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4 widespread scams even smart people can fall for
In these challenging financial times, fraudsters are coming up with new and inventive ways to get your money and personal information.
MoneyA Montana couple spent $20,000 building a 2-bedroom house, and now they're debt-free. There's just one catch: The house is made of clay, sand, and straw.
They currently run a business teaching others how to build their own sustainable houses through hands-on workshops that cost between $120 to $500.
MoneyDecluttering my home of 17 years showed me my 'poverty mentality' has been doing me more harm than good
'Poverty mentality,' also known as 'scarcity mindset,' manifests as holding onto things that no longer make sense in your life.
MoneyA 2,000-year-old Chinese mindset can make you more successful—it 'takes almost zero effort,' says psychologist
So many of us have been taught that in order to be successful, we must constantly be busy and thinking. But an ancient Chinese philosophy called "wu wei" suggests otherwise.
MoneyHere's how much you need to retire among the top 10% of Americans — are you tracking nicely?
The climb may be challenging, but the view will be worth it.
MoneyI spent 5 years interviewing 233 millionaires—here are 5 things they never waste money on
"Rich Habits" author Tom Corley spent five years studying and interviewing millionaires. He reveals the top things that rich people stopped wasting money on after they got ultra wealthy.
MoneyYour blinds are gross. Here’s how to clean them quickly with 3 simple tips.
Looking for a quick and easy way to clean blinds? Here's how to properly clean blinds and shutters with tongs, vinegar and a sock.
Money45-year-old self-made millionaire shares his 4 'cheat codes' to help skyrocket your wealth
In his early 20s, Alan Corey invested the income from his 9-to-5 job into real estate. Now, at 45, he's a self-made millionaire. From home-buying to renting, the financial expert and entrepreneur shares his top "cheat codes" to skyrocket your wealth.
MoneyAt 76, my dad sent me a 'financial love letter' detailing everything to do when he dies. Now, I'm planning the same for my own kids.
Thorough estate planning can be scary and difficult for many, but your children will greatly appreciate the effort in the long run.
MoneyHow to Clear Cookies from Your iPhone and Android (and Why You Should)
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Money‘My husband and my father never really got along’: How do I ensure my husband of 26 years never gets his hands on my inheritance of several million dollars?
‘If anything happens to me, I want my children to inherit these funds.’
MoneyBosses are fed up with remote work for 4 main reasons. Some of them are undeniable
The data showing that remote workers spend fewer hours working, less productively, is really starting to add up.
MoneyHow to 'quiet quit,' from a former teacher who did it for 2 years so she could enjoy a better life while still getting a paycheck
Maggie Perkins prefers the term "quiet working" to "quiet quitting," saying she was still engaged in her job but decided she wouldn't work overtime.
Money‘Am I heartless?’ My husband’s business collapsed and we sold our house. He left home to sell real estate, but failed. Should I bail him out?
‘My kids and I actually felt so much more relaxed and happier since he left.’
Money39-year-old 'frugal' self-made millionaire: 5 things I refuse to spend my money and time on
Being frugal isn't about buying cheap; it's about being spending intentionally and being less wasteful. Self-made millionaire and passive income expert Jonathan Sanchez reveals what he refuses to spend his money and time on.
MoneyHow do we ensure our step-grandchildren don’t inherit our estate? We’re worried our adult children will predecease their spouses.
‘Our son and daughter are parents to biological children as well as stepchildren.’
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