After the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve many of my bank and money market interest rates plummeted. Now the best yield I have is on my Series I Savings Bonds iss
Over the years I've implemented elaborate tickler systems, email reminders and various other ways to remind myself not to forget to pay a few paper bills. At some point they all f
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
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A Simple Guide to Series I Savings Bonds (I-Bonds)
After the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve many of my bank and money market interest rates plummeted. Now the best yield I have is on my Series I Savings Bonds iss
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Follow the rules if you want a tax break for charitable contributions. The IRS isn't so charitable with audits.
12 Fun Facts About Valentine's Day Spending
Fun fact: we spend a lot of money on Valentine's Day gifts — with the U.S. spending $1.5 billion on greeting cards alone!
A One Touch Approach To Managing Household Finances
Over the years I've implemented elaborate tickler systems, email reminders and various other ways to remind myself not to forget to pay a few paper bills. At some point they all f
30 Minutes to a LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Hired
Give your LinkedIn profile the professional pizzazz it needs without hiring a professional — or becoming one yourself!
Should You Choose a Roth 401k or a Regular 401k?
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
Flashback Friday: Our 61 Best Home Improvement Hacks Ever
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7 Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Way to Beat the Heat?
Tell us about your favorite way to beat the heat and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Networking Mistakes You Shouldn't Make
Done well, networking can boost your career or business. Avoid these 10 mistakes to make the most of your connections.
Big List of Senior Discounts
If you're over the age of 55, you can start saving more money on everyday things with this big list of senior discounts.
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Nervous to take that next big leap at work? Don't fret, because taking risks is just one career move you'll never regret.
Ask the Readers: Are You Wearing a Costume for Halloween This Year?
Tell us whether you're wearing a costume this Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 7 Debt Payoffs That Boost Your Credit Score the Most
If you've got more than one kind of debt to repay, target the debt that hurts your credit score the most and watch your rating improve — fast.
Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
Ask the Readers: What New Thing Would You Like to Try This Year?
Tell us what new thing you would like to try this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Ways to Make Sure You Never Pay an ATM Fee
If tapping the ATM results in repeated fees — you’re doing it wrong. It’s time to get smart about automatic money machines.
10 Reasons You Should Really Fear an IRS Audit
When the IRS decides to smack you with an audit, what's the worst that can happen? You're wise not to try to cheat the taxman.
6 Ways to Haggle Your Way to Cheaper Rent
If you love the apartment, but not the price, learn how to negotiate with the landlord and find the price that's right for both of you.
Hold Off On Heating with These 10 Warming Ways
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve