According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal savings rate in May 2009 was 6.9%. This a 15 year high and a far cry from the negative savings rates of just a few yea
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Aside from staying up-to-date on celeb gossip and breaking news, Google Alerts can also help you shop smart and save big.
10 Ways You Disrespect Your Money
Look after your money and it'll look after you. Mistreat it, and it'll do the same to you.
Permanent Home Swap: Solution to a Volatile Real Estate Market
Let’s say the real estate markets are down. You want or need to sell your home, but buyers won’t pay what it is worth (or even enough to leave you with a zero balance). And if you
Easy Budgeting for People Who Hate Math
Face it, we aren't all math mavens. But even if numbers make your head spin, you can still budget like a pro.
The 7 Worst Money Mistakes Married People Make
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Add these fun, frugal trimmings to your tree — without trimming your savings account.
What Happens to Your Online Stuff After You Die?
After you're gone, your virtual self will live on — for a while. Grant your heirs access to your digital property before it's gone, too.
Amazing AAA Discounts
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Even though the economy is still rough, there are plenty of reasons why you should pay off your mortgage as soon as you can.
The Fiduciary Rule Is Under Review — How Will This Affect Your Investments?
The Trump administration is holding the fiduciary rule in limbo. How could this affect you and your retirement?
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Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
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How to Make Artisanal Bread on a Budget
Stop paying for those overpriced loaves when you can make delicious ones at home. It's great with soup!