All the cool kids have credit cards. What if you don't? What if you are so young, so poor, so uncool that you can't get one? Do you have to stoop to paying for your food
Interest rates for ordinary savers held up pretty well after the first Fed rate cut in July last year. There was a simple reason--banks needed the money. With the cr
Paul Michael essentially wrote this post in January but it needs to be said again. A culture that remedies a systemic problem that stems from borrowing, with, well...more borrowing
Today we found helpful articles on ways to spend less money at restaurants, how to overcome laziness, and budget-friendly ways to fill an Easter basket.
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10 Year-End Financial Moves You Must Make Now
The holidays are coming and our already busy lives are about to get busier. Put your financial house in order before the relatives arrive!
10 Financial Frights to Avoid
This is a lighthearted (yet serious) look at some of the financial pitfalls we may find ourselves in if we're not careful.
Best Money Tips: Make the Most of Your Holiday Shopping
Today we found some fantastic articles on making the most of your holiday shopping, how to make your gift cards count for more, and using up your FSA!
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All the cool kids have credit cards. What if you don't? What if you are so young, so poor, so uncool that you can't get one? Do you have to stoop to paying for your food
ChexSystems: What It Is, and How It Can Make It Difficult for You to Open a Bank Account
Most of us know that looking at our credit report is part of maintaining financial health, but what about our banking report? Enter ChexSystems.
5 Ways to Dodge Peer Pressure to Spend
How do you resist the urge to spend money when you're with less-than-frugal friends? 5 tips inside.
Best Money Tips: Letting Go of Financial Stress
Today we found some great articles on letting go of financial stress, moves to make at work this year, and ways to make your resolutions stick.
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Savers suffering as rates fall--what to do
Interest rates for ordinary savers held up pretty well after the first Fed rate cut in July last year. There was a simple reason--banks needed the money. With the cr
The Bailbondsman Approach Part Deux: Fiscal Stimulus No Gonna Workie
Paul Michael essentially wrote this post in January but it needs to be said again. A culture that remedies a systemic problem that stems from borrowing, with, well...more borrowing
The Simmons Visa Credit Card: The Lowest Standard APR Available
You won't get rewards or perks or concierge service with this credit card, but you will get the industry's lowest interest rate.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Financial Goal?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Earn Extra Income?
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Score Free Comics For One Day Only!
You don’t have to be a die-hard comic geek to enjoy Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3rd. Check out the list of participating re
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Top Financial Priority?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Relax After a Long Day?
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Monthly Expense?
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Best Money Tips: How to Avoid 6 Big Resume Flaws
Today we found some awesome articles on how to avoid 6 big resume flaws, unique ways to make extra money, and saving money as a stay at home mom.
Best Money Tips: 11 Ways to Save at Restaurants
Today we found helpful articles on ways to spend less money at restaurants, how to overcome laziness, and budget-friendly ways to fill an Easter basket.