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If runaway debt is taking over your life, here's some help from a perhaps unexpected source: rock band Soul Asylum.

Most of us work hard for our money, and last year, scammers worked hard to take it away from us. Here are last year's top scams and how to avoid them.

After having five children, I know a few things about finding diaper deals. Follow my suggestions, and you'll never have to pay full-price for diapers again.

In the 1950s, people said automation would create a future where we'd only have to work 20 hours a week to support ourselves. What happened?

Working as Cinderella in high school is memorable, but that doesn't mean it belongs on your resume. Follow these tips to get your resume ready for job hunting in 2011.

It can be difficult to stay in shape during the winter, especially if you don't want to spend a bundle on a gym. Learn how to keep exercising when the temperature drops.

Want to succeed in your New Year's resolutions? Follow these three steps to keep yourself on target.

Focusing on your current income is a good start to retirement planning, but you also need to think about spending to truly have a well-funded retirement.

Let me help you get a jump on shopping for Christmas 2011: Here are some of my favorite frugal and funny gifts from this year.

Practicing yoga is great for the body and mind, but classes can be costly. Get yoga workouts for free with these online routines.

Benefit from my mistakes, and follow these tips to have a great New Year's Eve.

Moving is stressful and expensive, but there are ways to cut costs. Trust me: I've worked for a moving company.

The IRS announced that certain taxpayers will have to wait until late February 2011 to file taxes. Read on to see if you are affected by this delay.

A tiny kitchen can make cooking seem more unappetizing than two-week-old leftovers. But with some creativity and thought, even the smallest kitchen can be functional and inviting.

Our family garden produced more than just vegetables; it was a classroom for my brother and me, where we learned about everything from hard work to finances.

Donating your used goods can help those in need, reduce clutter, and give you a nice tax deduction. Here's what you need to know to donate goods before the end of the year.

Today, we share tips to help you get over life's speed bumps, ways improve the gas mileage of your car, and handy uses for charcoal!

Getting together with friends for drinks is great...until the bill comes. Here are four ways to lessen the cost of a night out at the bar.

From corn to gold, these 10 common goods and commodities had major price changes in 2010 — and may continue to shift in 2011.