From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad foo
In certain parts of the world (Russia comes to mind), people have stood in line for hours just to get some food. It’s messed up, but I get it. If standing in line for hours will re
From Twitter to Digg, emails to IM and let's not forget all those social networking sites, its easy to get bogged down just by logging on.
Fortunately, you can keep your online
It’s not news that women tend to hit glass ceilings in the workplace far sooner than men do. It’s also not news that women tend to earn less money than their male counterparts in e
If you're a hard-core sports fan, you're pretty much stuck paying for cable every month. For the rest of us, a raft of technological and entertainment offerings -- including digita
Choosing the right oil to cook with isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five extra virgin olive oils and everything in life will taste better.
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From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
The Housing Market Is Finally Rebounding
The housing market is rebounding, and the buyer's market is ending. But should you rush to buy a home now? Read this article to help decide.
The 5 Worst Money Mistakes New Grads Make
You're leaving college and entering the wonderful world of adulthood. This means avoiding the money mishaps that can throw your life off course.
12 Ways to Stop Skipping Your Workouts
You really meant to do your workout today, but… Replace those I-meant-tos with actual workouts with some simple, effective motivators.
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Ask for a Raise
You may want (and deserve!) a big raise, but before you ask your boss, you should ask yourself some key questions.
Pay yourself last is okay too
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
Best Money Tips: Loyalty Programs You've Never Heard Of
Today we found customer loyalty programs you’ve never heard of, overlooked expenses that ruin your budget, and cheap ways to treat yourself.
Healthy, frugal eating
Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
Refactor Your Budget Categories
Use the budget categories put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to help you better understand your spending.
A Prairie Farmer’s Meal Plan: Eat for a Buck or Two a Day
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad foo
Best Money Tips: Effectively Reduce Your Food Budget
Today we found some great articles on reducing your food budget, social media's role in job search, and saving on your water bill.
Are some lives so empty that an iPhone 3G will fill the void?
In certain parts of the world (Russia comes to mind), people have stood in line for hours just to get some food. It’s messed up, but I get it. If standing in line for hours will re
The Surprising Way Birth Order Decides Your Money Habits
Can't figure out why you keep making the same money mistakes? Your birth order might be to blame.
Too many online accounts? You need an aggregator.
From Twitter to Digg, emails to IM and let's not forget all those social networking sites, its easy to get bogged down just by logging on. Fortunately, you can keep your online
Women Are Responsible For Inequalities in the Workplace
It’s not news that women tend to hit glass ceilings in the workplace far sooner than men do. It’s also not news that women tend to earn less money than their male counterparts in e
Ask the Readers: Do You Have Rules for Lending Your Stuff?
Tell us if you have rules for lending your stuff and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Best Tips for Frugal Fitness?
Tell us your best tips for frugal fitness and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Now It's Easier than Ever to Cut the Cable
If you're a hard-core sports fan, you're pretty much stuck paying for cable every month. For the rest of us, a raft of technological and entertainment offerings -- including digita
10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Credit Card Offer
It feels like we toss out unsolicited credit card offers every day. But what about when you actually want to accept one?
The 5 Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Choosing the right oil to cook with isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five extra virgin olive oils and everything in life will taste better.