Today we found articles on ways to avoid long airport security lines, surprising ways you’re stressing yourself out, and summer jobs you can do from anywhere.
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
There's a large group of financial advisors who suggest using credit in place of an emergency fund. That way, you can invest your entire portfolio for maximum return (such as
Today we found some awesome articles on how to avoid costly travel mistakes, ways to clear your mind, and how to not get hustled by your student loans.
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
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Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Long Airport Security Lines
Today we found articles on ways to avoid long airport security lines, surprising ways you’re stressing yourself out, and summer jobs you can do from anywhere.
How Inconvenience Helped Me Save Money
When one writer's local grocery store closed, she learned about planning, convenience, and how driving further can sometimes also mean spending less.
14 Fridge Tricks That Will Save You Big
Is your fridge a mess of wasted space, wasted food, and wasted money? Get smart about food storage and organization and save a bundle on groceries.
Best Money Tips: Get Free Stocking Stuffers
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to get free stocking stuffers, reasons to make your child's Halloween costume, and amazing job perks.
7 Employer Benefits That Can Leave More Spending Money in Your Pockets
Beyond health insurance and a 401K, does your employer offer any other perks? Because these cash-y benefits are pretty great.
The 5 Best Board Games for Adults
Board games have come a long way since the days of Monopoly, Chess, and Scrabble. Play any of these games with your friends and you'll have a blast.
Roll your own cost-of-living index
If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful
This Year’s Hot Toy is Next Year’s Trash
Our commitment to saving money has always prevented my family from buying the current year’s “Hot” toys. Every year that I hold tight to the de
5 Ways Restaurant Apps Hurt Your Wallet
Coupons, easy ordering — restaurant apps make it a snap to get your bite on. Just beware the sneaky tricks that can take a bite out of your budget.
7 Hot Credit Card Trends for 2013
From mobile wallets to great sign-up bonuses to (could it be?) easy credit, learn about next year's big credit card trends.
Don't rely on credit for your emergency fund
There's a large group of financial advisors who suggest using credit in place of an emergency fund. That way, you can invest your entire portfolio for maximum return (such as
Mommy, Where Do Stocks Come From?
"Mommy, where do stocks come from?" I guess you could say that a stock starts with an idea or a gleam in a business owner's eye...
To Stay on Financial Track, Perform a Yearly Earnings Review
If you want to make sure you're on the right financial track, add a review of your earnings to your annual tax-time financial routine.
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Costly Travel Mistakes
Today we found some awesome articles on how to avoid costly travel mistakes, ways to clear your mind, and how to not get hustled by your student loans.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Groupon?
Tell us whether or not you use Groupon for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates!
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
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?
Tell us about your top financial priority and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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