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Kiss the Commute Goodbye With These 49 Home Business Ideas
Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Here are the 26 best home-based business ideas for 2019.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
How I Earned $20 an Hour By Getting Naked — Without Getting Arrested
Ever wondered what it takes to become an art model? In this post, I bare all about my experience.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Money Advice You Should Take from Benjamin Franklin
American history produced a wide array of colorful characters. Among the Founding Fathers, none are quite so colorful, witty and easily quotable as Benjamin Franklin. His story is one of the earliest examples of the American Dream. He came from humble origins and went on to become one of the wealthiest men in the country...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
7 Ways to Negotiate a Better Cable Package
Upgrading your cable package is a lesson in the power of asking for what you want. Few people know that most cable companies have hidden perks and upgrades available to customers who are bold enough to seek them out. With specialty services like Netflix, Hulu and Sling TV dominating the entertainment world, cable companies are feeling the pressure to...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Looking to Rake in Extra Dough? This App Will Pay You for Shoveling Snow
This *cool* Shoveler app will help you make money shoveling snow this winter.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Wealthfront Review 2026: Our Editorial Team’s Honest Take
Wealthfront offers hands-off investors a competitive 0.25% management fee, plus one of the strongest tax-optimization services available from an online advisor.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
How to Invest in Stocks for Beginners: Stock Trading Tips and Tricks
The stock market has had a tumultuous few years. When the market tanked at the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, many first-time investors saw an opportunity to get involved. Then the infamous GameStop short squeeze followed in 2021, with many amateurs leveraging resources like investment apps to take down hedge funds and short...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
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Susan Shain is a freelance writer and digital nomad who's been traveling the world since 2008. She specializes in travel, food and personal finance, and has been published in outlets like The New York Times, CNN, NPR and The Washington Post.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Budget: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
You don’t need to be an accounting expert to learn how to budget. Use these four simple steps to create a budget that actually works for your life.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
How a Boring S&P 500 Index Fund Can Make Anyone a Millionaire
Do you ever hear news reports that the stock market rallied, or that it tanked due to a piece of worrisome news? Often in these reports, the stock market refers to the S&P 500 index, which represents about 80% of the U.S. stock market. An S&P 500 index fund is a fund that tracks the...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Your Money’s New Best Friend: The 70/20/10 Budgeting Method
A good budget doesn’t have to be complicated. The 70/20/10 budgeting method gives your money a job and helps you stay on track. It’s easy to follow, even for those new to budgeting or uncomfortable with managing money. Here’s how this approach works and how it can help you manage better. What The 70/20/10 Budget...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
11 Ways to Cut the Cord and Save on Streaming Subscriptions (79)
Do high cable bills have you ready to cut the cord? Here’s how to watch TV without cable, so you can save money and still watch all your favorite shows.
Apr 18, 2026