My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
As long as prices are free to rise, I wouldn't expect much in the way of gasoline shortages--at least not widespread, long-lasting ones. But it's actually pretty easy to produce a
Nothing is more irritating that hunting for a bargain, waiting in line, and making that painful purchase -- Nothing except for getting overcharged, that is. While it is all too c
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
If there are two pieces of financial advice that get hammered more often than any others, they're "Get out of debt" and "Put enough in your 401(k) to get any corporate match." Wi
Tweens and teens race into biological adulthood all on their own, but they won't advance to financial adulthood without some parental guidance. Here's what to teach.
Today we found articles on ways to get paid to watch TV, small financial changes that have a big impact, and facts about Social Security benefits that Baby Boomers should know.
Today we found some fantastic articles on important financial tasks to do each year, things you should do with your money in your 20s, and the newlywed's guide to budgeting.
On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
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My Purchase Rang Up Wrong! Could the Law Be on My Side?
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The Upside of Down
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Funding your 401(k) when you're in debt
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6 Ways NOT to Spend Your Credit Card Rewards
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Best Money Tips: 20+ Ways to Get Paid for Watching TV
Today we found articles on ways to get paid to watch TV, small financial changes that have a big impact, and facts about Social Security benefits that Baby Boomers should know.
Best Money Tips: Important Financial Tasks to Do Each Year
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Best Online Sites for Building Wealth
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10 Stocks Every Recent Grad Should Own
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Best Money Tips: How to Reduce Your Fixed Expenses
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How will the federal minimum wage increase affect you?
On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
Watch Out for These 4 Sneaky Charges on Your Monthly Bills
Some businesses will try to slip unfair fees onto your bill. Watch for these extras on your statements to be certain you're only paying what you owe.