This week the Federal Trade Commission sent out around $28 million in redress checks to more than 86,000 customers of Bear Stearns and EMC Mortgage Corporation. Apparently EMC Mor
Despite the changing times, people still rely on "tried and trusted" job search techniques...even when they're not in their best interest. Here are 10 to avoid.
Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
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This week the Federal Trade Commission sent out around $28 million in redress checks to more than 86,000 customers of Bear Stearns and EMC Mortgage Corporation. Apparently EMC Mor
Teen Wins $100,000 Scholarship From the H&R Block Budget Challenge
Learn how 17-year-old Sean Lawrence won the contest and how your family can participate in the next one.
5 Alternative Housing Options You Can Afford
You don't have to live in a van by the river to cut your housing costs dramatically — instead, consider some nontraditional abodes, like these.
How to Take Advantage of Free Extended Warranty From Your Credit Card Issuer
Save big bucks by taking advantage of free extended warranty offered by credit card companies.
Be Careful Who You Owe: Here's Who Can Garnish Your Wages
Most Americans already live paycheck to paycheck. If you owe these four creditors money, well...that paycheck might get a little — or a lot — smaller.
15 Times When You Really Should Bring a Gift
Don't get caught empty-handed! Be the guest the host likes the most by being the one who always remembers to bring a little something.
How I Scored Tons of Free Stuff By Building a Small Social Media Audience
You don't need a million followers to score tons of free goodies. Tweet faster!
10 Outdated Job-Search Techniques to Avoid
Despite the changing times, people still rely on "tried and trusted" job search techniques...even when they're not in their best interest. Here are 10 to avoid.
How to Tell You've Become a Financial Grownup
You're all grown up! Becoming a financial grownup, however, is another story.
6 Ways Climate Change Could Affect Your Money
Earth's climate is changing and it's going to cost you.
12 More Things People Who Make a Lot of Money Do
It turns out that high earners share a lot of habits that help them succeed. How many of these habits are yours?
New Tools for the Unbanked
Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
7 Work-From-Home Jobs for People Who Hate Talking on the Phone
Love the idea of working from home, but hate the idea of talking on the phone? Don't worry. There are plenty of remote jobs out there for you.
From $5 to $30+, Date Ideas for Every Budget
No matter what your budget is or how long you've been together, you'll find something fun (and romantic!) to do on this list of 50 cheap date ideas.
4 Airlines With the Cheapest First Class Seats
With these airlines, you can travel in first-class style without a first-class price tag.
6 Times You Should Never Take a Loan
You need money fast. Or do you? A loan should never be taken lightly and if you're buying something frivolous, or your credit is poor, reconsider.
5 Jobs Proven to Make You Live Longer
Every job has its pros and cons. Choose one of these five careers and the stats say you will extend your life — by years.
15 Ways to Reuse Detergent Bottles
Instead of trashing them when the detergent runs dry, discover the multitude of uses for these very versatile bottles.
Best Money Tips: 50 Things You Don't Need to Buy
Today we found some great articles on 50 things you don’t need to buy, tips to clean your windows like a pro, and easy DIY Halloween costumes.
5 Caribbean Destinations That Aren't in the Hurricane Belt
Planning a trip to the Caribbean but worried about hurricane season? Luckily, these destinations are actually outside of the hurricane belt.