Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
People who are living on their own for the first time have some of the smallest budgets — and biggest plans. Here's how to enjoy your money now AND later.
If you're planning on selling your home, consider some pet friendly upgrades. Buyers with fur babies will notice -- and might get off the fence about making an offer.
Congratulations to the winner of our Burt's Bees Essential Body Kit frugal beauty tips contest!
As you know, I asked readers to send in their frugal and/or homemade beauty ideas. [more]
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Ethnic Markets: Feel worldly for cheap
Your local ethnic supermarket has delicious cultural ingredients you won't find elsewhere — at least not at such a good price!
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Beer Donuts and 11 Other Recipes You Can Make With Beer
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In Two-Income Households, Can Making More Put Us Further Behind?
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3 Pearls of Financial Wisdom From Alan Greenspan
While Greenspan's tenure as Fed Chairman ended on a sour note (he missed the housing bubble), his knowledge is tremendous. Heed the Oracle.
How the Fair Credit Reporting Act Protects You
The Fair Credit Reporting Act exists to protect you. Here's everything you need to know about it.
How to Reduce the Costs of a Cash Advance
Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
Is There Such Thing as a Messy Millionaire?
My favorite lesbian: I recently purchased Suze Orman's latest book (at Costco, for $10 off of the retail price), "Women & Money". [more]
Here's What to Do If You Can't Afford Your Mortgage Payment
If tough finances have made you miss some mortgage payments, it's time to get proactive with your lender — and your budget.
Guide to Better Style: The Curated Closet
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Youth and Money: Finding the Frugal Balance
People who are living on their own for the first time have some of the smallest budgets — and biggest plans. Here's how to enjoy your money now AND later.
4 Unexpected Costs of a Higher-Paying Job Offer
Accepting a higher-paying job offer is an automatic "yes," right? Not exactly — here's why you may want to turn the money down.
Got a Problem? Why You Should Figure It Out Yourself
With the Internet and other resources, it can be easy to solve problems without actual problem solving. Learn why you should do things the hard way.
Asiana Visa Signature Credit Card Review
The Asiana credit card offers rewards for everyday purchases like gas and groceries, allowing you to earn free travel quicker.
5 Best Secured Cards with Travel Rewards
You may not know that there are secured credit cards that offer travel rewards. Rebuild your credit and earn free travel at the same time!
5 Home Renovations That Will Attract Pet Owners
If you're planning on selling your home, consider some pet friendly upgrades. Buyers with fur babies will notice -- and might get off the fence about making an offer.
Announcing the winner of the Burt's Bees Essential Body Kit drawing
Congratulations to the winner of our Burt's Bees Essential Body Kit frugal beauty tips contest! As you know, I asked readers to send in their frugal and/or homemade beauty ideas. [more]
Create Your Own Raise
If you haven't gotten a raise recently, maybe you need to create your own. Here's how.