My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Have good credit? A low APR on your credit cards? Always pay your bills on time? That's not going to stop your credit card company from jacking up your rate whenever they feel like
As with many provisions in healthcare, you may not be up-to-date on all of the finer points of an FSA. Even if you are, it never hurts to brush up on the basics.
Ah, spring. A time for new growth, time spent outside with friends and family, and a several month supply of Zyrtec. Oh, and of course, some great blog posts by personal finance
It's summer! Kids are almost out of school! And bloggers are hard at work, ignoring the nice weather and unsupervised children, bringing you the best advice on enjoying the frug
When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c
Here's what adoption agencies and pet shops don't tell you about your future pet. Find out these hidden rules & costs of owning pets before you bring home your furry friend.
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on Valentine's Day, wedding favors people will actually use, and tips for making money this tax season.
Women are fighting for equal pay, but they also have to deal with unequal pricing for certain products. Here's how to become a smarter shopper to avoid the "pink tax."
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Budgeting in a time of inflation
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Ask the Readers: Do You Regift?
Tell us whether you regift and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Your Interest Rates Are About to Go Up
Have good credit? A low APR on your credit cards? Always pay your bills on time? That's not going to stop your credit card company from jacking up your rate whenever they feel like
10 More Scams Everyone Should Know About
Scamsters have refined classics like "Help I Need Gas" and developed new cons for the Internet age. Here are 10 to watch out for.
Ask the Readers: Do You Still Send Snail Mail?
Tell us whether you still send snail mail and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
What You Need to Know About Your FSA
As with many provisions in healthcare, you may not be up-to-date on all of the finer points of an FSA. Even if you are, it never hurts to brush up on the basics.
Stuff We Love: A Mimijumi Baby Bottle, Because It's More Like Mom
Why does the Mimijumi work so well? A bottle this similar to mom makes the transition from breast to bottle easy as pie.
7 Money Lessons I Learned From Martial Arts
Deep money lessons can be found in the most unlikely places — even the dojo.
The 7 Most Important Financial Moments of Your Life
These turning points in your life bring critical money matters to the table. Are you ready?
Best Money Tips: First Signs of Spring
Ah, spring. A time for new growth, time spent outside with friends and family, and a several month supply of Zyrtec. Oh, and of course, some great blog posts by personal finance
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Automate Your Life
Today we found articles ways to automate your life, maintain your work-life balance, and save money at an amusement park.
Job Search Tips That Will Get You a Job in 2012
Make this year the year when you get a new job — or even your dream job — with this comprehensive collection of suggestions, resources, and more.
Best Money Tips: Summer Heat
It's summer! Kids are almost out of school! And bloggers are hard at work, ignoring the nice weather and unsupervised children, bringing you the best advice on enjoying the frug
Flashback Friday: 72 Brilliant Ways to Stretch $20
A Twenty doesn't go as far is it used to — but if you're smart about how you spend it, it'll still get you pretty far!
Making Home Affordable expanded again - borrowers allowed to refinance loans up to 125 percent of value
When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c
10 Hidden Costs & Rules of Pet Ownership
Here's what adoption agencies and pet shops don't tell you about your future pet. Find out these hidden rules & costs of owning pets before you bring home your furry friend.
5 Personal Finance Lessons From “The Hobbit”
You won't find an ATM in Smaug's lair, but you will find some pearls of financial wisdom scattered about the Lonely Mountain and Middle Earth.
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Valentine's Day
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on Valentine's Day, wedding favors people will actually use, and tips for making money this tax season.
4 Ways Women Can Avoid Paying the "Pink Tax"
Women are fighting for equal pay, but they also have to deal with unequal pricing for certain products. Here's how to become a smarter shopper to avoid the "pink tax."
Christmas Club Accounts: Are They Worth It?
Looking for ways to afford the holiday shopping tab this year? Join the club — literally!