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.
Maybe shopping at CVS doesn’t seem that frugal, but — if you play your cards right — there is a guaranteed way to get stuff there for free (or really, really cheap).
Leftover Halloween candy can be a treat or an annoyance. If your kids came home with a huge stash, or you have many leftovers from your own home, the tummy aches can put a kibosh o
It seems like everyday the folks in Washington are rolling out a new plan to fix our economy. The Federal Reserve is running out of room to cut their federal funds rate, so now th
How well do you know your Facebook friends? Beware: if you can’t easily pick them out of a crowd, then you might be barred access to your account the next time you travel.
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Seven Tips For Buying a Second Hand Car and Walking Away Happy
Here are a few tips to help make sure the second-hand car you are buying doesn't end up being a second-hand nightmare.
My 5 Best Thrift Store Finds of All Time
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Fight the Afternoon Slump?
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You may already know that your homeowner's policy covers dog bites. But volcanoes? Yep. Tombstones? Also covered. Read on for more policy surprises.
6 Ways Greed Is Keeping You Poor
"Greed is good," goes the famous line. After all, isn't greed a natural way to amass wealth? Not exactly.
Using Your Roth IRA as an Emergency Fund — Ever a Good Idea?
You know you need an emergency fund, but you just don't have one. When "disaster" strikes, where can you turn for fast cash? Your Roth IRA can help.
Buying a Rental Car? Here's What You Need to Know
From mileage and maintenance, to costs and red flags, here's everything you need to know about buying a former rental car.
How to Build Credit Without Using Credit Cards
You need to build your credit history, but you want to do it without traditional credit cards. Okay! Here's where you can start.
14 Awesome Credit Card Perks You Didn't Know About
Make sure you read the fine print on your credit card member agreement. You may be getting more than you bargained for — in a good way.
Is There Such a Thing as a "Safe" Investment?
We all want to protect our nest eggs, but the question remains: Is any investment truly "safe?"
15 Questions You Should Always Ask at the End of a Job Interview
You got the interview. You nailed the questions. Now, it's time to fire back a few questions of your own.
How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers
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November 11: The Last Free National Park Day of the Year
Plan a final outdoor adventure for 2011, and discover how to get free entrance to parks year-round.