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.
Today we found some great articles on reasons why you’re broke, simple ways to reduce utility bills, and small changes to make to your retirement planning that get big results.
I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this
From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
In The Quiet Millionaire, author and Certified Financial Planner Brett Wilder gives common-sense advice on how to build net worth: “Your goal should be to make the value of what yo
The first time I drove across the country, my aunt gave me her old highway atlas. My finances were a bit tight at the time, so the gift, worth maybe $12, was very much apprecia
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
As you’re no doubt aware, President Bush has created an economic stimulus package in the hopes of stalling the impending recession (or if you believe some, depression) that’s on th
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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.
Do You Really Want to Be Rich?
Many people dream of being rich, but few of us are willing to take the steps to get there — or we take the wrong ones. Here's a better plan.
Paying Your Debts in the Wrong Order Could Be Costing You
All debts are not created equal. There's an order to your path to financial freedom.
20 Ways to Eat Paleo for Super Cheap
Who knew ancient nutrition was so pricey? Cut the cost of the popular low-carb diet with hacks so simple a caveman can do it.
Best Money Tips: The Credit Edition
Today, we are bringing you some of the best articles about all things credit!
6 Ways to Celebrate a Raise Without Spending It All
When you get a raise, it's tempting to go all out and celebrate. You can still do that — without spending all your new hard-earned dollars.
What Americans Can Learn From How the Rest of the World Saves Energy
After traveling to Europe and Australia, one writer has learned a several energy-saving tips that he's eager to bring home.
Best Money Tips: Reasons Why You're Broke and How to Fix Them
Today we found some great articles on reasons why you’re broke, simple ways to reduce utility bills, and small changes to make to your retirement planning that get big results.
Finding the Right Job: There’s Plenty of Phish in the Sea
My husband and I are no strangers to the job hunt scene. Before he was even out of college, we were scouring the newspapers, searching the onli
Does a plastic cork make for a lousy wine?
I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this
The 5 Best Money Podcasts
You can find podcasts about everything, even personal finance. Add these to your queue and improve your finances whenever the time is right.
Variable prices, and what economists like about them
From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
The Housing Market Is Finally Rebounding
The housing market is rebounding, and the buyer's market is ending. But should you rush to buy a home now? Read this article to help decide.
Grandpa’s Penny: “If you never spend it, you’ll never be broke!”
With the holiday season upon us, it seems everyone just wants us to buy. Apply my Grandpa's simple principle to avoid drowning in purchases.
The Quiet Millionaire: Parts 4 & 5 - Building Your Net Worth
In The Quiet Millionaire, author and Certified Financial Planner Brett Wilder gives common-sense advice on how to build net worth: “Your goal should be to make the value of what yo
What would da Vinci have paid?
The first time I drove across the country, my aunt gave me her old highway atlas. My finances were a bit tight at the time, so the gift, worth maybe $12, was very much apprecia
8 Green Products That Aren't
Pretty packaging may boast an eco-friendly product, but too often green is only skin deep. Beware of greenwashing!
Pay yourself last is okay too
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
Bush's economic stimulus package; What will you get back?
As you’re no doubt aware, President Bush has created an economic stimulus package in the hopes of stalling the impending recession (or if you believe some, depression) that’s on th
How to Organize Your Paperwork in Just 10 Minutes a Week
If your financial filing system is more "pile" than file, take heart. Learn to control your documents — and make tax time and a lot else much easier.