Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
Most people don't find frugality fun. Describe a thing as frugal and people will tune out. Describe a person as frugal and he immediately seems uninteresting. However, this
I was in McDonald's this morning, returning a RedBox movie rental. I've seen a lot more of this place since I started using RedBox actually, and although I don't order
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
A story recently appearing in the Atlanta Journal Constitution told of a growing trend in the metro Atlanta area - people running out of gas. This is probably to be expected consi
MySpace, Facebook, and LinkedIn are familiar (and often tired) ways to reach out to others with similar interests and goals. So why am I not surprised to see Social Networking hit
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Is Paypal making impulse buyers of us all?
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
Best Money Tips: Enjoy Eating Out Without Spending a Lot on Food
Today we found some fantastic articles on eating out without spending a lot on food, using new disposable income, and choosing a major.
Buy a Home You Can Afford With the Mortgage Suitcase Trick
When you're thinking about buying a home, it's easy to buy more house than you need (and get stuck with a pricier mortgage). Use this trick to save.
Playing Around: Frugality as a Game
Most people don't find frugality fun. Describe a thing as frugal and people will tune out. Describe a person as frugal and he immediately seems uninteresting. However, this
Keeping Your Money Safe: Highlights from Our Chat With Beverly Harzog
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Beverly Harzog on keeping your money safe!
What to Buy, and Avoid Buying, in February
Winter rolls on, as do the rolling discounts. Read on for the stuff you can buy cheap this month — and the stuff you should hold off on.
10 Ways Working From Home Can Save (And Cost) You Big
Working from home will often help you save money, but not always.
Having Financial Conversations With Your Parents: Highlights From Our Chat With Cameron Huddleston
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Cameron Huddleston on having financial conversations with your parents!
It costs nothing to be nice.
I was in McDonald's this morning, returning a RedBox movie rental. I've seen a lot more of this place since I started using RedBox actually, and although I don't order
5 Debt Lessons From Darth Vader
What can a villain teach us about getting out of debt? More than C-3PO can teach us about programming binary load-lifters.
The Basics of CD Laddering
To get the most out of your long-term savings, set up a CD ladder to earn the most attractive rates without tying up your money for years and years.
Should You Choose a Roth 401k or a Regular 401k?
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
One Way to Combat High Prices - Just Run Out of Gas
A story recently appearing in the Atlanta Journal Constitution told of a growing trend in the metro Atlanta area - people running out of gas. This is probably to be expected consi
The Best Credit Cards with Anniversary Bonuses
Many credit cards offer anniversary bonuses each year when you renew your card membership as an extra bonus for being a member.
Become a Producer to Put Your Consumption in Perspective
The gap between making and consuming keeps widening, but making more of what you consume can lead to a richer life.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Father's Day on a Budget?
Tell us how you celebrate Father's Day on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
When MySpace Meets your Local Producer: Fresh Food Makes a Tech Leap
MySpace, Facebook, and LinkedIn are familiar (and often tired) ways to reach out to others with similar interests and goals. So why am I not surprised to see Social Networking hit
Ask the Readers: Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Your Area?
Tell us if you're prepared for a natural disaster and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Find Extra Cash by Rotating Your Credit Cards
Looking for a way to stretch your dollars and get ahead?. Try this twist on managing credit cards to free up cash for better use.
Help, I Bought a Lemon — Now What Do I Do?
You drove a lemon off the lot, and now you're stuck. Or are you? Take these steps to fix — or forget — that faulty set of wheels.