We are now 15 days into what we all know here in the US as “Tax Seasonâ€. And no matter how well prepared you are or think you are for this time of year, fear and overwhelm can definitely set in. If you are sitting back thinking to yourself, “I have until April 17th. That’s…

You’ve decided this is the year you’re going to get out of debt once and for all. You’re committed, you’re determined, now the only thing you need is a plan. There are many plans for debt reduction, but they all generally include the same elements. Debt accumulates over time for a variety of reasons…

Talking about money and the economy can sure be depressing for most, especially since we haven’t seemed to shake the “Great Recession†and many areas of the world are under financial pressure. But, as some think we are starting to “come out of†the worst of it, we all can afford to look forward and…

At the end of the first week of every month, we’re going present the best of what Lifehack had to offer in the previous month. We know our readers are busy — not just with other aspects of their lives, but also reading articles elsewhere — so if you’ve missed out on some of…

Do you crave a life without financial constraints? Too often our ability to make progress towards our passions has been limited by the “rat race.†In the rat race, we work for our employers, the government by paying taxes, and the lenders (ie, of our mortgages, credit cards, car loans, and student loans). Usually, our own…

Paying for school sucks. You end up getting a decent education (maybe), but come to quickly find out that most of what you learned is not exactly everything you need in the real world. In fact, you may find that you learn more in the first six months at your new job than you did…

In recent times many individuals, especially US citizens, are knee-deep in credit card debt. People can incur credit card debt due to many reasons, like medical expenses, extravagant vacations, renovating houses and paying bills due to low income. No matter how you get…

Every person or organization engaging in business activities has the goal of earning income or profit. They provide products and/or services in exchange for a price that will gain them some sort of profit. The existence and continuity of every business relies heavily on how well a person or company sells their products and/or services…

As 2011 draws to a close, we reflect on the year gone by and look forward to the year ahead. So to help you make 2012 the best year yet, check out our recently-wrapped New Tools for the New Year series to get you started: New Tools for the New Year

Money can be a tricky issue for many people, especially in the last few years when we have had record high unemployment rates and difficulty making ends meet. As you get ready for the new year, you can prepare yourself with some new tools that can make 2012 one of the best years for…

Another year is coming to a close this weekend, and it’s been a banner one here at Lifehack. As you’ll see below, one of our most popular posts of 2011 was our 100 Best Lifehacks of 2010 article, which flows nicely into this post which will outline the 100 Best Lifehack of 2011. Unlike last…

Who wants to end 2012 even better financially? You need more than just a “that sounds like a good idea†attitude to make that happen. So let’s not waste anymore time, shall we? Here are three actions you can take now — before we even hit 2012 — to end next year with a better balance…

Today is the beginning of the holiday shopping season in the United States (although thanks to online sales it is creeping into other parts of the world as well), and if you’ve been out and about you’ve likely seen stores that are more crowded than they have been all year. With incredible (re: crazy) discounts…

Bills are the bad guy–your ultimate nemesis. At the least, they’re like those annoying second-cousins at family functions you’ve labeled as  “Hoverer†and “Close-talker.†The point is, they’re always there. No escaping. You’re tied to them. Because of this inescapable connection, we often let bills consume our thoughts, and—even more valuable—our precious time. We trudge through…

Just a few years ago, if you wanted to be a published author you had to jump through a series of hoops involving literary agents and publishers. Then you faced a seemingly endless wait before your book finally hit the shelves. Boy, how times have changed. Now, if you have access to a computer you can write…