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Common Personal Finance Advice Might be Baseless The key to financial success? Stop wasting money on pedicures and $4 lattes. At least that’s what many popular personal finance gurus would have the world believe.How much weight does this line of thinking hold? Do a few, small personal sacrifices pave the road to financial security? That’s exactly what writer Kashana Cauley...

Keeping Busy Once the Work Is Through Retirement comes after years in the making and is a bountiful reward for those who work hard. However, when they no longer have to go into the office or have a pow-wow around the conference table, it can lead to feelings of sadness and isolation. One solution is to volunteer free time and...

The Job of Your Dreams Is at Your Fingertips LinkedIn is a social media platform all about connecting with other professionals and friends. It allows individuals to take a closer look at someone's job history, skillset and education experience and share their own.When on the hunt for a new job or complete career change, LinkedIn is the platform to be...

Can Couriers Earn a Decent Wage? Founded in 2011, Postmates is a service that uses independently contracted drivers to deliver food from restaurants, grocery stores and more to hungry buyers. Orders are placed on a smartphone app, which then communicates the order to the restaurant and gives nearby drivers the chance to sign up to pick up the food and...

Love to Read? Here's How to Do on the Cheap There's nothing better than a good summer read. Getting ahold of the latest bestsellers and popular magazines is just a way of life for the avid bookworm. Problem is, it can get pricey, especially if you're a fast reader. Fortunately, there are ways to cut costs by looking for used...

TrustedHousesitters Site Offers Free Stays to Pet-Lovers The cost of overnight accommodations accounts for a large portion of the expense of a vacation. In the United States, the average nightly cost of a hotel is over $180. In larger cities, like New York, travelers can expect to spend over $300 for a place to crash for the night. Expenses like these are...

How to Stay Busy During Your Downtime When the working days finally come to an end, retirement is something that most people look forward to. While there are plenty of things to do and people to see, filling in those empty moments with an interesting hobby can be beneficial to your mental health. Some can get pricey, but here are...

Discover the Gems of Europe With These Popular Tours Part of the joy of retirement is using your savings to go on a bucket list trip of a lifetime! People choose Europe to get away and enjoy the beauty and mystique of places like Barcelona and Paris. A tour is often a guided group with an itinerary that highlights the...

This Hobby is Good for Your Health and Your Wallet Looking for a new hobby? Gardening is an enjoyable activity that comes with serious benefits. Whether it’s a cutting garden for fresh floral bouquets or beds filled with veggies, a little backyard horticulture can improve mood, boost curb appeal and even promote cardiovascular health — not to mention saving you some...

A Safety Inspection Helps You Feel Secure on the Road There’s nothing quite like an unexpected car problem to ruin a road trip to an amazing destination. Avoiding the stress of expensive repairs while away from home is possible by properly preparing your vehicle before the trip even starts. Before hitting the road, travelers should drop their car off for...