Today we found some amazing articles on saving on medical costs and improving your family's health, things you need to throw away, and remaining frugal while traveling.
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.
Keeping your personal items organized in a backpack isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these packable daypacks and you'll have a compact way to carry your stuff.
Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to.
I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
The US Treasury today unveiled a new $5 bill, with security features intended to make it harder to bleach out a $5 and use the paper to counterfeit a $100 bill.
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How To Cut Car Ownership Costs
Here are a few things to consider to keep the costs of car ownership low.
9 Gifts That Won't Become Clutter
Everyone loves gifts, but no one likes clutter. These minimalist ideas all make for a perfect present.
How to Save $26,000 in 5 Years or Less
Think you can't save money and get ahead? Learn how a few simple changes to your daily spending can become a HUGE pile of money.
Best Money Tips: Save on Medical Costs and Improve Your Family’s Health
Today we found some amazing articles on saving on medical costs and improving your family's health, things you need to throw away, and remaining frugal while traveling.
5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness
Don't listen to the old cliche; spending money on these five things can make you more content.
5 Tips for Scoring a Frequent-Flyer Rewards Flight
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
How to Never Succumb to Impulse Spending Again
Trying to build a nest egg? Resist the urge to purge your pocketbook on every shiny bauble you see and watch your savings grow.
Your Flight Was Canceled. Now What?
Canceled flights are a total travel bummer. Avoid an airport temper tantrum by following these steps.
6 Times You Should Drive Instead of Fly
Face it — flying these days is a hassle, especially if you're flying with family. Here's how to decide if you should just drive, instead.
6 Ways to Ask Your Boss for Better Work-Life Balance
Unless you're self-employed, the only way to improve your work-life balance is to ask. Get your boss to say yes with this clear plan.
Repair the Car or Spend the Cash?
Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.
The 7 Worst Financial Excuses That Are Keeping You Poor
It's not easy to get serious about budgeting and saving. What is easy is coming up with excuses. Do any of these sound familiar?
10 Things to Know Before You Start a Home Improvement Project
Don't take a hammer to that wall you want to tear down until you consider these things first.
The Top 5 Index Funds to Own Now
Exchange Traded Funds may be the new hotness, but a diversified portfolio should make room for high growth index funds, too. Consider these five.
What Is SOPA, and How Will It Affect You?
SOPA — the Stop Online Piracy Act — is everywhere in the news. But what exactly is it, and how will it affect you? You may be surprised.
The 5 Best Packable Daypacks
Keeping your personal items organized in a backpack isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these packable daypacks and you'll have a compact way to carry your stuff.
What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Private Student Loan
Private student loan debt can be difficult to pay or renegotiate. Here's what to do when those loans become a real burden.
Make These 7 Money Moves Now Or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
There's no time like the present to make these critical money moves. Trust us — your future self will thank you.
Plan for expensive fuel
Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to. I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
New $5 bill unveiled
The US Treasury today unveiled a new $5 bill, with security features intended to make it harder to bleach out a $5 and use the paper to counterfeit a $100 bill.