Money or not, things around the house need fixing, painting and up keep that goes beyond DIY. It might be a good time to look around your neighborhood for someone who'll trade his
Yesterday I read a news item that stated the House and Senate are considering another tax benefit for homebuyers and homebuilders. The idea the House is considering is basically g
Is there a link between having a modern society and having a western society? The vast economic and military power of the United States (and before that, the United Kingdom) has m
If you’re a recent grad, I hope you've snagged the job of your dreams with a great company, perhaps after having completed summer internships or cooperative work programs with your
Having a baby? Gift registries can be an easy way to ask for exactly what you need (and quite possibly get it.) If you’re OK with soliciting your friends and family for specific
My friend recently had a baby girl and she told me about the costs for a normal pregnancy and delivery. To say the least I was a bit flabbergasted that over $25000 was charged for
It is currently a buyer's market for real estate in most of the United States and there are many ways a buyer could negotiate for a deal beyond getting a great price. Here are som
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The Art of the Trade
Money or not, things around the house need fixing, painting and up keep that goes beyond DIY. It might be a good time to look around your neighborhood for someone who'll trade his
Saving on a Shoestring: Highlights from Our Chat With Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension on saving on a shoestring!
More Tax Credits Coming for Homebuyers?
Yesterday I read a news item that stated the House and Senate are considering another tax benefit for homebuyers and homebuilders. The idea the House is considering is basically g
Ask the Readers: How Do You Use Less Water?
Tell us how you use less water and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Do You Really Need “Soft” Water?
Water is a necessity. Soft water may not be. Depending on where you live and how you use water, the cost of processing your water may not be worth it.
The High Cost of Cheap Clothes
Even the cheapest fast fashion pieces come with a hefty price — steep environmental and social costs we don't often see.
Book Review: The Post American World
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Resumes For Recent Grads: Translating Campus Experiences Into Real-World Skills
If you’re a recent grad, I hope you've snagged the job of your dreams with a great company, perhaps after having completed summer internships or cooperative work programs with your
Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Halloween Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate Halloween frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Old-School Things That Make Summer SUMMER!
Remember the good ol' days of summer, when frolicking trumped responsibility? Do these 10 frugal, fun things, and you'll feel like a kid again.
Cash In With Free Gifts From Your Baby Registry
Having a baby? Gift registries can be an easy way to ask for exactly what you need (and quite possibly get it.) If you’re OK with soliciting your friends and family for specific
Having a baby? Nine financial considerations for new parents
My friend recently had a baby girl and she told me about the costs for a normal pregnancy and delivery. To say the least I was a bit flabbergasted that over $25000 was charged for
Ask the Readers: What Money-Saving Activity Do You Enjoy the Most?
Tell us about the money-saving activity that you enjoy the most and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
9 Ways Being Too Responsible Can Cost You
It's always smart to do the sensible thing, right? Usually — until being sensible starts costing you real money.
Ask the Readers: Would You Rather Rent or Own Your Home?
Tell us if you would rather rent or own your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Seller concessions and buyer bargains - What to ask for in the current real estate market.
It is currently a buyer's market for real estate in most of the United States and there are many ways a buyer could negotiate for a deal beyond getting a great price. Here are som
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in August
Hard to believe summer is almost gone — almost as hard to believe as the deals you can find on lawn and garden supplies and LCD TVs.
Sure Savings at the Supermarket
A SURE way to save 20-25% on many of your groceries? Oh, yes, and it couldn't be simpler!
These 5 Famous Animals Earned More Than You
Learning just how much money these celebrity animals make will both impress you and depress you.