Helpful Articles
This is a link directory of NeoPoints-related articles featured in the Neopian Times.
For Those of Us With Limited Time…
by randomkat (issue 339)
How can you get a steady, sustainable income and still manage to find time for eight hours of sleep each night? You know, it’s funny you should ask…
Item Investing
by jillian3_3 (issue 342)
Investment items are items that have a very good chance of growing in value significantly.
Eight Ways To Make An Impressive Pet On A Budget
by xaviernye (issue 342)
You love your pet, but you also don’t have a lot of neopoints to spend.
Going… Going… GONE!!
by neogotchi (issue 335)
Two Neopians exist in an auction: the auctioneer and bidder.
Supply and Demand: Explained in English
by mary_rox_sox (issue 337)
We have heard of the term "Supply and Demand", but do you really know what it is? Find out!
Having a Great Time for Under 500 Neopoints
by laylah_9__30 (issue 335)
Thankfully, there are many ways to have a great time with your pet that take minimal neopoints out of your budget. These attractions are spread across Neopia…
The Restocker’s Road Is Paved With Gold
by tallydepp (issue 330)
Why buy one expensive item, when you can buy hundreds of cheap items?
The Neolodge: A Neo-Life Saver
by tigerlily_42 (issue 342)
Presto! Your pets are booked into the lodge, and will be happy and healthy until they check out.
The Competition That Is For You!
by gottalovexweetok (issue 330)
You will never again question your ability to enter competitions!
An Analysis of the Neopian Economy
by mookie99 (issue 328)
Roughly a tenth of the population has half of the neopoints. How did these people get so rich?
Running a Profitable Shop
by jillian3_3 (issue 328)
You will be shocked with the amount of neopoints in your till each day. Your days of an empty till will be no more!
Item Investment
by babyazndragon (issue 328)
The key to item investment is to look for two things: limited or decreasing supply and a steady or increasing demand.
How to Get the Best Offer For Your HTS Items
by jillian3_3 (issue 322)
Whatever you do, don’t panic. Do not accept a fraction of its price.
How The Neopian Made His Millions
by danman111111 (issue 322)
Come sit with the Blumaroo and learn from the infinite wisdom of Dan!
Three Strategies For Saving Your Neopoints
by queenofswordsehc (issue 318)
We could all use more neopoints.
The Beginner’s Guide To The Neopian Stock Market
by emilyvine (issue 317)
As you keep going, you may notice some of your stocks start to rise. It’s not only good that you are keeping an eye out for these kinds of things; this means you’re getting closer to a sale!
How The Neopian Made His Millions
by danman111111 (issue 322)
Come sit with the Blumaroo and learn from the infinite wisdom of Dan!
The Market: In a Nutshell
by jhq
(issue 318)
There are many different intricate things going on at all times within this market. So how does this market start?
Money Making for Beginners
by competetor (issue 311)
What do you do when you just can’t afford that special something?
Stocks: A Board Game, Not a Game of Chance
by mookie99 (issue 298)
To do well with stocks, there are three Ps (and one V) you need to follow: pocket money, pricing, patience, and variety.
How To Tell If Your Item Is Hard To Sell
by shakinheadtotoe (issue 307)
There are a lot of items out there and some are not easy to sell once you buy them. This article is a quick little guide to help you learn…
You Made It to the Market! Now What?
by otherlleft (issue 300)
You’ve finally done it – you’ve built your shop up until it’s visible in the marketplace! Nice job! Now what?
The Secret Lives of Restockers
by crestview999 (issue 304)
First off, Restockers can be very grouchy in the morning, and if you choose to become one, you will have “grouchy days” too…
The What Not to Do List
by fuzzy_wuzzy210 (issue 307)
Whether you’re a newbie or a wanna-be millionaire- these paint brushes don’t come cheap…
The Neopian Spending Disorders
by angelxepha (issue 296)
Is it because helping other people makes you feel great? Is it because you can’t resist all those cute, but useless, items?
Neopians And Their Goals
by knowlroar1 (issue 295)
If you are searching for the next heart-felt goal to keep your accomplishments flowing, why not look here for a few ideas and a little encouragement…
Unstocked: One Writer’s Restocking Ineptitude
by taipeiss (issue 311)
Cursed with the slowest of slow connections (yeah, dial-up still exists), I gave up on the idea…
How to Improve Your Restocking
by bittersweetish (issue 235)
Are you one of those Neopians that knows how to restock, but you’re not really all that good at it? Whatever you do, don’t give up!
Gaming vs. Restocking
by hes_my_angel (issue 245)
Yes, there is always the option to be both a Gamer and a Restocker, but both take a lot of dedication; splitting that dedication in half really spreads out the time between your goals and achieving them. It’s best to stick with one thing for a while and when you get bored you have something new to move on to.
