Most people don't find frugality fun. Describe a thing as frugal and people will tune out. Describe a person as frugal and he immediately seems uninteresting. However, this
Most of us are familiar with the term "diversification". Its what the well-respected analysts tell us to do with our investment portfolios to insure against the ups and d
Today we found some great articles on having a clean place wtihout cleaning, giving memorable gifts without going into debt, and spending your tax refund wisely.
One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
This week the Justice Department reached an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors that is meant to spur competition and bring down the standard 6% commissi
By managing our risks, we are better equipped with addressing unpredictable scenarios that can wreak havoc with our finances. Risk isn't a bad thing, just as long as it's controlle
If you need to get rid of a car, selling it isn't your only option — if you donate it, you can help a charity you care about and get a nice tax deduction.
Today we found articles on ways to get paid to watch TV, small financial changes that have a big impact, and facts about Social Security benefits that Baby Boomers should know.
Today I read about an interesting study done by Rice University on the correlation between trustworthiness and looks. The researchers utilized the popular peer to peer lending sit
Today we found some fantastic articles on important financial tasks to do each year, things you should do with your money in your 20s, and the newlywed's guide to budgeting.
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Playing Around: Frugality as a Game
Most people don't find frugality fun. Describe a thing as frugal and people will tune out. Describe a person as frugal and he immediately seems uninteresting. However, this
Keeping Your Money Safe: Highlights from Our Chat With Beverly Harzog
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The Key To Making Money Online? Diversification, Baby!
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Best Money Tips: Have a Clean Place Without Cleaning
Today we found some great articles on having a clean place wtihout cleaning, giving memorable gifts without going into debt, and spending your tax refund wisely.
Staying Fit and Beautiful in Mind, Body, and Wallet
Your fitness regimen can leave you looking less than your best. Feel beautiful inside and out with these frugal tips.
7 Smart Ways to Save on a Wedding Dress
Planning your big day doesn't have to be stressful — and it doesn't have to bust your budget. It's time to get savvy about your wedding dress!
What if foreigners quit lending the US so much money?
One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Vouchers?
Tell us whether you buy vouchers and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Is It the End of 6% Real Estate Commissions?
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Ask the Readers: Will You Be Shopping on Black Friday?
Tell us whether you are shopping on Black Friday and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 More Scams Everyone Should Know About
Scamsters have refined classics like "Help I Need Gas" and developed new cons for the Internet age. Here are 10 to watch out for.
15 Ways To Manage Risk In Your Financial Life
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Co-Signing for a Loan: 4 Things to Consider First
Co-signing a loan for anyone, including your child or best friend, could affect your credit. What to know before you sign.
How to Donate a Car to Charity
If you need to get rid of a car, selling it isn't your only option — if you donate it, you can help a charity you care about and get a nice tax deduction.
Best Money Tips: 20+ Ways to Get Paid for Watching TV
Today we found articles on ways to get paid to watch TV, small financial changes that have a big impact, and facts about Social Security benefits that Baby Boomers should know.
Could you determine someone's creditworthiness by his or her looks?
Today I read about an interesting study done by Rice University on the correlation between trustworthiness and looks. The researchers utilized the popular peer to peer lending sit
Best Money Tips: Important Financial Tasks to Do Each Year
Today we found some fantastic articles on important financial tasks to do each year, things you should do with your money in your 20s, and the newlywed's guide to budgeting.
Hey Boss, Please Don’t Bother Me, I’m Daydreaming
Long considered the sole provenance of the lazy and uninspired, the process of daydreaming may be more productive than we thought.
Who Cares if there's a Recession? I just started a business
Thinking about starting a little business on the side in the middle of a recession? Go ahead and try it! I am.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in April
From home-improvement supplies to vacations to aggressively priced tablets, discover the best and worst things to shop for this month.