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3 Weird Ways People Get Promoted
The best way to get a promotion — and a raise — may not be working hard and well. Start sharpening your wit (and rubbing your lucky rabbit's foot).
The Ads That Are Part of Your Life
From the do-everything guys of Dos Equis and Old Spice to Snickers' hunger alter-egos, do you find yourself reciting these popular ad campaigns?
4 Annoying Things Bill Collectors Can't Do -- And How to Stop Them
It pays to know your rights when it comes to collections agencies. Here are four things that debt collectors definitely can't do.
Avoiding the Poverty Tax
Simply being poor can add to a family's cost of living. But the solution isn't necessarily increasing wealth...it's improving skills.
Early Holiday Shopping: Why I Finish by Thanksgiving
Already feeling that pre-holiday stress set in? Get a jump on holiday shopping, and reclaim some of that peace that the holidays are supposed to be about.
The Psychology of Cash Flow
Money flows in and out of your life. To keep a good handle on it, you not only need to get a good handle on your budget, but also on your mind.
3 Ways Your Body Sabotages Your Money
You might think your brain is behind the wheel of your money decisions, but watch out — your own body might be spending more than you think.
Put Off Saving for Retirement
With this plan, your retirement will be just as secure, and your first few years will be a lot more comfortable.
The 4 Greatest Stock Reversals in the Last Decade
These four big stock market losers transformed themselves into stock market darlings in just 10 years. Find out what it takes to be a comeback kid.
6 Things You Need to Do if You're Retiring in 2018
This is it; 2018 is the year you retire. Before you leave the working world, there are a fey key moves to make first.
Pet Peeves Part 1: Couture Critters Are Expensive!
It costs a pretty penny to lavish your fur baby in the life of luxury.
Best Money Tips: Teaching Teens About Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on teaching teens about money, sticking to a budget, and actions for a real money making blog.
8 Cool Stores We Miss
Trying massage chairs at Sharper Image, thumbing through vinyl at Tower Records... Let's reminisce about our favorite old stores.
18 Beauty Tips and Hacks for Summer
Summertime sun and fun can wreak havoc on your face, hair, and skin. Tune-up your beauty routine for the climate.
13 Free or Cheap Ways to Be Blissfully Unproductive
Most of the time, we try to be productive...but everyone needs a break. Here are cheap ways to have fun, experience joy, and be blissfully unproductive.
Donald Trump's 5 Biggest Business Failures
Donald Trump may be heading for successful Republican nomination, but his ventures in business haven't always done so well.
How to Deal With Collection Agencies
Turn the collections process to your advantage by following these 9 suggestions.
Best Money Tips: Thrift Store Shopping Tips
Today we found some awesome articles on thrift store shopping tips, recession proofing your career, and getting awesome free stuff.
Want to Watch Tons of Movies for Free? Go VHS.
If you want to see (and own!) tons of movies for free, skip the Blu-Ray — VHS is (still) where it's at.
5 Money Fears and How to Squash Them
Stop hiding from the money bogeyman. A few setbacks aren't worth these irrational finance fears.