It seems like back-to-school "must buy" lists get longer every year, but that doesn't mean this end-of-summer shopping tradition has to empty your wallet.
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate.
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We often focus on what is most pressing with our finances. But if you take a day off to do some long-term work, you can save hundreds of dollars a year.
You don't need to be a millionaire to see the best sights America has to offer. In fact, you can travel across the U.S. on budget and still have a blast.
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Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
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Millennials are getting smart about their spending and saving habits — smarter, even, than you.
10 Most Breathtaking Day Hikes in the U.S.
Make sure your travel bucket list includes these thrilling and majestic hiking spots across the U.S.
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6 Common Homebuying Myths, Debunked
The first step toward easing your homebuying jitters is to stop faking yourself out with these falsehoods.
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So you missed the boat on Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google? Here's how much it cost you.
Everything You Need to Know About Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapers can help you save the environment — while also saving you tons of cash. Here's what you need to know before you go cloth.
Best Money Tips: How to Maintain Friendships As An Adult
Today we found articles on ways to maintain adult friendships, timesaving kitchen tips to simplify your life, and the best ways to sell your old stuff and make money.
Long Term Care Insurance for Wise Bloggers
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Turn a Day Off Into Your Most Profitable Day of the Year
We often focus on what is most pressing with our finances. But if you take a day off to do some long-term work, you can save hundreds of dollars a year.
Best Store Credit Cards
Retail branded credit cards may be a wise choice for loyal customers. But what about department store credit cards?
8 Things Your Boomer Parents Could Afford That You Can't
It's not just your imagination: Things are way more expensive now than they used to be.
Revive Old Toys for Extra Christmas Savings (and Sanity)
It has officially begun. My four-year-old has tuned out the real world in favor of loud Saturday morning commercials advertising the best of mu
How the Election Will Affect Your Credit Cards
How will credit card companies react to the U.S. Presidential election? We have some predictions — and some things you should do to prepare yourself.
How to Tackle Your Summer Vacation Credit Card Debt
Spent a little too much money while on vacation this summer? We've all been there. Here's how to tackle it, manage it, and then defeat it.
15 More Cheap and Easy DIY Toys Kids Will Love
Your little ones are sure to love these fun and fantastically frugal DIY toys — and your budget will, too!
How to Travel Across the U.S. on a Budget
You don't need to be a millionaire to see the best sights America has to offer. In fact, you can travel across the U.S. on budget and still have a blast.