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From Beanie Babies to Baubles: 5 Unconventional Investments

If you're savvy, your unconventional investment can produce an outsize return. But be wary — these also come with a lot of risks.

Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff

There's a good chance that the "fiscal cliff" America is about to go over will be a non-issue. But that's no reason not to do a bit of preparation.

Can the government help in a recession?

Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp

Cross your fingers and hope you’re not caught by Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) this year.

If you don’t know what the AMT is, you may well be in for a shock this year. And if your household income is around $75,000 or more, gross, then AMT could very well take a big bite

It Broke? Check for a Recall

Recalls aren't just for toys. If something breaks, especially earlyish in the product's life, check it out and you may just get a free replacement.

You must file a tax return to get economic stimulus tax rebate

Surely by now everyone has heard of the economic stimulus tax rebate. To get it, though, you have to file a return.

Search Online for a Fix before You Toss that Broken Gadget

My husband and I often search online for fixes to our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a soluti

The Gasoline Pump "Y2K" Problem

Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Productivity Tool?

Tell us about your favorite productivity tool and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The good life on less energy--even in the US

Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must

Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Side Gig?

Tell us whether you have a side gig and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: Do You Do Batch Cooking?

Tell us whether you do batch cooking and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Productivity Hack?

Tell us about your favorite productivity hack and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Less Expensive Ways to Enjoy San Francisco

There's more to San Francisco than cable cars, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf. The more of the 'other' San Francisco you see, the cheaper your stay becomes--especially a stay

Ask the Readers: Where Did You Learn About Personal Finance?

Tell us where you learned about personal finance and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 09/05

Today's deals include Anti-Fatique mat $27.99, 32-Piece Food Storage Container Set $19.99, 60% off American Apparel, and more!

4 Smooth Moves for Graduates

If you're a recent college graduate, you must do everything possible to polish up your personal life and beef up your financial profile to stay near the front of the employment

Best Money Tips: Price Code Secrets for 16 Big Retailers

Today we found articles on price code secrets for popular retailers, affordable ways to stay connected when you’re traveling, and things that every college student needs to know.

The Gettin'-Baptized-in-the-Watah Epiphany

In an average week, an average chunky-blooded professional American could easily spend up to $140 on a combination of drinks that come with meals such as morning coffee, herbal tea

The 5 Most Common Ways People Derail Their Retirement

Many people are making these critical mistakes in their retirement planning. Are you one of them?