Paying half a bill is better than paying it all. But is going to a debt settlement company the way to do it? Understand how these companies work, then decide for yourself.
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
You can enter a room where you could find wealth immediately, or one where you'll definitely find it...but the search might take years. Which do you choose?
Millions of Americans will hit the road this summer for the time-honored family vacation. Here are some tips to ensure the family budget doesn't take a hit.
Employee benefits can add 35% and more to payroll costs. Cutting benefits might be one way to trim expenses. But, there is more than one path to cost savings.
Virgil Griffith created a program called Wikipedia Scanner that lets you know who has been editing articles on Wikipedia and what they've been removing.
Today we found articles on the parts of an airplane you should avoid, pool exercises that help boost weight lost, and timesaving gardening tips for busy people.
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Solving a Debt Dilemma with Debt Settlement
Paying half a bill is better than paying it all. But is going to a debt settlement company the way to do it? Understand how these companies work, then decide for yourself.
6 Money Moves You Can Make While Stuck in an Endless TSA Line
Corralled into a never-ending TSA line? Put your boredom to work and make these money moves while you wait.
Tips From a Hostage Negotiator That Anyone Can Use
The next time you buy a car (or another negotiable purchase), try thinking like a hostage negotiator to get the best deal.
5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
Best Money Tips: Websites That Will Save You Tons of Money
Today we found some stellar articles on websites that will save you money, fixing your finances, and tips to rule your tech.
Choosing Your Path to Prosperity
You can enter a room where you could find wealth immediately, or one where you'll definitely find it...but the search might take years. Which do you choose?
20 Ways to Entertain Your Kids for Free
Mom! Dad! I'm bored! Not anymore with this list of fun — and free — games and activities that will entertain everybody.
4 Credit Card Transactions That Don't Earn Rewards
Credit card rewards are pretty awesome, but they don't dole 'em out for everything.
5 Money-Saving Tips for the Summer Road Trip
Millions of Americans will hit the road this summer for the time-honored family vacation. Here are some tips to ensure the family budget doesn't take a hit.
High-Value Employee Benefits at a Reasonable Cost
Employee benefits can add 35% and more to payroll costs. Cutting benefits might be one way to trim expenses. But, there is more than one path to cost savings.
How to Get a Refund When Something Is Non-Refundable
The terms "non-refundable" and "non-returnable" make too many people avoid customer service. But with these tips, you can get results.
How to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
Identity theft is scary. When your kids are the target, it's positively terrifying.
10 Things People Without Debt Do
Debt is not a fact of life. Learn from the lifestyles of those who break free and get on track to following them out of the hole.
FREE DVD - Pirates 2 or Cars.
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Ask These 5 Questions Before Deciding On a Financial Advisor
Before trusting your finances to any old somebody, you need to carefully vet potential advisers. These basic questions will get you started.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
The Student Who Created a PR Nightmare Via Wikipedia
Virgil Griffith created a program called Wikipedia Scanner that lets you know who has been editing articles on Wikipedia and what they've been removing.
7 Ways Grown-Ups Can Make New Friends Without Going Broke
So you want to make new friends, but you don't want to empty your wallet in the process? Worry not, you have options.
Best Money Tips: 5 Parts of an Airplane You Shouldn't Touch
Today we found articles on the parts of an airplane you should avoid, pool exercises that help boost weight lost, and timesaving gardening tips for busy people.
9 Ways to Job Hunt Without Getting Caught
Looking for a new job? Here's how to job hunt without getting caught.