Today is April 15th, also known as the dreaded Tax Day in America. Due to the recession many people may find that they do not have enough money in the bank to pay what they owe. I
Everybody has a "best time" of their life. Maybe it was the summer you spent hiking the Appalachian trail, or a semester abroad during college, or the second half of the first yea
Recently rainwater harvesting is becoming more popular in America and states such as Arizona and New Mexico are adopting laws that mandate the practice for new buildings. Here are
When you're forking out several hundred dollars for a cell phone, the thought of spending even more money to keep it scratch-free seems a no-brainer. But I'm cheap. And I don'
One Year to an Organized Financial Life is an organized approach to getting organized, breaking down the monstrous task of dealing with financial issues into small st
The truth is that the economy, just like a most other things in life, simply can’t be measured in straight line gains and losses. The economy is so much more than a line g
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Today is April 15th, also known as the dreaded Tax Day in America. Due to the recession many people may find that they do not have enough money in the bank to pay what they owe. I
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11 Truths About Good Personal Finance
Many people ignore these important financial truths, costing them thousands of dollars a year. Are you one of them?
The 5 Best Fans
Staying cool in the summer heat isn't easy, it can be. Just use any of these five fans and you will always stay comfortably cool.
Recoup More of Your Investment: 8 Home Improvements That Add the Most Value
If you're planning a remodel, be sure to consider return on investment when you sell. These eight improvements return the most.
4 Money Lessons We Can Learn From J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling knows a thing or two about muggle money struggles. After all, she once had her share.
3 Good Money Examples Every Parent Should Set
If you can master these financial habits in your own life, your kids could be better off with money.
5 Financial Moves Now That You'll Regret When You Retire
Retirement may seem like a distant dot on the horizon, but if you make these costly money moves today, you'll really regret it later.
The 1-Cent Cell Phone Protector, and Other Hacks.
When you're forking out several hundred dollars for a cell phone, the thought of spending even more money to keep it scratch-free seems a no-brainer. But I'm cheap. And I don'
Book Review: One Year to an Organized Financial Life
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What Did Your Parents REALLY Teach You About Money? (It Might Surprise You)
Our families teach us "money scripts" that can drive our entire financial lives. Learn more about what they are — and how you can change them.
What's in Store for the Economy?
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9 Surprising Perks (and Some Drawbacks) of Paperless Billing
Whether it comes by snail mail or email, a bill is a bill. How do you prefer to pay up?
6 Ways to Earn More Money — Without Working More Hours
Stuck in a job rut? Make more money with these time-efficient earnings boosters.
Best Money Tips: 12 Habits That Turn Dreams Into Reality
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12 Unique Ways to Use School Supplies
If you went overboard stocking school supplies this year, don't fret. There's plenty of cool re-uses for your plethora of pencils and erasers.
12 Easy Squash Recipes for Fall
What makes Fall the best season of all? The food! Turn your big Fall squash haul into these easy and delicious sides and mains.
6 Affordable Home Remodel Tips for Pet Owners
Pets are always cute, but the mess they sometimes leave behind is not. Luckily, just a few tweaks to your decor can tidy up your space.
7 Ways Retirement Planning Changes When You're Single
Retirement planning is not one-size-fits-all. And if you're single, you'd be wise to prepare for some unique concerns — and benefits!