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Why Do Smart People Stay Up Late, and How to Make it Work for You
We've all heard Ben Franklin's famous saying, "Early to bed, early to rise. Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." It may be true that the go-getters among us tend to get up early, but it's also true that more intelligent people tend to stay ...
7 Rich Celebrities Who Went Broke
Have you ever looked at a magazine cover photo of a rich and famous person who makes millions per year and wondered what in the world they do with all that money? I have. I've also dreamed about what I would do if I had millions of dollars. ...
5 Great-Paying Careers Without a Degree
As of 2010, plenty of U.S. residents between the ages of 25 and 34 had a college education of some sort. About 45% had completed an associate’s degree or had education beyond this level. But what about the 19% with some college courses but no ...
How to Extreme Coupon: 7 Tips for Everyday People
According to Nielson, couponing in general has been back in style since 2009. Before that, coupon use had dramatically decreased, but since the Great Recession of 2009, coupon use has grown by more than 27%, with most coupons being used at ...
9 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids about Money This Summer
Teaching kids about money is, perhaps, one of the more difficult aspects of parenting, and it's one that some neglect. We're seeing a huge and growing age gap between the young and old as far as money management goes, and this could be because ...
Top 10 Financial Mistakes Moms Make
There's no doubt about it: being a mom involves juggling all sorts of issues and wearing about a hundred hats a day. You're a chauffeur, a cook, a coach, a teacher, an organizer, a housekeeper, and, if you're like many modern moms, you have a ...
10 Tips for Financing the Start Up of Your Home Business
Starting up a home business on the side or as a full time venture can be an exciting way to create your own job. In this market, it may seem like starting up a business is an impossible or completely risky venture.
5 Ways to Save on Your Taxes
They say the only two certain things in life are death and taxes. It's easy to get pessimistic about tax season, but planning ahead can make your tax bill lighter. With the right type of planning, you'll be able to save on your taxes this year.
When a Credit Card Extended Warranty is Worth It
Did you know you might be able to get an extended warranty on electronics and appliances with your credit card? Many credit cards have an extended warranty program. Call it a thank you from the credit card company for using their credit ...
6 Secrets to Building and Preserving Wealth for Retirement
Building wealth for retirement is tough, and keeping it up once you’ve retired is even tougher. Don’t let this put you off from planning for your financial future, though. There are plenty of small and large ways that you can build and preserve ...