If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
Waking up earlier can help you de-stress, get more done, and generally live a happier life. If you're addicted to your snooze button, here's what to do.
Today we found ways to find your dream job in 2016, how to know if your holiday spending is out of control, and financial conversations to have before the end of the year..
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Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position
The urge to save money is a defining characteristic of the budget traveler. But is there ever a time when it is actually a good idea to spend money? If it will healthfully support
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7 Employer Benefits That Can Leave More Spending Money in Your Pockets
Beyond health insurance and a 401K, does your employer offer any other perks? Because these cash-y benefits are pretty great.
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Roll your own cost-of-living index
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
This Year’s Hot Toy is Next Year’s Trash
Our commitment to saving money has always prevented my family from buying the current year’s “Hot” toys. Every year that I hold tight to the de
Stockpiling Is Rarely the Answer
Stockpiling for an emergency might seem like a good (and frugal) idea. But in reality, your time and money is probably better spent.
6 Ways to Save on Pregnancy Expenses
Oh baby! Shopping for your soon-to-be bundle of joy can be as frugal as it is fun with if you know what to look for — and where.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Stay on Schedule
Today we found smart ways to stay on schedule, ways to stretch your employee benefits dollars, and surprising things you can do with tea bags.
5 Ways Restaurant Apps Hurt Your Wallet
Coupons, easy ordering — restaurant apps make it a snap to get your bite on. Just beware the sneaky tricks that can take a bite out of your budget.
Why We Take on Credit Card Debt
Why some of us take on so much debt — and how others manage to avoid it so well — can seem mysterious. Discover some of the reasons.
Is It Ever Okay to Cosign a Loan?
Conventional wisdom says cosigning a loan is a major money no-no. But are there exceptions?
Unauthorized Video Game Hack May Net Consumers Up to $35
Discussion over the original version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas might have ended with its recall in 2005. A recent class-a
How the Banks Were Fleeced -- A Primer to Mortgage Fraud
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
Up Before the Roosters: Becoming an Early Riser
Waking up earlier can help you de-stress, get more done, and generally live a happier life. If you're addicted to your snooze button, here's what to do.
The Downsizing of an American Dream
I remember the first time my sister’s Barbie went for a ride in her new pink convertible. The trunk was full of new shoes, the coolest outfits,
Best Money Tips: How to Find Your Dream Job in 2016
Today we found ways to find your dream job in 2016, how to know if your holiday spending is out of control, and financial conversations to have before the end of the year..
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25 Last Minute Gifts That Keep on Giving
In a bind for a last-minute gift that isn't, well, lackluster? Here are 25 perfect presents that keep the cheer coming.
Budget Busters
Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position
Best Money Tips: Negotiate Your Way to a Lower Cable Bill
Today we found some stellar articles on negotiating a lower cable bill, brilliant uses for beer, and saving money at theme parks.
How Do You Spend Money When Traveling?
The urge to save money is a defining characteristic of the budget traveler. But is there ever a time when it is actually a good idea to spend money? If it will healthfully support