Today I received an email that advertised a program where you can earn rewards by paying your mortgage with a credit card. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea.
They don't call it "retail therapy" for nothing. Uncontrolled, emotional spending has a lot in common with other addicitons and eating disorders. One of these shared traits is the
I'm all for taking care of the world around us. Is it possible, however, that we've taken “green” issues at more than their face value? Do we accidentally limit our discernment a
Today we found articles on price code secrets for popular retailers, affordable ways to stay connected when you’re traveling, and things that every college student needs to know.
Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
What do you do when you can't find a company's customer service info? You can do an online search for the phone number, or you can keep two handy sites bookmarked.
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a host of worrisome ailments. Fortunately, getting all the D you need is easier -- and cheaper -- than most people think.
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Control Your Debt With an Annual Clean Sweep
Do you use credit to manage cash flow fluctuations or to live beyond your means? Here's a simple, practical test for keeping your debt under control.
Why Would Anyone Pay Mortgages With Credit Cards?
Today I received an email that advertised a program where you can earn rewards by paying your mortgage with a credit card. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea.
Knowing Your Triggers Can Prevent Emotional Spending
They don't call it "retail therapy" for nothing. Uncontrolled, emotional spending has a lot in common with other addicitons and eating disorders. One of these shared traits is the
Ask the Readers: Do You Do Batch Cooking?
Tell us whether you do batch cooking and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Finding a Starter Home That's Also a Forever Home
Why can't your starter home be your forever home, too? Here's how to make sure what you buy today will work for you tomorrow.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Enjoy Most About the Holidays?
Tell us what you enjoy most about the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
4 Reasons Why Green is Good, But Isn't Always Better
I'm all for taking care of the world around us. Is it possible, however, that we've taken “green” issues at more than their face value? Do we accidentally limit our discernment a
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Side Job?
Tell us whether you have a side job and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Indoor Activities?
Tell us about your favorite indoor activities and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Career Moves That Will Earn You More Money
Today we found some great articles on career moves that will earn you more money, 5 cheap foods you should avoid, and ways to achieve your goals.
Obamacare Fraud Alert: Con Artists Prey on Worried Health Insurance Consumers
Nothing brings out scamsters and fraudsters like chaos and confusion. The Obamacare health insurance exchange rollout is no exception.
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Long Lines at Busy Places
Today we found smart ways to avoid long lines at busy places, the staples of a good first impression, and dozens of practical ways to save money.
Book Review: Tyranny of Dead Ideas
Matt Miller's new Tyranny of Dead Ideas proves to be an insightful, fun read.
10 Hard Truths About Getting Hired That You Don't Want to Believe
Want to get the job? All you need to do is make sure you're a good-looking, six-foot tall man who already has a job. Learn more.
Best Money Tips: Price Code Secrets for 16 Big Retailers
Today we found articles on price code secrets for popular retailers, affordable ways to stay connected when you’re traveling, and things that every college student needs to know.
Make Old Furniture Shine With These Simple Refinishing Tricks
Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.
It takes a frugal spouse to make a frugal home
Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
How To Get A Customer Service Phone Number, Fast!
What do you do when you can't find a company's customer service info? You can do an online search for the phone number, or you can keep two handy sites bookmarked.
Best Money Tips: How to Make Over $100,000 by Skipping Coffee
Today we found articles on how to make $100,000 by skipping coffee, items you should always buy at thrift stores, and easy ways to get rid of pimples.
The Surprising Reason You Are Sick, Tired, and Cranky
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a host of worrisome ailments. Fortunately, getting all the D you need is easier -- and cheaper -- than most people think.