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Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
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Save a Bundle on Your Groceries: Consider Your Local Asian Market
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Save at superstores and wholesale clubs with these store credit cards.
Setting Up a Home Office on the Cheap
If you visit an office furniture store, it's easy to get sticker shock. Learn how to create a great work-at-home space without spending lots of cash.
The Pros and Cons of Keeping All Your Accounts in One Bank
Are your money accounts all under one roof, or scattered near and far? There are pros and cons to both banking styles.
How to Save for Retirement When You Are Unemployed
So you're out of work. That doesn't mean you have to lose track of your retirement savings.
Why Timing Is Everything When Saving Money on Travel
Want a great holiday on a budget? Consider going there when no one else is.
6 Ways to Prepare for Your Work at Home Gig
Telecommuting is now the norm for many people. If you're about to start a work-at-home gig, make sure you set yourself up for success.
How an Exit Strategy Can Make You a Better Investor
We're all for buy and hold, but sometimes, it really does make sense to sell an investment. That's where an exit strategy comes in.
9 Surprising Ways Marriage Can Make You Richer
Getting married can be one of the best financial decisions you'll ever make.
The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Redeeming Credit Card Rewards
Get the most out of your rewards and don't make these mistakes when you're ready to redeem!
9 Travel Destinations for Introverts
Escape the madding crowd even while exploring some of the world's most popular destinations by seeking out nearby roads less traveled.
Best Money Tips: Travel Mistakes to Avoid
Today we found some awesome articles on travel mistakes to avoid, spending $0 on kids clothing, and how to read your social security statement.
21 great uses for beer
I’ll make no bones about it; I love beer. But you don’t just have to drink beer straight from the bottle. If you’re feeling experimental, here are 21 (the lega
Fitness Resolutions: How Much Will Your New Exercise Routine Cost?
If you're like many Americans, you made a resolution to get fit this year. Here's how much it'll cost with some popular workouts.
Big Lessons From the Tiny House Movement
Imagine life without a mortgage or an overstuffed attic. Even if we don't live in one, tiny houses can teach us a lot about consumption, debt, and simplicity.
Should You Choose a Roth 401k or a Regular 401k?
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
Seven Tips for the Newly Unemployed
The unemployment rate in California surged to 6.9%, and that is equivalent to the rate in early 2003. Most news reports say that unemployment will probably go up a bit more in the
Ask the Readers: What Skills Help You to Be More Frugal?
Tell us about the skills that help you be more frugal and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Financial Topic Do You Want to Learn More About?
Tell us what financial topic you want to learn more about and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How I Erased $70,000 of Debt and Became an Eventual Millionaire
Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.