Amidst a crying baby, a noisy dryer, and the steam from my tea kettle, I barely made out the sound of my ringing cordless phone. The caller ID flashed “unknown caller – unknown nu
Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
Today's deals include $400 off 12-Piece Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Cookware Set, 70% off Women's Ros Hommerson Footwear, 60% off Auto Diagnostic Tools, and more!
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Becoming Financially Secure: What to Do First
Standard financial advice is full of things to do first — emergency fund, 401(k), paying off debts...but what REALLY comes first?
Is daylight-saving time a complete waste of energy?
This weekend the clocks “spring forward.” I’m not a huge fan of DST . In fact, I’m not a fan of anything that steals
Do These 10 Green Appliances Actually Save You Money?
What's good for the environment can be good for your wallet. Find out how much that little Energy Star logo is really saving you.
5 Ways the Canadian Dollar Decline Will Impact Your Wallet
The loonie is at its lowest value relative to the dollar in 13 years. How will our northern neighbor’s economy affect our own wallets?
Unsolicited Phone Calls: How You Could Unwittingly Change the World
Amidst a crying baby, a noisy dryer, and the steam from my tea kettle, I barely made out the sound of my ringing cordless phone. The caller ID flashed “unknown caller – unknown nu
Ask the Readers: What Is the Best Lesson You Learned From Your Mom?
Tell us about the best lesson you learned from your mom and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Automatic Savings: Highlights from Our Chat With America Saves
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with America Saves in honor of America Saves week on automatic savings!
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Summer BBQ Must-Haves?
Tell us about your summer BBQ must-haves and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Tax Tricks to Try if You're Stuck With Student Loans
The burden of student loan debt is heavy enough. Get as many tax breaks as you can to lighten your load.
How to Keep Long-Term Travel From Ruining Your Career
Long-term travel can harm your career and your job prospects, but it doesn't have to. Learn how to make your long-term travel work for your career.
Ask the Readers: What Was Your First Job Ever?
Tell us about your first job ever and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Stuff We Love: Go Scootababy for an Easy, Comfortable Baby Carrier
You can count on Scootababy to be versatile, comfortable, and durable — basically, perfect for any baby-carrying parent.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 08/20
Today's great deals include 40% off lightweight sweaters for Women, 22 Kindle Romances starting at $0.99, and more!
Best Money Tips: 5 Ways to Cut Spending
In honor of the CFPB's awesome #MoneyChat on Tuesday, we are featuring some of the best resources shared during their chat!
Are poor folks and the middle class on the same side?
Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
How to Avoid Putting on Recession Pounds
During hard times, eating cheap food may seem to make sense, but it can be more costly to us in the long run.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 11/01
Today's deals include $400 off 12-Piece Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Cookware Set, 70% off Women's Ros Hommerson Footwear, 60% off Auto Diagnostic Tools, and more!
How Technology is Changing our Financial Behaviors
In this interview with Brett King on Breaking Banks, our Community Coordinator discusses how technology is changing our financial habits.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 12/18
Today's deals include 50% off Nickelodeon toys and movies, buy 2 movies and get one free, and more!
Make Your Own: Homemade Cleaning Wipes and Canister
If you love the convenience of cleaning wipes but hate the chemicals they include, check out this tutorial for easy and cheap, DIY wipes.