It's getting to be that kind of year again--the time when you anticipate filling out your tax returns, sighing with relief, and then realizing that you're not finished with
I was raised on canned food. We never had much money, so my folks bought food in cans because it lasted forever, it was cheap and, if dented or without a label, really really cheap
Key decisions that you make—especially when you're young, but also later—have implications that ripple through the whole rest of your life. People treat these early
After the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve many of my bank and money market interest rates plummeted. Now the best yield I have is on my Series I Savings Bonds iss
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Where a Stafford Loan or Parent PLUS Loan is available to just about any college student, a Federal Perkins Loan is only available to students who can expect only a minimal level o
Live in one of those godforsaken next to the highway hamlets? Pining for a night out on the town but can't afford it? Don't sit home. DIY your own entertainment and bring some liv
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Best Money Tips: Frugal DIY Cleaning Projects
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When Should You Pay a Credit Card Convenience Fee?
You may need to pay a fee to use a credit card in certain situations. This is when paying a fee to use credit is a good idea, and when it's not.
How to Build an Emergency Fund By the End of Summer
While you're busy soaking up some rays this summer, find a few easy ways for your emergency fund to soak up some savings!
What You Pay in Time
You probably think about costs in terms of currency. Experiment with this alternative way of thinking that could change how you work and spend.
To FAFSA or Not to FAFSA: A Former Student's View of Student Loans
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Blergh! Could you eat these strange canned foods?
I was raised on canned food. We never had much money, so my folks bought food in cans because it lasted forever, it was cheap and, if dented or without a label, really really cheap
10 Gifts Everybody Gets, But Nobody Wants
Scented candles, tacky pajamas...we've all gotten at least a few of these duddy holiday gifts.
Designing your life
Key decisions that you make—especially when you're young, but also later—have implications that ripple through the whole rest of your life. People treat these early
A Simple Guide to Series I Savings Bonds (I-Bonds)
After the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve many of my bank and money market interest rates plummeted. Now the best yield I have is on my Series I Savings Bonds iss
Pretty, Cheap: Makeup Advice for the Frugal
If you're perplexed about makeup and aren't sure what works best for you, you're not alone. Check out these tips to make buying makeup easier.
7 Lessons About Money I Learned After Having Twins
Having twins can mean double trouble for your finances, but these money lessons apply to anyone with a new bundle of joy.
10 Ways to Save on a Night (or Day) at the Movies
With summer comes soaring temps and blockbuster movies. Beat the heat and the high cost of summer movies with this cast of cinematic cost-cutters.
Holiday Gift Ideas Straight Out of Your Pantry
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Federal Perkins Loans
Where a Stafford Loan or Parent PLUS Loan is available to just about any college student, a Federal Perkins Loan is only available to students who can expect only a minimal level o
DIY Entertainment--A Recipe for the Recession
Live in one of those godforsaken next to the highway hamlets? Pining for a night out on the town but can't afford it? Don't sit home. DIY your own entertainment and bring some liv
Best Money Tips: Stupid Things We Do When We're Poor
Today we found articles on stupid things we do when we're poor, conversational skills everyone should master, and ways to stretch your summer travel budget.
Best Money Tips: How to Make Decisions
Today we found some awesome articles on making decisions, money-saving strategies that cost you more, and how paying off debt is like running a marathon.
5 Decisions With Unexpected Financial Consequences
Our decisions can leave deep and lasting impacts on our future financial health, even if they don't seem to be connected to money. Here are five you must watch for.
6 Unconventional Ways to Find Your Next Job
If LinkedIn has stopped producing leads, it's time to take the job search somewhere new. Here are six great ideas that might get you your next gig.
How to Be the Host With the Most and Spend the Least
Being the host with the most can add up quickly. Here's how to do it for less.