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
This isn’t the first time I’ve written about recalls. Sadly, they seem to pop up every day – either an indication of our products getting junkier, or a sign that the government is
From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.
When you're young, lack of experience hampers your job search. Later on, too much experience can be equally debilitating. What do you do if you're overqualified?
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5 Steps to Getting Excellent Credit
An excellent credit score is within your reach! These healthy money habits will get you there — and probably faster than you think.
You Can Throw a Fun and Affordable Holiday Party — Here's How
Entertain friends and family for cheap this year and and have a merry old time — once at the party, and again on bill pay day.
8 Buys That Will Be Cheaper in 2015
Falling oil prices may not be good for oil industry stocks, but it's great for consumers. Find out what else you will save on this year.
How to Go on a Financial Detox
Spending too much? Learn how to perform a deep cleanse of your impulsive money mistakes and find balance in your checkbook.
10 Tricks to Get You Drinking More Water
As many as three in four Americans suffer from chronic dehydration, which can have serious health effects. Are you getting your daily water ration?
You Got an Eviction Notice. Now What?
An eviction notice taped to the door is every renter's nightmare. Find out your options if the worst should happen.
Cheap Ways to Add Big Flavor to Your Food
Make palate-pleasing dishes while minding your wallet with these suggestions for adding big flavor to your meals.
Best Money Tips: 100+ Ways to Make $100 Fast
Today we found over 100 ways to make $100 fast, ways to use up leftover Halloween candy, and how to have fun and save money in November.
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: Have You Started Saving for Retirement?
Tell us whether you've started saving for retirement and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
15 Things You Can Do With a Credit Card Besides Buy Stuff
The plastic in your wallet is so much more than just a one-trick spending pony. Find out how to really put your credit to work.
How to Use New Toys to Teach Kids About Money
For savvy parents looking to teach valuable lessons in frugality, opportunities abound — even in the toybox.
Recalled Robes, Cribs, and Hooded Sweatshirts: Top Safety Concerns You Should Know About
This isn’t the first time I’ve written about recalls. Sadly, they seem to pop up every day – either an indication of our products getting junkier, or a sign that the government is
6 Ways Lust Is Keeping You Poor
It's Valentine's Day and lust is lurking behind the cards and candy. Take those churchy warnings to heart — lust will leave you wanting.
How to Attend a Wedding for Cheap (Without Actually Looking Cheap)
Even simply attending a wedding these days is expensive. Trim the cost without insulting your hosts with these simple expense-savers.
Stop Making These 7 Basic Budget Mistakes
If your budget keeps biting the dust, it might be because you're constantly making these basic mistakes.
Successful Women Have These 7 Things in Their Bags — Do You?
What do successful women carry on their bags? Stuff that helps them succeed! What's in your bag?
7 Ways Your Devices Are Spying on You
Big Brother might be watching you, right now, through one — or more! — of your devices.
4 Ways Breast-Feeding Saves Money
From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.
How to Land the Job When You're Overqualified
When you're young, lack of experience hampers your job search. Later on, too much experience can be equally debilitating. What do you do if you're overqualified?