It's not expensive to be nice -- in fact, it often costs nothing as Paul mentioned last week. Here are 12 easy ways to be nice that cost zero and a bonus idea that will set you
Yesterday I read a news item that stated the House and Senate are considering another tax benefit for homebuyers and homebuilders. The idea the House is considering is basically g
Forget Cosmo. Put away your Oprah Magazine. Turn off the microdermabrasion informercial and toss the $75 ultra-rich moisturizer. There are the cheap ways to look and feel beauti
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I’m celebrating Thanksgiving three times this year. In the spirit of the Plymouth colonists’ and Wampanoag Confederacy’s first dinner, I’m going to follow their example on what mak
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TechCrunch recently reported that the software giant Microsoft made mistakes on the severances it paid to its laid off workers. As a result, Microsoft sent out letters to an unknow
Credit cards are fun for the whole family, until the bills start rolling in and you are expected to hand over your hard-earned money for the stuff you bought on plastic. In this we
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What's the Best Way to Get out of Debt?
Debt is the hottest topic on personal finance blogs around the world. Why? I would venture to guess it is because so many people are drowning in it
Ask The Readers: How Do You Buy Music?
Tell us how you buy music and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Online Tools to Manage Your Money in Under 10 Minutes a Week
Remove one of the obstacles to managing your money by making it quick and easy. These apps can help.
13 Ways To Be Nice That Will Cost You Barely Anything
It's not expensive to be nice -- in fact, it often costs nothing as Paul mentioned last week. Here are 12 easy ways to be nice that cost zero and a bonus idea that will set you
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Green Goals?
Tell us about your green goals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
More Tax Credits Coming for Homebuyers?
Yesterday I read a news item that stated the House and Senate are considering another tax benefit for homebuyers and homebuilders. The idea the House is considering is basically g
Best Money Tips: Free Things to Do in the Summer
Today we found some great articles on free things to do in the summer, getting free medication prescriptions, and budgeting when having a baby.
7 Beauty Secrets that Cost Almost Nothing
Forget Cosmo. Put away your Oprah Magazine. Turn off the microdermabrasion informercial and toss the $75 ultra-rich moisturizer. There are the cheap ways to look and feel beauti
Ask the Readers: What Money-Saving Activity Do You Enjoy the Most?
Tell us about the money-saving activity that you enjoy the most and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Ways to Boost Your Neighborhood and Your Home's Value
A bathroom re-do will boost the value of a new home, but don't overlook the value of a strong neighborhood, too. Here's how to re-do your 'hood.
The 8 Best Pets for Frugal Animal Lovers
Caring for a pet can end up costing a lot. Take in one of these no frills furry (or scaled or shelled) friends at a fraction of the cost of Fido.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Become a Millionaire Next Door
Today we found helpful articles on how to become a millionaire next door, simple ways to show you care, and bathroom upgrades that won’t break your budget.
Thanksgiving: 3 Ways (This Thanksgiving We're Going to Party Like It's 1621)
I’m celebrating Thanksgiving three times this year. In the spirit of the Plymouth colonists’ and Wampanoag Confederacy’s first dinner, I’m going to follow their example on what mak
Is the courtesy flush dead?
Nora’s recent article “Saving the planet - one drop at a time” rang a bell with me as I was sat in the men’s bathroom at work yesterday. All the stalls were occupied and every minu
Co-Signing for a Loan: 4 Things to Consider First
Co-signing a loan for anyone, including your child or best friend, could affect your credit. What to know before you sign.
What should you do when you are asked to repay an overpayment of severance?
TechCrunch recently reported that the software giant Microsoft made mistakes on the severances it paid to its laid off workers. As a result, Microsoft sent out letters to an unknow
Best of Personal Finance: Credit Where Credit Is Due Edition
Credit cards are fun for the whole family, until the bills start rolling in and you are expected to hand over your hard-earned money for the stuff you bought on plastic. In this we
How to Combat Economic Fatigue
Tough economic times take a toll on our sleep patterns, which adversely affect all other aspects of our lives, but it doesn't have to be this way.
Best Money Tips: Ways to "Beat" the Stock Market
Today we found some great articles on ways to "beat" the stock market, saving for retirement, and prepping for guests with Dollar Store buys.
Who Cares if there's a Recession? I just started a business
Thinking about starting a little business on the side in the middle of a recession? Go ahead and try it! I am.