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Security Breach Puts 50,000 Credit Card Holders at Risk

A security breach at a third-party U.S. based processor may have compromised 50,000 Visa and MasterCard cardholders accounts.

For a Better Relationship With Money, Make Plans

What do you get when you tuck small plans inside of big plans? Financial success. Learn why.

Best Money Tips: Free Summer Activities for Kids

Today we found some fantastic articles on free summer activities for kids, money saving cooking tips, and finding balance with your savings goals.

Best Money Tips: Steps to Cheaper Food

Today we found some awesome articles on steps to cheaper food, dealing with debt collectors, and homeschooling on a budget.

Best Money Tips: How to Dine Out for Less

Today we found some great articles on ways to dine out for less, revamping your home office to improve productivity, and how to make vacation magic last.

Home Details I Overlooked the First Time

If you're in the market for a new home (new to you or new period), make sure you aren't paying premium prices for so-so materials, and don't underestimate the expenses and headache

Is the New OTC “Alli” Just Money Down the Toilet?

Who couldn’t lose a few pounds? [more]

Why mortgages have eaten Americans out of house and home

What lessons can future homeowners take away from today's "mortgage crisis?"

Best Money Tips: Lowering Your Grocery Bill

Today we found some fantastic articles on lowering your grocery bill, getting health insurance with no job, and saving money on your data plan.

Best Money Tips: Saving Money on Coffee

Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on coffee, ways to use your tax refund, and tips for decorating rentals without losing your security deposit.

Ask the Readers: Are You Planning a Summer Vacation?

Tell us if you are planning a summer vacation and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: Save Money as a Wedding Guest

Today we found some great articles on saving money as a wedding guest, getting your family on board to save dough, and spotting a horrible roommate before moving in.

Ask the Readers: What Was Your Best Investment in 2017?

Tell us about your best investment in 2017 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Book review: Towers of Gold

It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,

When Downsizing Makes You Happy

I have often thought of a professional career as something built brick by brick, climbed ladder rung by ladder rung until one reached the pinnacle, enjoyed the view, and, then, ret

Could you save money by subscribing to an addictive game?

During the Christmas break my husband and I went to dinner with some of his friends from high school. One couple we spoke with told us that they are trying to save money for a dow

Best Credit Cards for (New) Parents

Having kids changes your spending habits. Shouldn't your credit card change to match? Here are five smart cards to switch to post-baby.

Recession Journal Part IV: The Double-Dip Trip

So everybody is saying it may finally be over, this recession. And it may very well be but if you're thinking that a turnaround is here and your money is burning a hole in your poc

Principal Forgiveness: The New BofA Mortgage Deal

Starting next month (May 2010) or as soon as its ready, Bank of America may reduce principal balances on certain mortgages of deeply underwater loans. What's up with that?

Best Money Tips: How to Be Professional

Today, we give you tips to being professional, getting your friends to join the frugal wagon, prepping your car for winter, and a delicious wine jelly recipe!