Check the tires on your car. How do they look? Plenty of tread, no bald spots, no wear and tear? If that’s the case, you’ve probably got a great set of tires with years of life lef
I don’t know about you, but I’m more than a little worried by recent economic events. First Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, then Lehman Brothers, and now an $85 billion loan to AIG. So
This week I did an intervention on Sarah, one of my dearest friends. Sarah has a substance abuse problem -- but not with drugs. Sarah has a problem with self storage.
I recently found myself sitting around a dinner table in Hawaii with a number of new traveling acquaintances. We met at the place of accommodation we were staying at, and enjoyed e
I doubt if the cost of yeast is really breaking your household budget. If you bake a lot you probably already buy yeast in bulk, so you're not paying the per-packet price anyway.
I’m a big fan of Howcast. Their website is a treasure trove of information, and you can also find their videos on popular sites like Metacafe and YouTube. Sometimes their advice is
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.
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Big List of Senior Discounts
If you're over the age of 55, you can start saving more money on everyday things with this big list of senior discounts.
Are your new tires really 6-year old ticking time-bombs?
Check the tires on your car. How do they look? Plenty of tread, no bald spots, no wear and tear? If that’s the case, you’ve probably got a great set of tires with years of life lef
Could the last person to leave America please turn out the light.
I don’t know about you, but I’m more than a little worried by recent economic events. First Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, then Lehman Brothers, and now an $85 billion loan to AIG. So
6 Ways to Haggle Your Way to Cheaper Rent
If you love the apartment, but not the price, learn how to negotiate with the landlord and find the price that's right for both of you.
5 Ways Self Storage Units Are More Sad Museums Than Savvy Solutions
This week I did an intervention on Sarah, one of my dearest friends. Sarah has a substance abuse problem -- but not with drugs. Sarah has a problem with self storage.
Taco Tuesday: The Inner Mechanics of Budgeting on Vacation
I recently found myself sitting around a dinner table in Hawaii with a number of new traveling acquaintances. We met at the place of accommodation we were staying at, and enjoyed e
15 Ways to Make Money While You Travel
You can extend your stay and deepen your experience by hustling up side jobs (or even full-time gigs) while you roam. Here's how to do it.
How to bake sourdough bread (and save a buck on every loaf)
I doubt if the cost of yeast is really breaking your household budget. If you bake a lot you probably already buy yeast in bulk, so you're not paying the per-packet price anyway.
Opportunity Costs and Conscious Spending: How Spending $1 Today Can Cost You $10 Tomorrow
In this sample from his new personal finance course, expert J.D. Roth explains how understanding opportunity costs can lead to smarter spending.
How To Make Your Own Soda, Tidy A Room In Three Minutes, Cure A Hangover And Become A Movie Extra. Phew!
I’m a big fan of Howcast. Their website is a treasure trove of information, and you can also find their videos on popular sites like Metacafe and YouTube. Sometimes their advice is
20 Gift Ideas for Your Co-Workers
Bonus or no bonus, the gifts in this guide to giving to co-workers won't break your holiday budget.
6 Secrets to a Joyful Life
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.
8 Ways to Turn Your Stress Into Money
These days, who isn't stressed out. Channel that energy into more money and it might just be able to relax a little.
19 Frugal (And Easy) Ways to Update an Old Home
Don't drain your budget on simple upgrades to an old home. There is plenty you can do on the cheap.
11 Ways to Save Money on Live Sporting Events
Live sporting events are fun — and expensive. But if you shop smart and pick your spots, you really can catch a game without blitzing your budget.
Best Money Tips: How to Master Small Talk
Today we found articles on how to hone your small talk skills, science-backed ways to create happiness, and what you need to know about the new iPhone 7.
Living Cheaply for the Long Term
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."
Which Workout Clothes Are Worth Splurging On (And Which Aren't)
It's OK to go cheap on some fitness stuff, but other gear is worth more. Find out where you should put your money for maximum health and safety.
US Airways Premier World MasterCard Review
Fans of US Airways can save on flights and upgrades by signing up for one of their credit cards.
9 Restaurant Secret Menu Items That'll Actually Save you Money
Hack the menu at your favorite spot and save some money on your next meal or drink. You'll never order the same way again.