Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
Today we found some great articles on money myths that are holding back your finances, tips for visiting national parks on a budget, and ways to cool off right now.
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Winnie the Pooh has remained one of the most endearing characters in children's literature — but there's a lot he can teach us adults about money, too.
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9 Safe Investments That Aren't Bonds
Bonds aren't as attractive as they used to be. Where else can you stash your cash at reduced risk?
The 5 Best Fishing Rods
Catching fish isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these fishing rods and the big ones will start biting!
Flower Power - A Guide to Frugal Valentine's Flowers
Flowers can be a huge expense on Valentine's Day. Spend wisely on these frugal blooms instead!
Best Money Tips: Stay Fit for Free
Today we found some awesome articles on staying fit for free, how to save money, and ways to attend a business conference for free.
Free pancakes! At IHOP! On Tuesday!
Get free pancakes on IHOP's National Pancake Day.
In Two-Income Households, Can Making More Put Us Further Behind?
Women's move into the workforce was all about choice. So why do so many parents now feel like they don't have the option to stay at home?
3 Pearls of Financial Wisdom From Alan Greenspan
While Greenspan's tenure as Fed Chairman ended on a sour note (he missed the housing bubble), his knowledge is tremendous. Heed the Oracle.
How the Fair Credit Reporting Act Protects You
The Fair Credit Reporting Act exists to protect you. Here's everything you need to know about it.
How to Reduce the Costs of a Cash Advance
Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
Best Money Tips: Money Myths That Are Holding You Back
Today we found some great articles on money myths that are holding back your finances, tips for visiting national parks on a budget, and ways to cool off right now.
Your Car Was Recalled. Now What?
A car recall can be scary. Here's what to do if that letter comes in the mail.
Here's How Rich You'd Be If You Stopped Smoking
It's advice that bears repeating again and again — it's time to quit smoking. Your health, and your savings, will thank you.
Is Green Tea All It's Cracked Up to Be? It's close.
I've been enjoying the snarky articles at Slate.com recently focusing on the commoditization of Eastern traditions, such as yoga. [more]
Grocery Shopping and the 4-Minute Mile: How to Challenge Yourself
Spending less on groceries is like running a faster mile — to improve, you must challenge yourself. Here's how to perform better in any pursuit.
Can't Cook? Fake It. Easiest French Recipe, Ever.
Sometimes you have to cook to impress. Fortunately, there are dishes out there that are so deceptively delicious that no one will ever have to know that you whipped it up in ten minutes using the bare minimum of ingredients. [more]
Financial Lessons From Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh has remained one of the most endearing characters in children's literature — but there's a lot he can teach us adults about money, too.
5 Surefire Ways to Maintain a Good Credit Score in Retirement
You relied on good credit to see you through to retirement — don't put those good financial habits aside just yet!
TACO TOWN and the gut-busting tributes.
Have you guys ever seen Taco Town? C'mon, the parody of supersizing that is way too funny and agonizingly close to reality? [more]
15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.
How to Make Money as a Superfan
Being a superfan can be kind of costly. Flip your fandom on its head and make it a cash source, instead!