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Do I need life insurance for little ones?

When my second child was born, I was approached by an insurance agent who thought that I should consider purchasing life insurance policies for my children. [more]

The Types of Health Insurance Plans

When you're trying to navigate the health care maze, it can be difficult to even know what kind of plan you need. Eliminate the mystery with this guide.

Know Your Markets and Earn Some Cash: Ebay vs. Amazon

Most online shoppers I know are very familiar with Ebay and Amazon. The problem is that the hardcore Ebayers are not very familiar with the Amazon Marketplace. [more]

The 12 Best Performing Stocks of the 2000s

If you jumped in early with these top performers of the new millennium, odds are you may be reading this from your very own private island.

Choosing a Financial Professional: Highlights from Our Chat with AFCPE

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with the AFCPE on choosing a financial professional.

FinCon12: The Second Annual Financial Blogger Conference

The 2nd Annual Financial Blogger Conference is just days away! Phil Taylor from PT Money has an amazing conference planned for all attendees!

How low interest rates might save the world

Low interest rates generally lead to inflation, which is bad for everybody. But if inflation were really low, then low interest rates would tend to follow, and in that situation,

My 5 Favorite Budget Summer Destinations for 2018

I've spent a lot of time traveling the world, but these five affordable destinations are my favorites.

Go Ahead -- Take Candy From a Baby

One frugal mom recycles that Halloween loot for the Christmas stockings. Even if you don't go that far, now is the time to start thinking about stocking-stuffer sweets.

Best Money Tips: Money Lessons from Santa

Today we found some awesome articles on money lessons from Santa, holiday events that won't tax your wallet, and saving by doing little things.

5 Latin American Markets to Watch

For those with a greater risk tolerance, growing Latin American economies offer opportunity. Is there room in your portfolio for a trip south?

Raise your standard of living by focusing your spending

Are you tired of reading the same frugality suggestions? I'm talking about the repeated exhortations to eat out less, turn off your cable, and stop buying expensive coffee dri

How to Save Money by Going (Mostly) Meatless

By making a few clever substitutions, you can save money going (mostly) meatless — and make food that tastes so good, you won't even miss the meat.

Best Money Tips: Cheap (and Creative) Valentine's Day Ideas

Today we found some great articles on cheap and creative Valentine's Day ideas, updating your life without emptying your wallet, and paying down debt.

5 Amazing Honeymoons That Only Seem Expensive

First comes loves, then comes marriage — then comes a fabulous and frugal honeymoon!

Best Money Tips: How You Might Be Killing Your Car

Today we found some great articles on how you might be killing your car, why stressing over debt isn't always necessary, and flu-fighting foods.

Best Money Tips: Bathroom Remodels on a Budget

Today we found some stellar articles on bathroom remodels on a budget, saving money by reducing waste, and investing with little money.

Could Your City Go Bankrupt?

I never knew that cities in America could file for bankruptcy until recently a Northern California city named Vallejo made the news for being on the edge of bankruptcy. So how doe

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Ask the Readers: What Are the Best Gifts for Kids?

Tell us what you think the best gifts for kids are and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!