J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Last year I wrote an article about how I used my Vanguard Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a high yield checkings account, and this week I suddenly got quite a few hits for that art
I just finished reading “Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is” by Natalie Pace, who has been ranked as a #1 Wall Street Stock Picker by TipsTraders.com. She wants us to love investin
Somewhere between the eight ball and the brick wall behind you, you find yourself stuck. Do you place your order for that product or service online, or through a customer service a
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
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
Today we found articles on ways to have great conversations, tips to motivate yourself for a morning workout, and what to expect from Target’s Black Friday sale.
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
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Why You Don't Need a College Degree to Succeed
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If you eat rice regularly, it might be worthwhile to invest in a dedicated rice cooker. Here are our top picks.
Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
The 7 Debt Payoffs That Boost Your Credit Score the Most
If you've got more than one kind of debt to repay, target the debt that hurts your credit score the most and watch your rating improve — fast.
Find Extra Cash by Rotating Your Credit Cards
Looking for a way to stretch your dollars and get ahead?. Try this twist on managing credit cards to free up cash for better use.
DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.
8 Ways to Make Sure You Never Pay an ATM Fee
If tapping the ATM results in repeated fees — you’re doing it wrong. It’s time to get smart about automatic money machines.
The Highest Yielding "Safe" Investment Now - Tax Exempt Money Market Funds
Last year I wrote an article about how I used my Vanguard Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a high yield checkings account, and this week I suddenly got quite a few hits for that art
Should You Buy Your Leased Car?
Not ready to part ways with your leased ride? You can buy it. But that doesn't always mean you should.
15 Investing Tips From A #1 Wall Street Stock Picker
I just finished reading “Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is” by Natalie Pace, who has been ranked as a #1 Wall Street Stock Picker by TipsTraders.com. She wants us to love investin
Ordering Online Versus Calling it In: Which is Better?
Somewhere between the eight ball and the brick wall behind you, you find yourself stuck. Do you place your order for that product or service online, or through a customer service a
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
9 Dumb Ways You're Going to Waste Money This Summer
Summer is here! Just be wary of these common summer spending traps.
Is Uber Saving or Costing You Money?
We all know that Uber is super convenient, but is it actually saving you money? Let's find out!
The Secret Really Does Have A Secret (or Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich - Part 3)
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
7 Best Money Management Tips From John Oliver
Cable TV funnyman John Oliver gets a lot of laughs skewering the rich and powerful. Through the mirth, he also shares some solid financial advice.
This Is How Donald Trump Builds Wealth (and You Can Too)
Donald Trump learned about the importance of cash flow the hard way. Read on to learn from his very expensive mistakes!
Best Money Tips: Have Better Conversations With These Tips
Today we found articles on ways to have great conversations, tips to motivate yourself for a morning workout, and what to expect from Target’s Black Friday sale.
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Are Your Bank Accounts?
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
7 Famous Houses From Film and TV You Can Buy
These homes are as famous as the stars who "lived" in them. And you can live in one, too!