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Where to Stash Some Cash Where Only You Can Find It
Stashing money under a mattress is so cliche – but sometimes cliches have a kernel of good advice. You should keep a cache of cash around the house. But where?
Ask Stacy: How Can I Get Ahead on $26,000 a Year?
This reader appreciates tips on spending less, but what he really wants to know is, “How can I make more?” Here’s what I think…what about you?
Are Girl Scout Cookies Bad for You?
Spoiler alert: If you’re awaiting delivery of your cookie order, might not want to read this. But if you haven’t ordered yet, here’s a guide that will help you pick the cookie that will help the scouts without hurting your body.
The Smartest US Cities?
Once a year, Central Connecticut State University puts out a list of the most and least literate cities in the country. If you’re from Washington, D.C., you’ve probably already seen it. But if you live in Bakersfield, maybe not.
4 Places for Free Job Training
It’s easy to get discouraged during a lengthy job hunt. Take a deep breath, then check out some free places to find work and training.
4 New Ideas for Protecting Your Online Privacy
Data Privacy Day is a reminder that we seem to rely on the Internet more with each passing hour, and that privacy settings aren’t getting any simpler. Are you taking enough steps to deter stalkers and hackers?
6 Tips for Getting Job Fair Call-Backs
At a job fair, you meet with many employers in a short period of time. So how do you make them interested enough to call you later?
3 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
Owning a home offers a sense of freedom and independence. But that’s all an illusion until you polish off the mortgage, so here are some ways to do it faster.
8 Places to Save on Green Household Products
Going green doesn’t have to mean going broke. Here are eight sites that sell eco-friendly household products cheap.
Another Swipe Fee Battle Unfolding
This time, the fight isn’t between banks and their overburdened customers. Now the banks are battling retailers.
Trans Fat: When Cheap Means Costly
If you don’t read the ingredient list of everything you eat, you’re probably consuming trans fats. And if you’re not sure what they are, this may be the most important thing you’ve ever read.
When to Buy and When to DIY
A new study shows people are taking greater interest in being more independent. That’s great news, but some stuff is best left to professionals.
Dirty Harry Teaches Us a Lesson on Opportunity Cost
Go ahead, make my day – learn about “opportunity cost” from Dirty Harry movies. Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do ya?
Your USPS Money Order Is Lost. What Now?
So your USPS money order is lost in the mail somewhere? You can get a replacement, but it’s going to take some work.
Despite TV’s Obsession With Pawnshops, They’re Still Last Resort
There are no less than 5 reality shows now glorifying the pawn business. But there’s nothing glorious about paying uber-high rates to borrow money.
Living on the Financial Edge? 7 Tips to Help You Keep It Together
About to lose your job with no emergency fund in sight? Time to put your life in “safe mode.”
5 Things to Consider When Choosing Colleges
With college application season fast approaching, two recent studies might help you decide where to go and what to major in. Some of their advice isn’t so obvious.
7 Tips to Eat Healthy When Eating Out
Going out to eat doesn’t have to mean letting yourself go. With some quick and easy advice, you can save calories and maybe even a couple of bucks.
4 Cheaper Alternatives to Landline Phone Service
You can save as much as $500 a year in telephone service costs while enjoying free calls home from overseas. Really.
See a Penny? Leave It for Me
Ever heard the term “found money”? No one finds it quite like I do. Ever heard the term “dirty money”? To me, there’s no such thing.
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