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Six Ways to Stay Warm and Reduce the Heating Bill

Are you paying through your nose  to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.

Frugal Tip: Do Not Spend When You Are Sad

Have you ever paid more than you normally would for something when you are trying to cheer yourself up? A recent study showed that a group of people who were sad offered almost fo

8 Money Moves to Make When You Find Out You're Pregnant

Congratulations, parents! Make these money moves now to prepare for your little bundle of joy.

Is Six Figures Really That Much?

Nowadays, six figures is still above average, but its buying power in terms of lifestyle may have eroded even more than the value of a dollar, as those of us within striking distan

Student Loans: The Third Way to Ruin Your Finances

"Is college worth it?" has become a difficult question to answer — and answering wrong could saddle you with years of debt. Here are your options.

The False Allure of Compound Interest

You've seen stories about compound interest adding up to big savings. That can happen — but often, it's not the whole truth.

Americans Spend More Than Other Countries On These 10 Things

Americans are known to be big spenders. Here's how our spending habits stack up with the rest of the world.

Hotel Rewards for Business Owners: Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card

Business owners can earn bonus points with the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card.

6 Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Get Ahead

The Sandwich Generation — those stuck caring for growing kids and aging parents — face big financial challenges. Learn how to survive the squeeze.

Best Money Tips: Make Money Through Spring Cleaning

Today we found some great articles on making money through spring cleaning, who pays for what in a wedding, and things happy people do differently.

5 Good Money Management Habits You Already Have

If you already have these good habits, pat yourself on the back! You're well on your way to great money management skills.

10 Questions to Ask Before You Sell a Stock or a Fund

To sell, or not to sell? Ask yourself these 10 questions before you let go of a stock or fund.

Opt-out of the wasteful $26 billion phone directory industry

In this day and age of the internet, free Google 411 and a host of other paperless directory services, what use do the big, fat phone directories serve? I don’t know about you, but

The 10 Best Cycling Apps for $5 or Less

Need to map a ride or track your training? Keep your crank turning with the help of one of these 10 easy-to-use, and inexpensive, smartphone apps.

Regifting: A Simple How-To Guide

As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. It's OK to regift as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.

How to Keep Long-Term Travel From Ruining Your Career

Long-term travel can harm your career and your job prospects, but it doesn't have to. Learn how to make your long-term travel work for your career.

6 Ways to Score a Last-Minute Coupon

No more paying full-price because you couldn't find a coupon. Think outside the box and find the coupons you deserve.

6 Small Business Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them: PART ONE

The world of small business is vast and rife with pitfalls. The opportunities are as great as the hazards, and no matter which way you slice it, running a small business takes a lo

The 10 Things I Won’t Give Up Just To Save Money

Times are tough and they may be getting tougher as inflation and unemployment rates rise. There are 10 things that I could cut out of my expenses to save money right now but these

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 08/20

Today's great deals include 40% off lightweight sweaters for Women, 22 Kindle Romances starting at $0.99, and more!