What do you do when you can't find a company's customer service info? You can do an online search for the phone number, or you can keep two handy sites bookmarked.
Holiday shoppers who take advantage of retailer price matching can be certain they get the best price. Read on for Carrie’s guide to the ins and outs of finding the best price.
You're not imagining it — customer service is getting worse. But Consumerist Deputy Editor Chris Morran has a few suggestions to help you get the service you need.
Some consider participating in the stock market as a form of gambling. While I agree that not everyone should be risking their money in certain investments, I believe that by takin
This great nighttime routine will help you sleep, help you prepare for tomorrow, and help you be a better you. Try it tonight to have an amazing tomorrow!
Always wanted to learn to sew? Now is the perfect time. It's simple to get started and can save you money, too. Here are some tips for savvy sewing and some easy projects to help y
As part of introducing the new $100 that'll come out in February, the US Treasury is producing a video podcast, and the current episode is on spotting counterfeit notes.
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How To Get A Customer Service Phone Number, Fast!
What do you do when you can't find a company's customer service info? You can do an online search for the phone number, or you can keep two handy sites bookmarked.
Don't Pay More! Guide to Price Matching and Cheat Sheet
Holiday shoppers who take advantage of retailer price matching can be certain they get the best price. Read on for Carrie’s guide to the ins and outs of finding the best price.
A Consumerist Editor Talks About How to Tackle Inept Customer Service
You're not imagining it — customer service is getting worse. But Consumerist Deputy Editor Chris Morran has a few suggestions to help you get the service you need.
How To Avoid Gambling Away Your Investments
Some consider participating in the stock market as a form of gambling. While I agree that not everyone should be risking their money in certain investments, I believe that by takin
What to Do When Your Belongings Get Stolen Abroad
Losing your belongings or having them stolen while on vacation is a nightmare, but don't panic. Here's what you need to do.
How to Balance Saving for Retirement, Emergency Fund, and Paying Off Debt
Funding the personal finance Big Three — debt repayment, retirement, and emergency cash — is possible if you follow a balanced plan, like this one.
The 6 Most Important Health Appointments You Must Stop Avoiding
It's easy to delay or even skip visits to the doctor or dentist. Here's why you need to make — and keep — your important annual visits.
Change Your Life by Changing Your Bedtime Routine
This great nighttime routine will help you sleep, help you prepare for tomorrow, and help you be a better you. Try it tonight to have an amazing tomorrow!
It's Sew Easy to Save
Always wanted to learn to sew? Now is the perfect time. It's simple to get started and can save you money, too. Here are some tips for savvy sewing and some easy projects to help y
Five Tips to Sell Any Home Fast
No matter the market, if you use these five steps, you'll sell your home fast.
To Buy or Not to Buy? Criteria for Thrift-Store Clothes Shopping
Do you enjoy thrift-store shopping? Here are tips for what to buy, and what NOT to.
Everything You Need to Know About Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment remains high, even years after the Great Recession. If the worst happens with your job, here's how to get help.
Financial Fear Factors
Living in the now is always the hardest part of overcoming fear about anything, especially fear of the lack of money.
Top 10 "Unusual" Uses For Duct Tape
From wallets to emergency sunglasses and even boats, duct tape really can fix (or make) almost anything.
Video on How to Spot Counterfeits
As part of introducing the new $100 that'll come out in February, the US Treasury is producing a video podcast, and the current episode is on spotting counterfeit notes.
8 Most Common Mistakes When Doing a Balance Transfer to Eliminate Debt
Balance transfer cards can be a great tool to pay off your debt faster, but there are also costly errors you should try to avoid.
10 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Hotels
Hotels are expensive! Cut the cost of a night's stay with these clever lodging cost cutters.
8 Little Ways to Become More Present (and Love Your Life More)
In our go-go-go world, it's hard to step aside and catch a breath. Try these simple activities to refocus on both you and the world around you.
3 Invisible Savings Tips That Work
Discover savings methods so easy, they practically seem invisible.
5 Ways Everyone Can Make More Money
Sure, you want to make more money...but are you willing to do what it takes?