Beyond the Slow Cooker: 10 Eco- and Budget-Friendly Household Helpers That Progress Left Behind

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Annalise Silivanch Cleaning? Cooking? Ugh, you say. Make friends with it, compadre; they've got to be part of the frugal warrior's toolkit. Me, I avoid cleaning as much as possible until a young offspring can't find clean underthings and I want to howl in the chasm of Boring Adult Responsibilities and go hide in the kitchen, which I enjoy much more. […]

Warren Buffett Has No Regrets About the Past Year — Do You?

Published 3 years ago by Get Rich Slowly

This article is GRS staff writer Adam Baker. In addition to his work at Get Rich Slowly, Baker blogs over at Man Vs. Debt, where he maintains a list of every single item his family owns. It’s no secret that J.D. loves him some Warren Buffett. Honestly, though, who doesn’t? Financial wisdom seems to ooze from his pores. Previously on Get Rich Slowly, J.D. […]

Is It Possible to Save Too Much Money?

Published 3 years ago by Consumerism Commentary

For most humans, life is much shorter than we would like, and for many of us saving even ten percent of our income will never result in a state of wealth within our lifetime. There are too many forces working against this endeavor: a lack of sufficient opportunity, inflation, and unplanned events to name a few. […]

Your Take: What Stresses You The Most?

Published 3 years ago by Bargaineering

Reader’s Digest conducted a poll of 150 people from 16 countries to find out what stresses them out the most. Voters could choose family, health, money, and the state of the world. First, I’d like you to vote on what stresses you out the most, then I’ll write about the results of that study. I’m curious to see how the results of Bargaineering Nation compare with the 16 other real nations. […]

Historical FDIC Insurance Limits

Published 3 years ago by Five Cent Nickel

With all the recent talk of the FDIC wanting to raise more funds to meet its obligations, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at FDIC insurance limits over the years. A brief history of the FDIC For those that aren’t aware, the FDIC was formed following the signing of the Banking Act of 1933 (also known as the Glass-Steagall Act). […]

Which Type of Life Insurance is Best for You?

Published 3 years ago by Free Money Finance

Here are some thoughts from the great personal finance book Grow Your Money!: 101 Easy Tips to Plan, Save, and Invest. They list four considerations to determining which type of life insurance (term or cash value) is best for you as follows: How long you'll need the coverage. If your life insurance needs will decline at some point, term is probably better. […]

Star Money Articles and Carnivals for the Week of Sept 28

Published 3 years ago by Free Money Finance

For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile and some of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included: EDITOR'S CHOICE! […]

Help a Reporter: How to Change Money-Costing Habits?

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Will Chen Would you like to see your name or blog mentioned on a nationally syndicated newspaper column? Columnist Sharon Rosenberg is looking for tips on how to change money-costing habits.  Drop by the forum to answer her question for a chance to to share your tip with the world! […]

Daily Links: Hermit Mode Edition

Published 3 years ago by Get Rich Slowly

I’m in full-on hermit mode for the next few days. Kris is out of town — on a road-trip with friends — and I’m devoting every waking hour to my book. (Well, I’ll walk the marathon on Sunday, but aside from that…) It’s actually kind of fun to dedicate myself to a single project for a prolonged period of time. […]

HERmail.net: Connecting Female Travelers and Mentors Around the World

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Nora Dunn “Where – oh where – can I get a decent haircut in Mumbai”? You just may find the answer to this question via HERmail.net. I recently discovered an amazing service for female travelers to connect with women who live in the country they plan to visit. […]

How the Traditional “Rules” of Frugal Living Often Vastly Undervalue Time

Published 3 years ago by The Simple Dollar

A few weeks ago, I met up with an old friend of mine who reads The Simple Dollar. After a bit of catching up, he started criticizing me on my purchase of a Prius. “You’re basically throwing your money away there,” he told me. […]

Why You Might Need Umbrella Insurance

Published 3 years ago by Free Money Finance

Here are some thoughts from the great personal finance book Grow Your Money!: 101 Easy Tips to Plan, Save, and Invest. They talk about why we all might need umbrella insurance as follows: Here are some frightening scenarios: Your new-driver daughter borrows your car and promptly rear-ends a Bentley. […]

Cheapest S&P 500 Index Funds

Published 3 years ago by Bargaineering

If you own an index fund and you’re paying an expense ratio greater than 0.35%, you’re getting ripped off. […]

Tradeking $50 New Account Promotion

Published 3 years ago by Bargaineering

TradeKing has once again revived it’s $50 new account promotion bonus for the month of October. From October 1st through the 31st, open an account, deposit $2,500, and make one trade – then you’ll be give the $50 account bonus. […]

TradeMonster Review: Investment Broker For The Active Trader

Published 3 years ago by The Digerati Life

To round off our coverage of best online brokers, I’ve decided to check out TradeMonster, a new discount broker that was founded by professional investors who’ve been involved in the market intelligence business in recent years. […]

Downgrade Your Expenses

Published 3 years ago by Bargaineering

How many fixed expenses do you have each month? We have about half a dozen – mortgage, utilities, cable & internet, Netflix, insurance, and the gym. Of those, three are mostly non-negotiable (mortgage, utilities, insurance). […]

Best Deals For Thursday 10/1/09

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Lynn Truong Today's WISEBUY. Dillard's Extra 40% Off Clearance Items Dillard's cuts an extra 40% off markdown items in all departments. Get the Liz Claiborne Small Tote for just $28.44, down from $158! Shipping starts at $5.95. Sale ends 10/4. My Mom Thinks I'm Cool T-Shirt $7.99 Does your mom think you're cool? Let everyone know. […]

Changes in Estate Tax Law Affect When People Die

Published 3 years ago by Consumerism Commentary

Between March 1917 and January 1984, there have been thirteen major changes in the rules for the estate tax, a tax paid by heirs for wealth inherited. Of these thirteen changes, eight were tax increases and five were tax decreases. […]

Asking for Discount Nets Guy $40k

Published 3 years ago by Free Money Finance

We've talked a lot about how asking for a discount can save us all a bundle of money (and, yes, you can ask at a chain store too). But those suggestions revolved around shopping experiences -- when you were trying to buy something and wanted a cheaper price. […]

3 Alternative "Investments" for Long Term Enjoyment and Appreciation

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Xin Lu When it comes to investments, the most popular asset classes are stocks, bonds, and real estate. However, in the recent economic turmoil many people are looking for alternative investments to maintain the value of their assets. […]