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Ask the Readers: Are You Ready for Tax Season?

We're already a few weeks into tax season! For many people with complicated returns, tax prep started well before January.

Having a Frugal Valentine's Day: Highlights From Our Chat With Beverly Harzog

US News and World Report Consumer Finance Analyst Beverly Harzog joined us for our #WBChat on February 13th to share insights on how to have a frugal Valentine's Day.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 2/13, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 p.m. Pacific/ 3p.m. Eastern for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards! Use #WBChat and #BHChat to participate.

This week's topic: Having a Frugal Valentine’s Day!

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for a Frugal Valentine's Day?

Retailers want you to think that you need to shower your special someone with expensive gifts on Valentine's Day, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate love without emptying out your wallet.

What are your tips for a frugal Valentine's Day?

The 6 Best Ways to Invest Just $100 Per Month This Year

The new year is the perfect time to ditch poor financial habits and pick up some new ones. Maybe you decided that this is the year you'll finally pay off high interest credit card debt, or perhaps you're using a budget for the first time in your life.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 2/6, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate.

This week's topic: Money-Saving Tips for New Parents! Join us as we discuss saving on clothes, toys, diapers, childcare, and more!

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a No-Spend Challenge?

During a no-spend challenge, you try not to spend money on anything extra for a certain period of time. You can choose to cut nonessential and nonrecurring expenses altogether, or select a few categories that you want to cut back on — like clothing, coffee, or dining out.

5 Smart Strategies to Rack Up More Credit Card Rewards

Where it can take months, or even years, to earn significant sums of rewards through regular credit card spending, credit card sign-up bonuses make it easy to earn $300 or more in cash back, or enough miles for a round-trip flight within a matter of months.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/30, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate.

This week's topic: Enjoying the Super Bowl Frugally! Join us as we discuss saving on Super Bowl party food and drinks, decor and more!

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Low-Cost Hobbies?

Hobbies can often be very expensive, but there are plenty of low-cost options that are no less entertaining, educational, or rewarding.

What are your favorite low-cost hobbies? What do you enjoy most about these hobbies?