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
Have good credit? A low APR on your credit cards? Always pay your bills on time? That's not going to stop your credit card company from jacking up your rate whenever they feel like
On July 24th, 2008, the Federal minimum wage in The United States will increase from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour in accordance to the 2007 amendment to the Fair Labor Standar
Nothing is more irritating that hunting for a bargain, waiting in line, and making that painful purchase -- Nothing except for getting overcharged, that is. While it is all too c
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
We often get stuck in arbitrary things. We make excuses. We try to find shortcuts, and we try to do all these things that in the end only prevent us from reaching our goals.
Tweens and teens race into biological adulthood all on their own, but they won't advance to financial adulthood without some parental guidance. Here's what to teach.
Young investors need strong investment returns that exceed the rate of inflation in order to avoid working in later years. Is real estate a good investment option?
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Is It the End of 6% Real Estate Commissions?
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
The 5 Best Portable Air Conditioners
Keeping you cooled off on sweltering hot days isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these portable air conditioners and you'll always stay cool.
Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What is Your Favorite Way to Save Money?
What is Your Favorite Way to Save Money? Enter for a chance to win $200 in prizes!
Your Interest Rates Are About to Go Up
Have good credit? A low APR on your credit cards? Always pay your bills on time? That's not going to stop your credit card company from jacking up your rate whenever they feel like
The Federal Minimum Wage Increases This Week - Are You Getting a Pay Raise?
On July 24th, 2008, the Federal minimum wage in The United States will increase from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour in accordance to the 2007 amendment to the Fair Labor Standar
Big List of Senior Discounts
If you're over the age of 55, you can start saving more money on everyday things with this big list of senior discounts.
My Purchase Rang Up Wrong! Could the Law Be on My Side?
Nothing is more irritating that hunting for a bargain, waiting in line, and making that painful purchase -- Nothing except for getting overcharged, that is. While it is all too c
Best Money Tips: Ways to Handle a Cash Catastrophe
Today we found some fantastic articles on handling a cash catastrophe, saving money on textbooks, and banishing bad money habits.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay On Budget During the Holidays?
Tell us how you stay on budget during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Monthly Expense?
Tell us about your biggest monthly expense and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Fight the Winter Blues?
Tell us how you fight the winter blues and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Hold Off On Heating with These 10 Warming Ways
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
Ask the Readers: What Products Are Helping You Save Money?
Tell us about the products that help you save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
Are foreclosures all risk and no reward? Well, not always. Here are a few things to consider before calling one home.
10 Frugal Reasons to Compost
Looking to live a little greener and save a little more green? Give composting a try!
4 Deadly Mistakes You Must Avoid When Pursuing Your Dreams
We often get stuck in arbitrary things. We make excuses. We try to find shortcuts, and we try to do all these things that in the end only prevent us from reaching our goals.
6 Common Debt Reduction Roadblocks — And How to Beat Them
Excuses are the enemy of debt reduction. Don't let yourself get stopped by one of these repayment roadblocks.
6 Reasons You're Not a Millionaire
The biggest obstacle standing between you and your first million? Well, it's probably your bad decisions. Learn what to do different.
Investing Advice by the Decade: Ages 11-20
Tweens and teens race into biological adulthood all on their own, but they won't advance to financial adulthood without some parental guidance. Here's what to teach.
Is Real Estate a Good Investment?
Young investors need strong investment returns that exceed the rate of inflation in order to avoid working in later years. Is real estate a good investment option?