I don't think much of the "buy low, sell high" model for house purchases. I think a house should be purchased as a place to live, in which case the main questions are whether you
Today we found helpful articles on how to master make-ahead meals, unexpected tips to prepare for any interview, and financial mistakes that newly single people make.
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
Severing a conjoined life and combined finances as a result of divorce is painful through and through. The jump to a single income lifestyle paves the way to feeling the cash crunc
The garden's bounty is arriving in overflowing CSA boxes and crowded store produce bins. Now is the time to learn the sweet and sour art of home food preservation.
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Ask the Readers: Do You Volunteer?
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4 Surprising Reasons to Always Use Your Credit Card
Did you know that your credit card has built in protection for your purchases?
Ask the Readers: Have You Had Any Surprise Expenses This Year?
Tell us if you've had any surprise expenses this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Will house prices keep dropping?
I don't think much of the "buy low, sell high" model for house purchases. I think a house should be purchased as a place to live, in which case the main questions are whether you
Best Money Tips: How to Master Make-Ahead Meals
Today we found helpful articles on how to master make-ahead meals, unexpected tips to prepare for any interview, and financial mistakes that newly single people make.
How Long Does It Take to Get Life Insurance?
How long it takes to get life insurance depends on the policy you're applying for. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the process.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Job Creation
From sourcing vintage car parts to freelance photography, Max Wong is tackling her budget challenge by conjuring jobs out of thin air.
Ask the Readers: What Skills Help You to Be More Frugal?
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Ask the Readers: What Advice Would You Give a College Freshman?
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Ask the Readers: Who Inspires You?
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6 Times We Are Likely to Lie for Money
When are we most likely to tell little white lies (and even some whoppers)? When money's at stake, of course.
TradeKing Review: The Best Brokerage for New and Intermediate Investors?
TradeKing's low fees and minimums, great research tools, and active community make it a good choice for your online brokerage.
Roll, Don't Fold (and 10 Other Tricks for Packing Fast)
Travel's fun, but packing for travel isn't. Make a dull chore interesting (and done) by tackling it quickly and efficiently.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 08/16
Today's deals include not one but eight free apps!
8 Ways You're Being a Terrible Customer
The customer is always right, right? Wrong! Don't be a terrible customer.
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
Investment Secrets of the Rich and Famous
Sure, celebrities have a lot more income to work with than most of us, but that doesn't mean we can't learn from their investing techniques.
Post Divorce Finances: 7 Steps to Rebuilding Your Financial House
Severing a conjoined life and combined finances as a result of divorce is painful through and through. The jump to a single income lifestyle paves the way to feeling the cash crunc
Preserving In-Season Foods for Off-Season Feasts
The garden's bounty is arriving in overflowing CSA boxes and crowded store produce bins. Now is the time to learn the sweet and sour art of home food preservation.
Ask the Readers: Are You Ready for Tax Season?
Tell us whether you're ready for tax season and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!