A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
One secret of productivity is knowing when to call it a day. Enjoy more time to yourself and with family and friends by actively guarding your time with these tips.
Craigslist can be a great place to buy and sell stuff...or completely frustrating. Do your part by avoiding these awful habits of bad Craigslist sellers.
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Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
How to Save Money on Kids' Activities
Balancing all of your kids' activities can be stressful — and expensive. Start getting creative about saving while your kids get creative about fun!
Look, But Don’t Touch: Avoid Marketing Manipulation
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
How I Use Skype to Keep in Touch With Friends and Family
I talk to friends and family around the world for pennies. Find out how you can do the same!
9 Ways to Protect Your Personal Time From Work and Be Happier
One secret of productivity is knowing when to call it a day. Enjoy more time to yourself and with family and friends by actively guarding your time with these tips.
7 Ways a Mindfulness Journal Can Fix Your Life
Believe it or not, self-awareness is power. And a mindfulness journal can help you harness that power.
If You're Traveling With These 8 Things, You're Overpacking
The lighter you travel, the farther you can go! The next time you're packing for a trip, be sure to leave these unnecessaries behind.
Don't Make These 6 Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Mistakes
There's nothing wrong with signing up for a new credit card to get in on the bonuses — just don't make these mistakes and lose out.
How to Remember That Thing You Always Forget
You just know you've forgotten something, but you never remember what until you're far from home. Defeat forgetfulness with these strategies.
8 Great Places to Take the Family for Spring Break
Looking to book your annual spring break vacation with the family? Consider these fun and frugal destinations.
Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
With a move on the horizon, from residential house to suburban apartment, I realize I can't forgo the garden.
10 Delicious But Difficult Recipes Made Easy
Enjoy pasta or Hollandaise but don't enjoy the effort and the fuss? Try these easy versions of those and eight other challenging dishes.
Caribbean Island Vacations Anyone Can Afford
Who hasn't dreamed of escaping to a Caribbean beach? These stunning Caribbean islands are only a flight away, and all within your budget.
5 Ways the Ebola Outbreak Could Hurt the Economy — And Your Wallet
While you probably don't have to worry contracting Ebola yourself, the deadly virus certainly may infect your finances.
Hobby Lobby, Who Exactly Are You Trying To Fool?
Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?
5 Ways to Profit From Obama's Cuba Announcement
Even small investors can profit from the thawing of relations between the United States and Cuba. Here are five investments to consider.
How to Be a Bad Craigslist Seller
Craigslist can be a great place to buy and sell stuff...or completely frustrating. Do your part by avoiding these awful habits of bad Craigslist sellers.
10 Simple Ways to Start Living on Less Today
Getting started with frugal living can seem daunting, but it really isn't. Look at your spend, and try some of these easy cost-cutters for beginners.
Creating Cheap, Healthy Work Lunches
Saving money while eating healthy at work is totally doable. Follow these suggestions to create inexpensive, healthy, and delicious lunches.