Do-it-yourselfers who are weary of yet another trip to the home improvement store may like this DIY project. It has the possibilities of increasing home equity just as quickly as a bath remodel or new deck.
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Frayed Relationships, Damaged Credit, and Costly Additions — What a Multi-Generational Home Might Cost You
Multiple generations living under one roof is becoming more common. Keep the family peace by planning for some of the potential pitfalls.
5-Minute Finance: Start an Emergency Fund
It can take years to recoup from a financial emergency. But it only takes five minutes to set up an emergency fund.
TACO TOWN and the gut-busting tributes.
Have you guys ever seen Taco Town? C'mon, the parody of supersizing that is way too funny and agonizingly close to reality? [more]
6 Ways to Vet an IPO Before You Buy
The Facebook IPO has been the subject of a lot of hype — much of which it hasn't lived up to. Learn how to make a well-informed IPO purchase.
15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.
DIY Mortgage Acceleration
Do-it-yourselfers who are weary of yet another trip to the home improvement store may like this DIY project. It has the possibilities of increasing home equity just as quickly as a bath remodel or new deck. [more]
Best Money Tips: Take a Cruise on the Cheap
Today we found some fantastic articles on taking a cruise on the cheap, avoiding airfare pricing glitches, and reasons to continue working after retirement.
13 Easy Ways to Save on Your Gym Membership
A gym membership can bulk up the leanest budget, but if you can't break your gym habit, at least take steps to control the cost.
How to Ease into Credit Card Rewards After Debt Repayment
You've conquered a mountain of debt. Congrats! Before you go right back to using credit cards again, learn how to proceed with caution.
Best Money Tips: Weird Ways to Make Money
Today we found some great articles on weird ways to make money, networking tips for introverts, and cools soups to try this summer.
Best Money Tips: Habits That Lead to Wealth
Today we found some great articles on habits that lead to wealth and prosperity, smart ways to multitask, and ways to slash your cell phone bill.
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.
6 Uses for Those Old Whitewalls
No, they don’t have to be whitewalls, but I know that sometime in the near future you will have an old tire to get rid of. [more]
Running the Numbers: Living on One Salary
Whether it's out of choice or necessity, if you and your partner are planning to start living off of a single income, here's what you should know.
Buying a Home: Highlights from Our Chat with Money Smart Week
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Money Smart Week on buying a home.
Should You Become a Landlord Instead of Selling Your Home?
With the housing market still in the dumps, many of us have become "accidental landlords." Should you join us?
10 Ways to Get Great Hair Without the Salon
Save pricey salon days for a rare treat and get gorgeous, healthy hair with some simple (and cheap!) tricks.
Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
Best Money Tips: Seize the Summer
Today we found some awesome articles on seizing the summer, steps to great finances, and steps to take in a financial emergency.
23 Relaxing Ways to Enjoy Your Kid's First Day at School
Summer vacation is finally over. Whatever will you do with the long, long hours between drop-off and pick-up?