I wasn't looking forward to doing my taxes this year. They were going to be more complicated than in years past, because I left my regular job and started working full-time as
One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
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If you want a new job but your resume doesn't have an extensive job history to catch an employer's eye, try these alternative ways to gain work experience.
Today we found helpful articles on surprising things that you can sell on eBay, over 100 cheap or free things to do this summer, and ways to capture your best ideas.
Take your home ice cream routine up a step without spending a fortune. The Lello Junior Gelato ditches the clumsy freezer bowl and delivers easy frozen treats.
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Software review: TurboTax
I wasn't looking forward to doing my taxes this year. They were going to be more complicated than in years past, because I left my regular job and started working full-time as
Best Money Tips: Tax Loopholes for the Working Man and Woman
Today we found some stellar articles on tax loopholes, handling a part time side business, and beating burnout as a working grad student.
What if foreigners quit lending the US so much money?
One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
Budgeting in a time of inflation
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Ask the Readers: Do Your Kids Have Chores?
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The Toughest Tax Season Question All Married Couples Must Ask
You and your spouse want the biggest tax breaks possible. So how should you file — jointly or separately?
Best Money Tips: Dinner Recipes for $2 or Less
Today we found some fantastic articles on dinner recipes for $2 or less, where spending money could save you money, and resume red flags to avoid.
8 Assets You Can Count on During Tough Times
When the going gets tough, the tough get going toward these eight dependable assets. What's backstopping your finances?
How Minimalist Can You Really Be?
Minimalism can help clear your mind — and, if you're not careful, it can also clear your wallet.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day on a Budget?
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Your Interest Rates Are About to Go Up
Have good credit? A low APR on your credit cards? Always pay your bills on time? That's not going to stop your credit card company from jacking up your rate whenever they feel like
Ask the Readers: Have You Had Any Surprise Expenses This Year?
Tell us if you've had any surprise expenses this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: How to Start Saving Money
Today we found some stellar articles on how to start saving money, successfully taking in a roommate, and throwing a frugal Fourth of July party.
What to Do (and Not Do) When You're in a Car Accident
An auto accident can be traumatic, and so can the aftermath. Follow these steps to protect yourself later.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Across the Seasons?
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Ask the Readers: What Skills Help You to Be More Frugal?
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How to Get Work Experience Without Having a Job
If you want a new job but your resume doesn't have an extensive job history to catch an employer's eye, try these alternative ways to gain work experience.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Thanksgiving Traditions?
Tell us about your family traditions and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Surprising Things That Sell Big on eBay
Today we found helpful articles on surprising things that you can sell on eBay, over 100 cheap or free things to do this summer, and ways to capture your best ideas.
Stuff We Love: Make Delicious Ice Cream With the Lello Gelato Junior
Take your home ice cream routine up a step without spending a fortune. The Lello Junior Gelato ditches the clumsy freezer bowl and delivers easy frozen treats.