We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.
I doubt if the cost of yeast is really breaking your household budget. If you bake a lot you probably already buy yeast in bulk, so you're not paying the per-packet price anyway.
Charge cards, like their credit card cousins, allow cardholders to use plastic cards to make purchases and then pay at the end of a settlement period, typically on a monthly basis. [more]
Brrr . . . it's cold outside. If you're at all like me, there's not too much that's worse than being really and truly cold . . . except maybe paying the electric bills.
The unemployment rate in California surged to 6.9%, and that is equivalent to the rate in early 2003. Most news reports say that unemployment will probably go up a bit more in the
6 Hidden Dangers of Credit Card Balance Transfers
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
6 Cheap Ways to Get Rid of Household Pests
Ewww, bugs! Send your unwelcome household guests packing with some simple, cheap, and eco-friendly pest solutions.
Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.
6 Reasons You Should Always Hire a Moving Company
You're moving into a new place, and you're trying to save some cash. Whatever you do, don't skimp on professional movers.
How to Earn Over $12,000 Through Referrals
Sometimes it's all about who you know. Turn your network into cash and credits with this collection of referral programs.
How to bake sourdough bread (and save a buck on every loaf)
I doubt if the cost of yeast is really breaking your household budget. If you bake a lot you probably already buy yeast in bulk, so you're not paying the per-packet price anyway.
15 Home Decorating Ideas for Under $5
It can be a struggle to keep your household decorations interesting while keeping your budget in check, but these 15 ideas will help you do both.
Should You Repair a Dripping Faucet?
Sure, that dripping faucet might be annoying, but does it make financial sense to fix it? Find out with these simple calculations.
101 Ways to Save Money on Clothes
Get smarter about shopping, mending, laundering, and lots more, and you can cut your clothing budget while still looking sharp. Here's how.
No Limit, No Interest: What’s the Deal with Charge Cards?
Charge cards, like their credit card cousins, allow cardholders to use plastic cards to make purchases and then pay at the end of a settlement period, typically on a monthly basis. [more]
The 5 Best In-Home Dry Cleaning Kits
Keeping your clothes in peak condition isn't easy, but it can be. Just use one of these five in-home dry cleaning kits and you'll always look sharp.
This Is How Americans Spent Their Money in the 1950s
Americans had a lot of fun spending money in the 1950s, almost as much fun as we do spending money today.
4 Things You Need to Know About Gift Tax
There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!
7 Ways to Get Warm On the Cheap
Brrr . . . it's cold outside. If you're at all like me, there's not too much that's worse than being really and truly cold . . . except maybe paying the electric bills.
The 5 Best Gel Nail Polishes
If you like getting your nails done but hate spending money at the salon, at-home gel polish kits are perfect for you. Try one of these this weekend.
How to Travel in Style...For Free
How would you like to travel in style for the cost of the most basic economy option? All you have to do is ask.
How to Make Money as a Chat or Forum Moderator
Turn your Internet time sink into extra cash by becoming the nice, helpful person on the other side of the chat window.
The 5 Best Linen Sprays
Keeping your linens smelling fresh isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five linen sprays and your sheets will smell nice and clean.
Seven Tips for the Newly Unemployed
The unemployment rate in California surged to 6.9%, and that is equivalent to the rate in early 2003. Most news reports say that unemployment will probably go up a bit more in the