Frugal Ways to Spice Up a Room

Once you’ve been living in the same home for a number of years you can start to get bored.  Looking at the same furniture and décor year after year will have you yearning to switch things up. Unfortunately, any kind of remodeling or redecorating job will quickly...

How to Choose an Online Broker

The Internet has opened investing up to just about anyone. It’s possible for just about anyone with $25 and a computer to begin investing. However, before you can start investing, you need to find a broker to work with. The good news is that there are plenty of...

Workplace Lessons in 365 Days

This week, I celebrated my first “work-a-versary” at my new job; although, I guess that I’ve been with my job for a full 12 months now, it’s not all that “new” anymore. When I chose to return to the workforce after several years as...

Comparing Credit Card Offers

Not a day goes by where I don’t receive at least one solicitation for a new credit card.  If your mailbox is as full of these credit card offers as mine, you’ll want to know how to compare the various offers to determine which offers you the best deal. No two credit...

Money-Saving Barbecue Menu Ideas

It’s summer. And since we all have to eat anyway, why not incorporate it into our entertainment agenda and have some folks over for a barbecue? Following are several ideas to pull off a successfully hosted event without busting your budget. Combo Kabobs These really...