The Top Ten Shops for Restockers
by neogirl4749 (issue 284)
All the top ten shops for restockers like you! Well, at least my opinion…
Becoming a HTS Dealer, and Pushing Your Patience
by kronosaurus (issue 202)
Not many people mentioned that they gain neopoints by trading HTS, which is an abbreviation for Hard-to-Sell.
Making Neopets Work For You - A Guide To Budgeting
by tobasco_101 (issue 167)
So you think that pirate paint brush is an impossible dream? Think you’ll never be able to even your NP amount with a certain borovan? Or do you just want to update your bank account to ‘Ultimate Riches!
The Value of Saving a Neopoint or Two
by j1494a (issue 168)
Always wasting Neopoints? Need some tips on saving? Tons of tips and tricks right here!
Time is Neopoints
by hermione32606 (issue 175)
The title makes this seem like this is a guide to make Neopoints - but in truth, it is very different. So many people appear to be caught up in the Neopoint hype, when there are many more important things besides these shiny objects used to buy items.
Your Kind of Wealth
by shadowcristal (issue 201)
One million in a bank account is a definite sign of wealth, but it’s not the only way. Let’s take a look at the most common kinds!
Put Away Your Collection Jars
by reissue (issue 202)
While it is admirable to set high standards and goals for yourself, you need to understand that that is exactly what you are doing: setting goals for yourself.
A Handy Guide to Getting Rich the Slow Way
by master_1_jedi (issue 204)
Many guides found around the internet tell you how to get rich quickly, but how many will tell you how to do it slowly?
Our Friend the Neopoint
by parmadur (issue 236)
Once people understand how the economy works they make more money, make it faster, and most importantly don’t fall for pranks based on economics. Do you want to be one of educated Neopians? Then read on…
Opportunity Gained is Opportunity Lost
by raritee (issue 240)
Sit down, gather around and let me explain to you a small principle known as opportunity cost.
Are You Afraid of Spending Neopoints?
by lisa_neo66 (issue 252)
It isn’t actually a fear of spending Neopoints. Everyone loves to do that! It’s more a hatred of seeing 14nps in your Diamond Deposit bank account. You want to be a Neopianillionaire, right?
The Truth about Neopoints
by plasmashadow (issue 259)
What I am going to tell you today is one of the many idiosyncrasies of Neopian life. This, however, is one of the most fundamental, and it affects every Neopian everywhere.
Neopoints, What is the Point? (Pun Not Intended)
by emmasam79 (issue 278)
I have noticed that not many people have looked back upon their neverending frenzy of harvesting neopoints. “Why,” they will ponder, “do we need all these neopoints?”
How to Be a Rich Neopian Without Doing Anything
by neesboy (issue 284)
This guide is a little different. It explains how to be a passively rich Neopian. It is possible to break a million neopoints without playing games all day long. That’s what we all want, isn’t it?
Budgets: Solution or Simply Impossible?
by super_star_08034 (issue 286)
Manage your money (and your mentality) by reading the tips to the trade… of budgeting!
Is Gambling Worth the Risks?
by nyvarras (issue 172)
Are you a gambling addict? Do you love the thrill of wagering your precious neopoints in games of chance like Bilge Dice, Double or Nothing and Dice-A-Roo? Do you know someone who does? I know I certainly do!
The Terrible Gamers’ Guide to Becoming Good at Games
by sparklechik90210 (issue 231)
So for all of you who have grumbled, cursed, screamed, and even cried out in frustration at your computer, here are a few ways to get rid of the frustration.
Slow and Steady Wins the Flash Games
by kleptie (issue 250)
Having trouble with flash games because of a slow computer or laggy connection? I can help!
Game Masters and Game Amateurs Are One And the Same
by itchyfan220 (issue 220)
Have you become scared of the link on your sidebar to play games? Have the trophy addicts made you want to give up hope of getting that trophy you have always dreamed of? Don’t give up. Just start with the logic behind the madness…
I’m Game
by movingout_03 (issue 287)
Some games require a lot of concentration and good hand-eye coordination skills yet earn you only a few hundred points. A select few are easy enough for you to rake in the points, but how do you know which ones they are?
13 Ways To Get A Donation From The Money Tree
by tessie_doodle_ (issue 161)
There are many ways to better your chance of getting items or Neopoints from the Money Tree. Some are harder then others, and some involve certain things.
The Stock Market - Mayhem or Millions?
by daehder (issue 196)
And how are Neopians supposed to understand the business without being a stockbroker themselves?
The Guide to Stockmarket Jargon and Terms (Part II)
by nyyankeesfan72 (issue 205)
For the second time, I’m about to tell you more of the terms, phrases and words to help you boost your Stockin’ speech and make you the Savvy Investor we all want to be.
Selling Strategies: the Science of Pressing “Sell”
by nyyankeesfan72 (issue 207)
Have you ever heard a phrase of something to the sort saying “There’s more than one way to do things?” I’m sure you have. And selling in the stock market is no different.
