If you're not in control of your spending, your spending is in control of you. Here's how to break the spending habit and regain control of your money.
True confessions? I'm a girl and a depression shopper (as in shopping, not unlike cheesecake, makes me momentarily happy like millions of other Sex and the City watching gals). But
Today I received an email that advertised a program where you can earn rewards by paying your mortgage with a credit card. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea.
I'm pretty good around the house. I can make most small, household repairs, and have even been known to take on a larger DIY project or two to save a buck. However, I know my lim
I don't think much of the "buy low, sell high" model for house purchases. I think a house should be purchased as a place to live, in which case the main questions are whether you
Today we found helpful articles on how to master make-ahead meals, unexpected tips to prepare for any interview, and financial mistakes that newly single people make.
The more I talk to people about eBay, the more they are annoyed by one simple fact; the auctions are not, well, auctions any more. Auction sniping and the ensuing last-second biddi
Powdered milk has accrued a bad reputation over too many years of kids being forced to drink the stuff growing up. But it ain't so bad - especially when you can do over 20 things w
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8 Ways to Stop Spending — Today
If you're not in control of your spending, your spending is in control of you. Here's how to break the spending habit and regain control of your money.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite DIY Halloween Costume?
Tell us about your favorite DIY Halloween costume and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Strategic Thriftstore Shopping
True confessions? I'm a girl and a depression shopper (as in shopping, not unlike cheesecake, makes me momentarily happy like millions of other Sex and the City watching gals). But
How to Find and Hire a Real Estate Agent
Choosing the right real estate agent is the first of many difficult decisions home buyers and sellers must make. Here's how to make the right choice.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day on a Budget?
Tell us how you celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Why Would Anyone Pay Mortgages With Credit Cards?
Today I received an email that advertised a program where you can earn rewards by paying your mortgage with a credit card. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea.
Money Market Accounts: Ideal for Emergency Funds
With a higher return than a regular savings account, a money market bank account is a good choice for your emergency cash.
Your Kitchen: Splurge on This, Save on That
No need to splurge on every kitchen tool worthy of a pro chef. Even seasoned cooks can save by knowing where to economize.
When it Pays to Call in the Experts
I'm pretty good around the house. I can make most small, household repairs, and have even been known to take on a larger DIY project or two to save a buck. However, I know my lim
Best Money Tips: Places to Find Free Moving Boxes
Today we found some great articles on places to find free moving boxes, moving back home after graduation, and beating your bills big time.
25 Purchases You'll Never Regret
Buyer's remorse usually follows close behind the purchases you make — especially big ones. But for these buys, know that you've done the right thing.
Will house prices keep dropping?
I don't think much of the "buy low, sell high" model for house purchases. I think a house should be purchased as a place to live, in which case the main questions are whether you
Best Money Tips: How to Master Make-Ahead Meals
Today we found helpful articles on how to master make-ahead meals, unexpected tips to prepare for any interview, and financial mistakes that newly single people make.
Ask the Readers: Have You Started Saving for Retirement?
Tell us whether you've started saving for retirement and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How Long Does It Take to Get Life Insurance?
How long it takes to get life insurance depends on the policy you're applying for. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the process.
Ask the Readers: What New Skill Do You Want to Learn?
Tell us about a new skill you want to learn and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Will Guns Change the Way eBay Auctions Operate?
The more I talk to people about eBay, the more they are annoyed by one simple fact; the auctions are not, well, auctions any more. Auction sniping and the ensuing last-second biddi
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Across the Seasons?
Tell us about your holiday and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Paint a Room and Wash Your Face: More Uses For Powdered Milk Than You Ever Imagined
Powdered milk has accrued a bad reputation over too many years of kids being forced to drink the stuff growing up. But it ain't so bad - especially when you can do over 20 things w
4 Easy, Natural DIY Facial Products You Have to Try
Many natural beauty products are made with ingredients already in your kitchen. Save time and money with these easy-to-make recipes.