The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now. That gives us a bit of perspective
This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
The key thing to know about the Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds that the Treasury announced 10 days ago is that it only guarantees the money that you had in the
My grandmother once told me about her parents' root cellar: it was just a story of something so different from modern day that she thought I would get a kick out of it. But root ce
Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
Some things sound too good to be true. Try, “Diaper Study: Free Diapers, and Get Paid to Use Them.” My overly-analytical (okay, suspicious) mind would question, “What’s the catch?"
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money this Halloween, money mistakes to avoid when trying to save money, and creating a family budget.
Today we found some fantastic articles on living on one income and still feeling loaded, 101 Halloween costumes to make on the cheap, and investing mistakes you are making.
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
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Mommy, Where Do Stocks Come From?
"Mommy, where do stocks come from?" I guess you could say that a stock starts with an idea or a gleam in a business owner's eye...
What's an employee to do? Part 2
The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now. That gives us a bit of perspective
Are You an Ant or a Grasshopper?
This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
8 Surprising Ways Cheap Oil Impacts Your Wallet
The price of oil keeps on dropping — and that's good, right? Mostly, but there are some negatives, too, even if you don't work in the oil patch.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Winter Activity?
Tell us about your favorite winter activity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Save Money by Trusting Yourself
People often create spending rules because they don't trust themselves. But if you can develop that trust, you can save even more.
Ask the Readers: What Financial Mistake Still Haunts You Today?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Show Love Without Spending Money?
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Best Money Tips: Slash Your Water Bill
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to slash your water bill, saving at the farmer's market, and ways to make money.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Summer Safety Tips?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Like Hosting Parties?
Tell us whether you like hosting parties and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Update on money fund guarantee program
The key thing to know about the Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds that the Treasury announced 10 days ago is that it only guarantees the money that you had in the
Going Back to the Root Cellar
My grandmother once told me about her parents' root cellar: it was just a story of something so different from modern day that she thought I would get a kick out of it. But root ce
Don't Forget to Nominate Your Favorite Blogs for the 2013 Plutus Awards
Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
Free Diapers: How Persistence Got Me Into a Diaper Study
Some things sound too good to be true. Try, “Diaper Study: Free Diapers, and Get Paid to Use Them.” My overly-analytical (okay, suspicious) mind would question, “What’s the catch?"
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money This Halloween
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money this Halloween, money mistakes to avoid when trying to save money, and creating a family budget.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 10/10
Today's great deals include Sony Cyber-shot $99.95, Costumes for Dogs sale, Zombies Movie Sale, 70% off DV by Dolce Vita Shoes and more!
Best Money Tips: Live on One Income and Still Feel Loaded
Today we found some fantastic articles on living on one income and still feeling loaded, 101 Halloween costumes to make on the cheap, and investing mistakes you are making.
Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/29
Today's great deals include 50% off Halloween candy, sweaters under $50, cordless electric kettle $29.99, and more!