The Consumer Price Index was released today, showing prices were up 0.3% last month and up 2.8% from a year ago. The same report also includes the so-called core rate, which exclu
Are you tired of dinner getting cold while waiting for a telemarketer to pause long enough for you to say you're not interested? Stop the calls dead in their tracks with some h
For those who have a job, a healthy savings account and some optimism about the long-term, it doesn’t get any better than this. Opportunity in the form of lower prices doesn’t kno
Ssshh: don’t bother me. I’m busy doing my Christmas shopping and accumulating enough frequent flyer miles to pay for two overseas flights – in business class. I’m doing it with the
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My wife spotted this book at the library and brought it home, suggesting (based on the title) that it might be a sort of anti-Wise Bread that I could read and mock. When I started
The Internet is awash in make-ahead frozen burrito recipes. These 10 favorites satisfy your need for a quick, nutritious meal on the go, however you roll.
Givers enjoy better health, stronger social bonds, and higher levels of satisfaction than non-givers do. What's the catch? There is none. All you have to do is give.
Newlyweds can fight about more important things than money (like the chores) if they enter the union debt-free. Read on for reasons why you should wait to wed.
Air travel is no picnic (unless you count bad coffee and tiny bags of pretzels as perfect picnic foods). Here are must-haves to remain comfortable on any flight.
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The core rate is not an evil conspiracy
The Consumer Price Index was released today, showing prices were up 0.3% last month and up 2.8% from a year ago. The same report also includes the so-called core rate, which exclu
Stop Calling Me! How to Avoid Telemarketers
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How to Use Financial Anchors to Make Better Money Decisions
Using this mental trick can transform you into a money master.
It's Time to Purchase Like It's 1999
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Become a Frequent Flyer Master and Earn a Free Flight Every Year
Ssshh: don’t bother me. I’m busy doing my Christmas shopping and accumulating enough frequent flyer miles to pay for two overseas flights – in business class. I’m doing it with the
6 Reasons Why Cash Is Still King
Learn the top reasons why cash is still king — even in the age of plastic.
The 5 Best Fabric Softeners
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6 Genius Ways to Stock Up on School Supplies
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6 Meditation Alternatives for People With Busy Minds
Can't sit and meditate without your mind going in a thousand different directions? No problem. There are still ways to meditate when your brain is always busy.
Here's What You Can (And Can't) Buy With SNAP
There's a lot of confusion about what government food assistance can — and cannot — buy. Here's a rundown.
5 Myths About Credit Card Rewards
Reward cards might be a lot more beneficial (or, in some cases, harmful) than you think. Check out these common myths — and the true story behind them.
How Much Money Do You Need in Savings When Applying for a Mortgage?
You've saved up the down payment and closing costs for a new house. But do you have enough cash reserves to get the green light from your lender?
Ask the Readers: What's the Best Gift to Give a College Graduate?
Tell us what you think the best gift to give a college graduate is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Define Financial Success?
Tell us how you define financial success and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Book review: Spend 'til The End
My wife spotted this book at the library and brought it home, suggesting (based on the title) that it might be a sort of anti-Wise Bread that I could read and mock. When I started
Cheaper and Healthier Than Store-Bought: 10 Great Freeze-Ahead Burrito Recipes
The Internet is awash in make-ahead frozen burrito recipes. These 10 favorites satisfy your need for a quick, nutritious meal on the go, however you roll.
5 Ways Giving to Charity Is Good for You
Givers enjoy better health, stronger social bonds, and higher levels of satisfaction than non-givers do. What's the catch? There is none. All you have to do is give.
Say No! 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Get Married if You're in Debt
Newlyweds can fight about more important things than money (like the chores) if they enter the union debt-free. Read on for reasons why you should wait to wed.
6 Things to Keep You Sane on a Plane
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7 Things You Should Know About Your 401(k) Match
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