2011 to start working on your goals.
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Sure, Charlie Sheen appears erratic. But he has things to teach all of us about how to live a frugal lifestyle. Here are 7 ways he can make you a winner in a down economy.
There's great news for eBay users! On April 19th, big changes are coming that mean lower prices and a better buying and selling experience for everyone.
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3 Reasons to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Today
One more cookie? January 1st is when you’ll diet. Buy another gift? You’ll budget better next year. Here's why you shouldn't wait until 2011 to start working on your goals.
3 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Affect Your Mortgage Application
Many factors can sway a mortgage approval. Your student loan debt is one of them.
Buying a New Smartphone Without Extending Your Contract
Buying a new smartphone can be inexpensive if you're willing to extend your contract, but getting a cheap smartphone with no contract extension? That's an art.
The 10 Stupidest Things Smart People Say
You're smart, wise, savvy — so stop saying these 10 words and phrases that make you look stupid!
How (and Why) to Help Your Parents Pay Off Their Mortgage
Many parents find themselves saddled with a mortgage well into retirement. Learn how to help your folks pay off theirs without taking on the debt yourself.
Does Your Net Worth Even Matter?
You may not be raking it in like Warren Buffett, but yes, your net worth still matters.
Never Use Cash for These 11 Things
Living the cash-only lifestyle can be good for your budget — except when it isn't. Learn why some purchases are best made on credit.
Best Money Tips: Travel Destinations for Movie Lovers
Today we found articles on travel destinations for movie lovers, Costco secrets from employees, and networking tips for introverts.
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Best Money Tips: Eat Healthy for Under $5 a Day
Today we found some great articles on how to eat healthy for under $5 a day, cheap ways to heat your home, and zen habits of highly efficient minds.
7 Ways to Keep Your Retirement Funds From Disappearing
If you've got some retirement savings, you're doing well! Follow these guidelines to keep your savings as strong as possible.
10 Things You Should NOT Do to Your Yard This Fall
With the holidays approaching the last thing on your mind is next year's lawn. Prep your yard now to save time and money on landscaping next spring.
7 Frugal Lessons I Learned from Charlie Sheen
Sure, Charlie Sheen appears erratic. But he has things to teach all of us about how to live a frugal lifestyle. Here are 7 ways he can make you a winner in a down economy.
How to Make Money With Peer-to-Peer Lending Service Prosper
Unleash your inner banker with Prosper, the peer-to-peer lending service. Low investment minimums and a variety of risk thresholds make it easy.
10 Reasons to Cut Millennials Some Slack About Their Money
Millennials have long been the punching bags of personal finance. It's time we ease up.
Big Changes to eBay That Will Make You Really Happy
There's great news for eBay users! On April 19th, big changes are coming that mean lower prices and a better buying and selling experience for everyone.
7 Times You Shouldn't File an Insurance Claim
Insurance is there to protect you from costly damages to your home and car. But sometimes, it's best not to file a claim at all.
12 More Grammar Mistakes That Are Making You Look Stupid
Poor word choice and grammar mistakes definitely can make you look stupid. Worse — they can damage your career. Watch out for these common errors.
How Your Last Name Affects Your Spending Habits
Think that alphabetical line-up in elementary school just kept you in order? It could also have affected your lifelong spending habits. Learn how.
The Five Types of People Who Never Retire (Are You One of Them?)
Whether due to choice or financial circumstance, some people choose to keep on keeping on rather than retire. Which one are you?