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Today we found some stellar articles on earning extra cash for the holidays, the best things to buy in November, and how families can save in November.
Lately many Californians have been heading to the rivers and streams to prospect for gold. The increase in people taking up this activity has some newspapers writing about "the new
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What Can You Do With Unwanted Gift Cards?
In my house we try to spend gift cards as soon as possible because the longer they are held the less purchasing power they have. Sometimes there are just cards you are not interest
15 Ways to Solve Your Problem
When you're facing a difficult situation, these 15 techniques — from going outside to remembering the Alamo — can help you find your solution.
5 Tips for Sightseeing on the Cheap
Planning a trip? Learn how to keep your sightseeing on the inexpensive side, especially if you have an opportunity to map out your itinerary ahead of time.
Why You Don’t Need Mortgage Life Insurance
When you sign for your mortgage, you are offered mortgage life insurance as part of the deal, with liability forms to sign if you decline it. Which is better - mortgage life insura
The State of American Money, April 1, 2013
On the first day of April, 2013, we have some VERY IMPORTANT FINANCIAL INFORMATION to share.
What if foreigners quit lending the US so much money?
One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
7 Strategies for Controlling Toy Clutter
Keep your home clean AND your kid happy with these tricks for corralling your child's clutter.
Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
Five or six years ago it was easy to find a savings account that paid 4% or 5%. Today, 1% or less is the norm. What happened?
2 Investing Concepts Everyone Should Know
Successful investors know how to get the most from compound interest and make sure they have the right asset allocation. Here's why these two investing concepts are so important.
Find Extra Cash by Rotating Your Credit Cards
Looking for a way to stretch your dollars and get ahead?. Try this twist on managing credit cards to free up cash for better use.
Help, I Bought a Lemon — Now What Do I Do?
You drove a lemon off the lot, and now you're stuck. Or are you? Take these steps to fix — or forget — that faulty set of wheels.
Book Talk On “The Offsite: A Leadership Challenge Fable”
The Offsite is a quirky quick read, a short novel by leadership consultant Robert H. Thompson. There are no talking animals or inanimate objects that adopt human characteristics a
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money When Dining Out?
Tell us how you save money while dining out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 8 Best Pets for Frugal Animal Lovers
Caring for a pet can end up costing a lot. Take in one of these no frills furry (or scaled or shelled) friends at a fraction of the cost of Fido.
What You Need to Know About Your FSA
As with many provisions in healthcare, you may not be up-to-date on all of the finer points of an FSA. Even if you are, it never hurts to brush up on the basics.
6 Ways NOT to Spend Your Credit Card Rewards
Earning credit card rewards is a key benefit of buying with plastic. Just make sure you choose rewards that have all the value you earned!
No Hassle: Capital One Cash Rewards Card
A miserly 1% cash back isn’t great, but several other attractive features make this card a good choice, especially for world travelers.
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Pay It Off
Whether in a snowball or in an avalanche, it's time to freeze your debt for good. Try one of these strategies to get on track.
Best Money Tips: Earn Extra Cash for the Holidays
Today we found some stellar articles on earning extra cash for the holidays, the best things to buy in November, and how families can save in November.
Money making hobby: panning for gold
Lately many Californians have been heading to the rivers and streams to prospect for gold. The increase in people taking up this activity has some newspapers writing about "the new