Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Owning a home has become inextricably linked to the American dream, as much a part of the social fabric as baseball and apple pie. But the reality is that most Americans would be b
I recently found myself sitting around a dinner table in Hawaii with a number of new traveling acquaintances. We met at the place of accommodation we were staying at, and enjoyed e
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Many families make a sacrifice by having one parent stay at home to raise their children. If the stay-at-home parent remains at home and unemployed for the majority of his or her
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
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When job searching, those who have access to the best tools can keep their advantage in a tough market. Here are my favorite 6 online resources designed to help you find a job.
At first glance, a product looks great and inspires your confidence with its marketing blurbs and dozens of favorable user reviews. But criticism and complaints point to deeper pro
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What will you do when gas drops below $1.50 a gallon?
Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
The Fallacy of Homeownership as a Sound Investment
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Taco Tuesday: The Inner Mechanics of Budgeting on Vacation
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Free Diapers: How Persistence Got Me Into a Diaper Study
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Series I and Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds
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Retirement for Stay-at-Home Parents
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Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
10 Reasons Why I Prefer Credit Cards Over Cash
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6 Solid Online Resources to Help You Find a Job
When job searching, those who have access to the best tools can keep their advantage in a tough market. Here are my favorite 6 online resources designed to help you find a job.
Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro webcam: why doesn't 4 stars tell the full story?
At first glance, a product looks great and inspires your confidence with its marketing blurbs and dozens of favorable user reviews. But criticism and complaints point to deeper pro
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Even if you aren't a frequent flyer, you can learn from one. These airline mile tips could be the secret to your next free vacation.
How to Move From Being Busy to Actually Getting Things Done
Being busy feels good — but it's not the same as being productive. Here's how to slow the pace and still get more done.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Eat Better for Less
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to eat better for less, things that will cost less in 2014, and tax preparation tips to ease the stress of filing.
3 Steps to Building a Financial Safety Net From “The Economy of You”
These days, financial security means having more than one source of income. Learn how to develop yours with advice from this great new book.