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Do you want to improve your health and feel better? There are a lot of different tools, methods, and practices that can help you jumpstart your wellbeing.
If we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times — you need an emergency fund! But if disaster strikes, these last-minute answers can cover a cash crunch.
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When I was in college, I worked in the computer center. When my boss wanted to hire a new operator, he asked a couple of us to go over resumes. That experience, which gave me som
Today I received an email that advertised a program where you can earn rewards by paying your mortgage with a credit card. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea.
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Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
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Why invest in the stock market?
The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret
44 Ways to Improve Your Health and Happiness
Do you want to improve your health and feel better? There are a lot of different tools, methods, and practices that can help you jumpstart your wellbeing.
How to File Your First Tax Return
Your first tax return can be a breeze if you follow these simple steps.
Where to Turn for Help When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund
If we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times — you need an emergency fund! But if disaster strikes, these last-minute answers can cover a cash crunch.
Use the 80/20 Rule to Maximize Your Financial Opportunities
Stocks, bonds, insurance, retirement — where should you focus your limited personal finance resources? Use the 80/20 to find the solution.
Weird Money Facts: 5 True Cases of Unbelievable Inflation
A dollar doesn't seem go as far as it used to, does it? Compared to these cases of inflation truly run amok, the dollar is the Rock of Gibraltar!
Finding Your Best Work Hours
If you want to get more done, do it faster, and produce work of higher quality, the answer might be as simple as identifying when you should work.
Line Drying Your Laundry: Frugal or Foolish?
Line drying isn't always the best way to dry your clothes. Discover when you should let the machine do it, and when it's appropriate to let it all hang out.
7 Ways Paying Off Student Loans Early Can Boost Your Finances
Did college cost you a pretty penny? If you work hard to pay off those loans, you'll reap the benefits of a huge financial boost.
Job hunting: What is your dutch wife?
When I was in college, I worked in the computer center. When my boss wanted to hire a new operator, he asked a couple of us to go over resumes. That experience, which gave me som
Why Would Anyone Pay Mortgages With Credit Cards?
Today I received an email that advertised a program where you can earn rewards by paying your mortgage with a credit card. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea.
Knowing Your Triggers Can Prevent Emotional Spending
They don't call it "retail therapy" for nothing. Uncontrolled, emotional spending has a lot in common with other addicitons and eating disorders. One of these shared traits is the
Cooking Fumes Are Bad For Your Health
Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.
11 Smoothie Bowls You Want Right Now
All the wholesomeness of a hearty breakfast with the creamy coolness of ice cream; behold the (frugal) smoothie bowl!
16 Great Tax Deductions You May Have Overlooked
Many people miss out on these big tax deductions, adjustments, and credits. Are you one of them?
The Informational Interview: What Not To Say and More
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
5 Investing Basics That Can Make You Rich
Following a few fundamental strategies can mean the difference of over $100,000 over your investing lifetime. What are you waiting for? Start here!
6 Ways Meditation Can Make You a Money Master
Inner peace isn't just for your health. Mindfulness and patience could be the key to unlocking good financial management.
13 Dumb Little Purchases You Need to Stop Making Today
All small purchases add up quickly and ruin budgets, but these wastes are just silly — or even harmful. Find out what not to buy.
10 Examples of Tremendous Business Leadership
Here are 10 examples of top-notch leadership from leaders who ultimately led by example, letting their actions (and bottom lines) speak for themselves.