If you're planning to lease a new (or new-to-you) car, follow this advice to make sure you're factoring in all the costs and getting a car you truly can afford.
I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to stop buying Chinese goods. This is a tough one for me, mostly because so much of the cheap stuff I love to buy comes from Chi
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With prices up, price statistics that look preposterous to anyone who shops, and the Fed trying to thread the needle of preventing a recession without letting inflation run out of
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How Much Car Can You Afford?
If you're planning to lease a new (or new-to-you) car, follow this advice to make sure you're factoring in all the costs and getting a car you truly can afford.
Bad, bad China: a round-up
I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to stop buying Chinese goods. This is a tough one for me, mostly because so much of the cheap stuff I love to buy comes from Chi
Best Money Tips: Fun Activities That Are Breaking Your Budget
Today we found some great articles on fun activities that are breaking your budget, fun activities that can make you money, and unusual uses for WD-40.
Save your Lunchmeat: Insurance for your Fridge
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The many reasons--besides frugality--to do for yourself
Doing for yourself--cooking your own meals, making your own clothes, growing your own vegetables, playing your own music, baking your own bread--is sometimes justified on the groun
A 5-Step Plan to Quitting Your Job
Want to quit your job? If you play your cards right, you can use these steps to turn an awkward situation into a great new career opportunity.
More than just inflation
With prices up, price statistics that look preposterous to anyone who shops, and the Fed trying to thread the needle of preventing a recession without letting inflation run out of
America Is On a Roll: 5 Economic Predictions for 2016
The U.S. economy did pretty well in 2015, and the trend is set to continue. Here's what we think the economy will do in 2016.
21 Experiences That Make Great Gifts
Everyone loves unwrapping a present, until it becomes next year's clutter. Consider an experience instead — the memories last forever!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Your Phone Bill?
Tell us how you save on your phone bill and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Save Money as a Wedding Guest
Today we found some great articles on saving money as a wedding guest, getting your family on board to save dough, and spotting a horrible roommate before moving in.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Brands?
Tell us about your favorite brands and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Shadow Government Statistics - Is the government manipulating numbers to make the economy look better than it really is?
About a year ago I wrote an article about the Consumer Price Index that made some friends say that I am a conspiracy theorist, but apparently I am not alone in believing that the g
Menu Planning Backwards and Forwards
We all know it saves time and money to plan a weekly dinner menu. You're also more likely to eat a healthy diet and less likely to cop out and pick up a Big Mac, because you know y
Kick that Cell Phone Contract: Save with a Prepaid Plan
If you are married to your cell phone, you may not mind paying top dollar for your service plan, but you can save big money by going prepaid. Here's how.
Best Credit Cards for (New) Parents
Having kids changes your spending habits. Shouldn't your credit card change to match? Here are five smart cards to switch to post-baby.
5 Effective Sleep Tips You Haven't Tried Yet
Tried every sleep aid out there? Here are 5 little known tips that work wonders for me.
The Secret to Succeeding at Absolutely Everything
What do most winners have in common (beside some natural ability and maybe some luck)? It's a gritty little secret that's easier than it looks.
8 Common Weekend Money Traps (And How to Avoid Them)
Woo hoo, it's the weekend! Don't let a couple days away from the grind tear a hole in your pocketbook.
Best Money Tips: How to Become a Morning Person
Today we found some awesome articles on becoming a morning person, ways to avoid common bank fees, and financial resolutions to keep in 2014.