You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
Starting New Year's resolutions on January 1 is silly. Now that we're settling into 2013, here are some (very reasonable) resolutions for your credit card.
I think I’ve lucked out — plenty of my friends live in my immediate vicinity. One even lives in the next apartment building over. This does mean, however, that people are in the ha
It’s gone. HD DVD lost the war, Blu-Ray is the winner. Toshiba has admitted defeat and will discontinue all of its HD DVD products. No more players, no more recorders, no more disc
In a recent cost-study I completed, I found that it is possible for American families to spend between $300 and $4325 per year to homeschool a single child.
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15 Uses for Garlic That Deserve a Round of Applause
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Best Money Tips: Money Moves to Make on Black Friday
Today we found articles on money moves to make on Black Friday, when to replace common household items, and foods that can change your brain.
The line between frugal and crazy
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
Thinking Inside the “Little White Receipt Box”
One box + Lots of Receipts = Financial Responsibility for this blogger!
4 Easy Credit Card Resolutions That Anyone Can Keep
Starting New Year's resolutions on January 1 is silly. Now that we're settling into 2013, here are some (very reasonable) resolutions for your credit card.
Here's Why a 30-Year Mortgage Is a Smart Financial Choice
A 15-year mortgage is a lot cheaper than a 30-year mortgage. You should probably choose the 30-year loan anyway.
Pursuing Retirement Goals in the New Year: Highlights from Our Chat with AARP and Ad Council
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with AARP and Ad Council on pursuing retirement goals in the new year!
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Your Mortgage
Today we found some stellar articles on saving on your mortgage, ways to make extra money and keep your day job, and how to ace a group interview.
The 7 Best Conversation Starters
Why stick with the old "What do you do?" to get to know someone new? Try one of these openers at your next gathering and let us know what you think!
9 Ways Money Does Buy Happiness
Money can't buy happiness? Maybe you just don't know where to shop.
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How to Trick Yourself Into Better Credit Card Behavior
By making a few key moves before you shop, you can easily trick your brain into better credit card use. Here's how.
Best Money Tips: How to Save $10,000 in a Year
Today we found ways to save $10,000 in a year, holiday habits that train your wallet, and scientific ways to raise healthy and happy kids.
Ask the Readers: What Aspect of Personal Finance Do You Want to Learn More About?
Tell us what aspects of personal finance you'd like to learn more about and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Money Moves to Make When You Find Out You're Pregnant
Congratulations, parents! Make these money moves now to prepare for your little bundle of joy.
Stretching Meals for Unexpected Guests
I think I’ve lucked out — plenty of my friends live in my immediate vicinity. One even lives in the next apartment building over. This does mean, however, that people are in the ha
Why You Pay More at the Grocery Store (and How to Stop)
Grocer tricks and bad habits lead you to pay more than you need to for groceries. Learn how to break free and save more on your food.
Should You Ever Buy Eyeglasses Online?
You just may see the savings extra clearly when you buy your next pair of prescription glasses online.
So you bought an HD DVD player. Now what?
It’s gone. HD DVD lost the war, Blu-Ray is the winner. Toshiba has admitted defeat and will discontinue all of its HD DVD products. No more players, no more recorders, no more disc
Home Education Curriculum on the Cheap: 10 Ways to Learn for Less
In a recent cost-study I completed, I found that it is possible for American families to spend between $300 and $4325 per year to homeschool a single child.