When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
During my last trip to the grocery market, there was a sign in the egg case announcing that, yes, the price of eggs are rising. I’m guessing that there have been a few complaints.
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I graduated from college just three years ago, so the confusion and anxiety I felt after graduating college is still quite fresh in my mind. I moved out of my parents' house a wee
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I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
It’s the easiest thing to do, and yet the hardest. But employ this technique, and not only will your wallet thank you, but so will your family and friends back home.
Today we found some stellar articles on selling your skills as an older worker, schooling yourself post graduation, and preventing identity theft for your children.
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Laddering for higher, more stable returns
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Pricing Eggs, and New Egg Products
During my last trip to the grocery market, there was a sign in the egg case announcing that, yes, the price of eggs are rising. I’m guessing that there have been a few complaints.
Best Money Tips: Earn More From Your Garage Sale
Today we found some stellar articles on earning more from your garage sale, saving on wedding reception food, and investing lessons from Monopoly.
Best Money Tips: Make Money Through Spring Cleaning
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Love Your Skin With Free Health Screenings!
May is skin cancer awareness month, and as a close friend to many skin cancer survivors, I know how important it is to get regular check-ups. I
Best Money Tips: Thrifty Gifts Any Mom Would Love
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Best Money Tips: How to Safely Invest Your Money
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Ask the Readers: What Summer Activities Do You Love?
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Book review: The Drunkard's Walk
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Welcome to the Real World - My Best Advice for New Graduates
I graduated from college just three years ago, so the confusion and anxiety I felt after graduating college is still quite fresh in my mind. I moved out of my parents' house a wee
Best Money Tips: Steps to Living a Life You Love
Today we found some fantastic articles on living a life you love, conserving bathroom water, and carving more time out of your day.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Unwind After Work?
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Making Change Count
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
Book Review: Living On An Acre, A Practical Guide to the Self-Reliant Life
Ever since I left the city and crept my way back into my childhood farm house, I have been slowly adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. Living On An Acre has been a steady and dependa
Save Money by Trusting Yourself
People often create spending rules because they don't trust themselves. But if you can develop that trust, you can save even more.
Books on Uncle Sam's Shelf
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
Seven Tips For Buying a Second Hand Car and Walking Away Happy
Here are a few tips to help make sure the second-hand car you are buying doesn't end up being a second-hand nightmare.
Ask the Readers: Where Would You Like to Retire?
Tell us where you would like to retire and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Easiest Way to Save Money on Vacation
It’s the easiest thing to do, and yet the hardest. But employ this technique, and not only will your wallet thank you, but so will your family and friends back home.
Best Money Tips: Sell Your Skills as an Older Worker
Today we found some stellar articles on selling your skills as an older worker, schooling yourself post graduation, and preventing identity theft for your children.