Many households are just one layoff, one illness, one interest-rate hike away from financial catastrophe. Follow these strategies to avoid being one of them.
The conforming loan limit for home loans in the U.S. fell back to pre-2008 levels recently. Now lawmakers want to raise it again. Learn how it could affect you.
Today we found articles on tiny house trends to maximize your space, money lessons we can learn from football, and online security steps to take this holiday season.
Today we found articles on how to maximize Medicare benefits, countries where you’ll get the most bang for your buck, and a practical guide to saying no.
Would a good mother feed her children out of the Dumpster? My first encounter with a real live freegan leaves me wondering. Is helping save the earth and some money worth even t
It's been a while since I did one of these video compilation posts, and the subject at hand is more than worthwhile. I thought I'd look around for innovative and inventive
You know who I am talking about. Most of us have that one brother who blows his paycheck in a day or a cousin that has no money for retirement. No family is perfect, and we all te
Whether or not you think Walter White got the end he deserved, his rise and fall as a drug kingpin does have something to teach about sensible money management.
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Are Your Finances Fragile?
Many households are just one layoff, one illness, one interest-rate hike away from financial catastrophe. Follow these strategies to avoid being one of them.
Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Worth It?
Depending on your car and your aversion to risk, mechanical breakdown insurance can prove to be a smart investment...or a waste of funds.
How to Grow Your Solo Business Without Hiring Employees
Once upon a time, you couldn't grow your revenue very much without hiring a team. Not anymore.
Should Conforming Loan Limits Be Increased?
The conforming loan limit for home loans in the U.S. fell back to pre-2008 levels recently. Now lawmakers want to raise it again. Learn how it could affect you.
Best Money Tips: Maximize Your Space With These Tiny House Trends
Today we found articles on tiny house trends to maximize your space, money lessons we can learn from football, and online security steps to take this holiday season.
4 Worst Reasons to Buy a House
You should buy a home because you want to — not because these myths make you believe it's a good idea.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Maximize Medicare Benefits
Today we found articles on how to maximize Medicare benefits, countries where you’ll get the most bang for your buck, and a practical guide to saying no.
Six Great Tech Tools for Planning Your Own Death
We don't like to think about it, but planning our own death is one of the most important things we can do for our loved ones. These tools can help.
12 Easy Ways to Manage Your Finances Before, During, and After a Military Deployment
A deployment is tough enough without the financial burden. Keep your money in check to make your service a little less stressful.
The $40 Hidden Inside a 12V Battery
This battery hack that will save you roughly $40 on those 1.5V button cell batteries. All you need is a 2-pack of 12V A23 batteries.
How to Deal With Collection Agencies
Turn the collections process to your advantage by following these 9 suggestions.
7 Little White Lies That Can Save You Money
Sometimes it's OK to fudge the truth in the name of saving money.
10 Things to Stop Doing on Social Media by 30
Acting like a child on social media isn't such a great look when you're a grown, professional adult.
Encounter With a Freegan
Would a good mother feed her children out of the Dumpster? My first encounter with a real live freegan leaves me wondering. Is helping save the earth and some money worth even t
The Pros and Cons of Autopay
Is bill autopay the answer to your problems, or just another problem? As with so many things, it's likely a little of both.
How to Do Things That Scare You
It's easy to give up when you're afraid, but that's no way to live. Overcome your fears with this expert advice on doing the things that frighten you.
The many uses for empty plastic bottles
It's been a while since I did one of these video compilation posts, and the subject at hand is more than worthwhile. I thought I'd look around for innovative and inventive
How Do You Deal With Family Members Who Are Bad At Managing Money?
You know who I am talking about. Most of us have that one brother who blows his paycheck in a day or a cousin that has no money for retirement. No family is perfect, and we all te
7 Financial Lessons From Breaking Bad
Whether or not you think Walter White got the end he deserved, his rise and fall as a drug kingpin does have something to teach about sensible money management.
10 Ways to Save on Your Next Car Rental Without Even Trying Hard
The car rental companies have come up with a lot of ways to get you to pay more for a rental. Drive away richer with these tips on spending less.