Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
Remember travelers checks? In the days before ubiquitous automated teller machines, they were a useful product. You could use them almost like cash -- but you could carry more than
Do you rebate? Are you smart about it? Do you buy stuff you don't even want or need so that you can eventually recoup all your money? Or do you avoid the practice altogether. We
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch f
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The 10 Commandments of Credit Card Use
Follow these 10 rules of responsible credit card use and reap the rewards of low interest, smaller monthly bills, and more money in your savings.
10 Tricks to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook
Keeping tidy while cooking makes for better meals and easier clean-up, and it doesn't take a lot of effort with these labor-saving shortcuts.
Savings Bonds as Interest-Earning Travelers Checks
Remember travelers checks? In the days before ubiquitous automated teller machines, they were a useful product. You could use them almost like cash -- but you could carry more than
How to Accept Criticism and Become an Awesome Person
Sometimes criticism, even if constructive, is tough to take. Here's how to grow a thicker skin so you can learn and grow from those critical comments.
Ask the Readers: Are Rebates Worth It? (Your Chance to win $10!)
Do you rebate? Are you smart about it? Do you buy stuff you don't even want or need so that you can eventually recoup all your money? Or do you avoid the practice altogether. We
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Are Your Bank Accounts?
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
The Problem With Car Title Loans
A car title loan is one way to get cash really fast. It's also one way to lose cash, really, really fast.
When It's Time to Destroy Debt, Start With a Goal
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch f
9 Amazing DIY Lamps You Want in Your House
If you can't find an affordable lamp that's perfect for your space, make one! These nine easy lamp projects can get you started.
13 Financial Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
Don't forget this very important person on your holiday gift list — you! How about one of these smart financial gifts?
Will Your Brand Boycott Actually Make a Difference?
A boycott may make you feel like you're fighting the good fight. Just don't expect to win.
Don't Forget About These 7 Job Hunting Expenses
It's not just yourself you need to prepare for a job hunt. Prepare your money, too!
Best Money Tips: Master These Money Skills Before Your 30s
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Best Money Tips: Homemade Car Cleaning Products
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Ask the Readers: If You Could Have One Wish (Chance to win $20!)
What is your most longed-for financial wish? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
7 Shopping Jedi Mind Tricks and How to Spot Them
Don't let Obi-Wan sell you anything: Learn how to spot these subtle sales tricks from retailers.
5 Reasons to Ignore the January Effect
Discover why some analysts think you should buy stocks now...and why you should ignore them.
The 6 Craziest Things People Have Done to Land a Job
What's it take to land a job these days? For these six job-seekers, it took creativity, daring, and in one case, about 2,000 hours of game design.