Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
For the past few years people have been telling us that it's not a matter of "if" a pandemic occurs, but a matter of "when." Well, a pandemic may be upon us. Or it may not. Either
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You've got a website, an audience, and a passion — but how, exactly, do you monetize that blog? It's easier than you think.
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So many of us dream of early retirement, but it comes at a price — often your nest egg. Can you afford to stop working early?
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"Use value" can help you get the most bang for your buck. And it'll probably save you a few bucks, too.
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Eating like a cave man can be surprisingly expensive. Use these tips to eat paleo wisely, without blowing your budget.
How to Save a Ton by Eating Soup Every Day (and Never Get Bored!)
Soup sounds like a boring meal day after day, right? Wrong! Here's a brilliant way to save money and make daily soup exciting.
New Tools for the Unbanked
Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
Maintaining Memories: How to Save Old Photographs
Don't let your old photographs fade and crumble in some attic box! Instead, follow these steps to share them and keep them safe.
Original Ways to Use Original Dawn
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9 Easy Home Improvements That Add Thousands to Your Listing
Grab your paintbrush! A few simple (and frugal!) improvements can add much-needed curb appeal — and dollars — to your home's selling price.
12 Personal Finance Skills Everyone Should Master
Budgeting and negotiation are just the tip of the iceberg. How many of these critical life and money skills have you mastered?
8 Terrible Work-From-Home "Jobs" You Should Avoid
Bad news: If a work-from-home job seems too good to be true, it probably is.
30 Ways to Use Up a Jar of Preserves
Too many jam jars jamming up the pantry? Don't toss 'em — you'd be surprised how many delicious dishes they can jazz up!
5 Reasons Getting Rich Quick Is Unlikely and Always Will Be
If getting rich quick was easy, we'd all be doing it.
25 Purchases You'll Never Regret
Buyer's remorse usually follows close behind the purchases you make — especially big ones. But for these buys, know that you've done the right thing.
Go, Tea, Go: The 10 Best Online Tea Merchants
Got tea on your mind? Check out the massive selection of everything tea at these online shops.
15 Things You Should Do Today to Prepare for a Pandemic Flu
For the past few years people have been telling us that it's not a matter of "if" a pandemic occurs, but a matter of "when." Well, a pandemic may be upon us. Or it may not. Either
How to Respond to House-Shaming
Everyone you know says you should buy instead of rent. Here's how to tell those house-shamers to pound sand.
The 5 Best Standing Desks
There's more to a standing desk than the extra height. Find out which desks rank the best durability, sustainability, and adjustability!
The 5 Best 3D Televisions
With Black Friday sales approaching, you might be considering buying a new 3D TV — if so, make it one of these top picks.
10 Small Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Finances
You have a steady job, and you think you have your finances in control — what could go wrong? Lots, if any of these minor mistakes trip you up.