From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
Do you sacrifice things you enjoy to save as much as possible? An occasional splurge is not such a bad thing, and it might even make you a better saver.
I’ve managed to cut my grocery bill in half, but I’ve struggled with one set of expenses more than I ever though possible. I use a lot of spices and every time I turn around, I fee
Choosing between a fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage loan is yet another complex decision new homebuyers must navigate. Make it easier by understanding the options.
When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
Do you think the United States is about to collapse? Dmitry Orlov does, but you don't have to agree with him to learn a lot from his new book, which is packed with useful tips on
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From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
The One Time Short-Term Health Insurance Makes Sense
Short term health insurance is cheap but the coverage is full of holes. So why is it offered — and when should anyone purchase it?
7 Secrets About Life and Career From "Office Space"
The comedy that captured the frustrations of cubicle-farm workers everywhere has more to offer than laughs — it also has some serious life lessons.
Free Prescription Drugs for Those Who Qualify
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Should You Finance a Tiny Home With a Credit Card?
The relatively low price of tiny homes makes nearly any financing option a possibility, including credit cards. But should you go that route?
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A few years back, I read a profile of a holistic fitness guru. There was a sidebar with a little quiz
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Why You Should Allow Yourself Splurges
Do you sacrifice things you enjoy to save as much as possible? An occasional splurge is not such a bad thing, and it might even make you a better saver.
Cutting the Grocery Bill: Reducing the Cost of a Good Spice Rack
I’ve managed to cut my grocery bill in half, but I’ve struggled with one set of expenses more than I ever though possible. I use a lot of spices and every time I turn around, I fee
6 Ways to Save Money on Eyeglasses
Before you fork out big dollars, read our tips for saving big on your eye care expenses!
Getting Something for Nothing – My $25 from Revolution MoneyExchange
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Fixed or Adjustable? Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan
Choosing between a fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage loan is yet another complex decision new homebuyers must navigate. Make it easier by understanding the options.
The Letter Always Wins
When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Recent Splurge?
Tell us about your most recent splurge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Book review: Reinventing Collapse
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Ask the Readers: What Has Been Your Best Investment Yet?
Tell us about your best investment and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Too many online accounts? You need an aggregator.
From Twitter to Digg, emails to IM and let's not forget all those social networking sites, its easy to get bogged down just by logging on. Fortunately, you can keep your online
Ask the Readers: What Good Financial Habits Do You Have?
Tell us about your good financial habits and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
4 Starbucks Drinks You Can Easily Make Yourself
Oh, sure, save $40 a week by cutting back on lattes — but what do you treat yourself with instead? These four great low-lucre libations.