Do you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend?
U.S. savings bonds can provide one of the simplest approaches to saving for college. When you cash them in to pay for your child's college expenses, you will be able to do so witho
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Identity theft can happen to anyone. I should know, I've been jacked twice! Here are two major themes to consider when reacting against and deterring identity theft.
When you find something unusable, broken, or dirty, what do you do? Do you toss it? Give it to a thrift store? Recycle it? Would earning money for your troubles (and your trash)
Housing prices have dropped all across America in the past couple years, and more people are looking into buying a property instead of renting. If you are an eager house hunte
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Help! My Money Scares Me!: Tips for Educating Yourself Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Do you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend?
Best Money Tips: Things to Do to Get a Raise at Work
Today we found some stellar articles on getting a raise at work, going to college for free, and curing a spending hangover.
Series I and Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds
U.S. savings bonds can provide one of the simplest approaches to saving for college. When you cash them in to pay for your child's college expenses, you will be able to do so witho
Recession Journal Part II: Broke or Poor?
We must understand fundamentally while some of our exercises in saving go for naught and why when things turn around, we forget our lessons. Unfortunately in America just eat one b
How to Find Free Fun for Kids on Family Vacations
Don't miss out on all the free perks your kids can get on your next family vacation.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at the Airport
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money at the airport, moving your money to a new bank, and resisting the hard sell.
Mortgage Application Declined? Here’s How to Respond
If your mortgage application was declined, there's still hope! Take these five simple steps to get back on track.
Not Taking Jack: How To Deal With Identity Theft
Identity theft can happen to anyone. I should know, I've been jacked twice! Here are two major themes to consider when reacting against and deterring identity theft.
Why Your Personal Savings Rate Matters
Banks and other big financial players measure and track lots of data about their performance. Here's one you should start tracking, too.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Age Well on a Shoestring Budget
Today we found articles on aging well on a shoestring budget, saving money at the gym, and budgeting when you live in an expensive city.
Ask the Readers: Trash or Cash? (Chance to Win $20!)
When you find something unusable, broken, or dirty, what do you do? Do you toss it? Give it to a thrift store? Recycle it? Would earning money for your troubles (and your trash)
6 Money Lessons We Can Learn From "Gilmore Girls"
Rory and Lorelai have taught us so much about love, family, and...money? Yep, money, too.
Book Review - Buying a Home: The Missing Manual
Housing prices have dropped all across America in the past couple years, and more people are looking into buying a property instead of renting. If you are an eager house hunte
Flashback Friday: 42 Ways the 7 Deadly Sins Are Keeping You Poor
Greed, pride, and the five other deadly sins might be the reason for your financial struggles.
7 Ways Losing Weight Will Make You Richer
You've heard all the reasons why you should get fit and stay fit. Here's the clincher — losing weight can save you thousands of dollars.
The 5 Best Bath Mats
Keeping your bathroom floor water free isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these bath mats and your bathroom will look great and stay dry.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Keep Cool Without AC
Today we found articles on ways to keep cool without AC, tax tips for newlyweds, and how to flip free stuff from Craigslist.
5 Small Risks That Can Improve Your Life in Big Ways
Small risks always payoff in the thrill of the gamble and sometimes they payoff in much more. Take a chance on these — you've got nothing to lose!
Best Money Tips: How to Become a Better Listener
Today we found some great articles on tips to become a better listener, ways to eat less sugar, and goals for a more organized life.
10 Quick Financial Moves to Make Today at Lunch
Escape the office for an hour every day and spend your time managing your finances for maximum return — and early retirement.