Today we found articles on amazing meals that you can make for under $5, germ magnets that need spring cleaning now, and tips to help you decide whether to rent or buy.
Today we found articles on gift card hacks that every shopper should know, travel websites to help you find the cheapest flight, and the best time to buy big-ticket items.
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
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Everyone should be able to have open conversations with their boss, but there are some things you should just never say.
14 Dumb Things Holding You Back From Losing Weight
Been dieting and exercising but still can't shed the fat? One of these dumb things might be keeping the weight on.
Make Your Computer Last (Almost) Forever With Some Simple Tricks
Computer makers expect you to buy a new one every three years or so. That's nuts! Extend the life of your machine with some basic maintenance.
The 5 Best Swiss Army Knives
Need a handy tool set that can fit right in your pocket? These 5 superb Swiss Army Knives will ensure that you're prepared for anything.
Best Money Tips: 80+ Delicious Meals for $5 or Less
Today we found articles on amazing meals that you can make for under $5, germ magnets that need spring cleaning now, and tips to help you decide whether to rent or buy.
Best Money Tips: Gift Card Tricks Every Shopper Should Know
Today we found articles on gift card hacks that every shopper should know, travel websites to help you find the cheapest flight, and the best time to buy big-ticket items.
How to Survive a Tax Audit
If you've been notified of an audit, don't panic. Follow these steps to help get through it with minimal stress.
5 Times Splurging on Experiences Is a Bad Idea
You are usually better off spending your money on experiences than things. But sometimes, even memories aren't worth your money, either.
You Need an Inventory of Your Stuff (and It's Easier Than You Think)
A home inventory can help you recover from a disaster — or it can be the first step toward decluttering. Make yours before it's too late.
How to Save on School Supplies Without Going Crazy
You can get everything on your kid's school-supply list for cheap, and you don't even need to run all around town to find the best deals. Here's how.
4 Retirement Planning Moves Every 20-Something Must Make
The smartest thing you can do for your retirement is to start preparing ASAP — that includes 20-somethings, too.
8 Secrets to a Debt-Free Holiday Season
The holidays should be about family and fun and celebration — not about acquiring debt. Here's how to enjoy the former while avoiding the latter.
10 Cheap, Handmade Gift Wrapping Ideas
Instead of filling the trash with expensive, one-use-only wrapping paper this year, use these ideas for wrapping that is as unique as it is frugal.
What Easter Island Can Teach Us About Money
What do the iconic stone statues and barren landscape of Easter Island have to do with modern financial planning? As it turns out, quite a lot.
6 Credit Card Services You Don’t (Usually) Need
Credit card companies often try to upsell you on additional services that are straight-up unnecessary. Discover the worst ones to watch out for.
6 Attitudes That Breed Financial Failure
Can changing our minds about money change our fortunes? Yup. Here are six ideas about finances that you might want to ditch.
Separate Bank Accounts: 'Till Death (or Banking) Do We Part?
Many couples today boast separate bank accounts and successful relationships. But is it possible? Or are separate bank accounts a recipe for disaster?
Roll your own cost-of-living index
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
ChexSystems: What It Is, and How It Can Make It Difficult for You to Open a Bank Account
Most of us know that looking at our credit report is part of maintaining financial health, but what about our banking report? Enter ChexSystems.
Impulse Shopping: A Controllable Handicap
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.