Some banks didn't manage the paperwork well enough to be able to prove that they actually own their mortgages. This just might be the germ of a solution.
A few years ago, Tamara Johnson had no savings. Today she is a college student, funding her education with scholarships and savings. Learn how she did it.
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
Have a bottle of vinegar in your pantry? Use it to save your rhododendrons, to attempt to choose the sex of your unborn child, and in other unexpected ways.
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A Mortgage Crisis Solution
Some banks didn't manage the paperwork well enough to be able to prove that they actually own their mortgages. This just might be the germ of a solution.
The ABC’s of DIY Moving
You can tame the high cost of relocation and still keep your sanity. Learn the eight tips for a successful low-budget move.
3 TV Must-Haves Once You Cut the Cable Cord
Cutting the cable cord is a great way to save money. These services and gizmos will make the snip a snap.
10 Tips from a Financially-Savvy Teen
A few years ago, Tamara Johnson had no savings. Today she is a college student, funding her education with scholarships and savings. Learn how she did it.
The World's 4 Biggest Credit Card Scams
Credit card scammers never rest. Learn about four of the most notorious credit card scams — and what you can do to protect you and your credit.
8 Times You Need to Walk Away From Your Dream Home
You've found the home you've always dreamed of. Make sure you're not walking into a nightmare, instead.
How These 8 Company Stocks Fared Following Scandal
From oil spills to exploding phones, these companies are no strangers to scandal. How has it affected their shareholders?
The Art of Asking for Fewer Gifts
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
24 Train Hacks From an Amtrak Veteran
Make travel by train as comfortable (and frugal) as it is romantic with these money-saving Amtrak train travel tricks.
6 Things You'll Encounter When Taking Over a Loved One's Finances
Chances are most of us will eventually have to manage our parents' money. It's not as easy as it looks.
31 Foolproof Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill
From Meatless Mondays to rain checks, these supermarket money-savers will save you big on your next grocery run.
16 Home Purchases for Under $10 That Are Well Worth the Money
Sometimes being frugal is about making do. These 16 home essentials will make your life easier — and none of them cost more than 10 bucks.
10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Vinegar
Have a bottle of vinegar in your pantry? Use it to save your rhododendrons, to attempt to choose the sex of your unborn child, and in other unexpected ways.
7 Ways Retirement Planning Changes When You're Single
Retirement planning is not one-size-fits-all. And if you're single, you'd be wise to prepare for some unique concerns — and benefits!
Consumer Consciousness: Questions to Ask Before You Buy
It's easy to avoid making purchases you'll regret later; learn the 14 questions to ask yourself before you buy something new.
Making Money From Clinical Trials: Worth the Risk?
Participating in a clinical trial can deliver a sizable payday in a short period of time...but is the money worth the risk?
What You Actually Get When You Win Free Food for Life
Winning "free food for life" from your favorite restaurant isn't always what it seems.
The Store Sales Cycle: Your Monthly Guide to Clearance Prices
From groceries to light bulbs, sales are not random. Every year stores put certain products on sale around the same time. Discover what's cheap when.
8 Hotel and Car Rental Tips for Business Travelers
It pays to be judicious about how you spend your money on business trips. Here are some hotel and car rental tips that will keep your team happy.
How to Protect Elderly Loved Ones From Financial Scams
Don't let con artists prey on your elderly loved ones. You can help protect them, and their money, from financial predators.