Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest!
For most frugal-minded people, everyday life is filled with many small purchases with a few mid-range expenses sprinkled in. [more]
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
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Didn’t you know that toothpaste (despite its name) is for so much more than your teeth? It’s truly handy to have on hand (I pity the household - and their teeth - that has no tooth
Do you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend?
Today, we’ll take a look at the remaining two (ultimately the most involved and arguably the most important) strategies for success in your small business.
Financial panics used to be quite ordinary. In the century or two prior to the great depression, there was a panic every 15 or 20 years. Since the great depression we haven't had
When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are
I’m addicted to how-to tips for saving money; Shave a few dollars off any of my enormous utility bills, and my heart belongs to you. Sometimes it takes more than savvy know-how to
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Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Expensive Purchase, Ever?
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest! For most frugal-minded people, everyday life is filled with many small purchases with a few mid-range expenses sprinkled in. [more]
Imagine Whirled Peas… In Your Face!
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Beauty is in the Eyes of the Employer
It as been suggested that people may be splurging for cosmetic surgery thinking that it will give them an advantage in getting a job.
Can a Capsule Wardrobe Actually Save You Money?
Declutter your closet KonMari-style and then crunch the numbers. A capsule wardrobe can work if you plan carefully.
So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
Big List of Military Discounts
Hundreds of American companies offer discounts to active and veteran service members. Find one of your favorites on this list of 50 popular retailers.
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Ask the Readers: Do You Spring Clean Your Home?
Tell us whether you spring clean your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Should You Sell Your Home to Pay Down Debt?
You may have to live in a van down by the river, but if you have equity, you can erase a lot of consumer debt by selling your home.
Two Dozen Uses For Toothpaste (Aside From Cleaning Your Teeth)
Didn’t you know that toothpaste (despite its name) is for so much more than your teeth? It’s truly handy to have on hand (I pity the household - and their teeth - that has no tooth
6 Back-to-School Items You Should Always Shop for at the Thrift Store
Back-to-school sales are great, but thrift stores are even better. Discover the best gently used items to buy for your kids.
10 Negotiation Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Deal
From small buys to major life purchases, negotiation can make or break the deal. Win your next haggle-sesh by avoiding these common mistakes.
Help! My Money Scares Me!: Tips for Educating Yourself Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Do you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend?
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress?
Tell us your tips for reducing holiday stress and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Small Business Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them: PART TWO
Today, we’ll take a look at the remaining two (ultimately the most involved and arguably the most important) strategies for success in your small business.
5 Reasons to Keep Your Money Separated After Marriage
Most couples assume sharing money is just part of marriage. But it doesn't have to be.
Surviving a financial panic -- lessons from the past
Financial panics used to be quite ordinary. In the century or two prior to the great depression, there was a panic every 15 or 20 years. Since the great depression we haven't had
Should you take a second job?
When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are
7 Reasons Why I Savings Bonds Are a Good Choice for New Investors
Safety, low minimums, and other advantages make I Saving Bonds a good choice for new investors.
Look Waste in the Face (and Save More than Money)
I’m addicted to how-to tips for saving money; Shave a few dollars off any of my enormous utility bills, and my heart belongs to you. Sometimes it takes more than savvy know-how to