I don't mean that declaring bankruptcy is a good thing--obviously that sucks for everyone involved. But a system of bankruptcy is a good thing. It's good for creditors an
Today we found some great articles on tax tips to help you get started this filing season, what to do before you lose your wallet, and working from home with young children.
I know of parents who don’t ever discuss money with their kids. “They should be carefree at this age,” they claim. Money isn’t an appropriate topic for family conversation at the
Anyone who's read Linsey’s great article on freezer emergencies will already have a great head start on saving your food, should the worst happen. But what about another solution a
The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret
For some time now, we've had good success drawing on the decades from the 1950s through the 1990s for our retro. Some bolder types have even made some use of the 1890s and 1920s--
I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
We've all heard that you should dress for the job you want, not the one you have. But to be a smart shopper, buy for the life you have, not the life you want.
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Bankruptcy is a good thing
I don't mean that declaring bankruptcy is a good thing--obviously that sucks for everyone involved. But a system of bankruptcy is a good thing. It's good for creditors an
Best Money Tips: Tax Tips to Help You Get Started
Today we found some great articles on tax tips to help you get started this filing season, what to do before you lose your wallet, and working from home with young children.
Best Money Tips: Small New Year’s Resolutions for Your Money
Today we found small New Year’s resolutions for your money, cheap ways to make your life happier, and overpriced grocery items to skip.
Gas Is High Enough….
Watching my local newscast a few nights ago, I was disturbed by the assumption that the anchor made regarding rising gas prices and consumer reaction.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Cleaning Tip?
Tell us your favorite cleaning tip and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Tried and Tested Tips for a Frugal Life
Today we found some awesome articles on tips for a frugal life, free summer fun for kids, and cutting your cable bill 90%.
How Much Should Your Kids Know About Your Finances?
I know of parents who don’t ever discuss money with their kids. “They should be carefree at this age,” they claim. Money isn’t an appropriate topic for family conversation at the
Emergency food supplies for the lazy skinflint
Anyone who's read Linsey’s great article on freezer emergencies will already have a great head start on saving your food, should the worst happen. But what about another solution a
Best Money Tips: How to Buy Happiness
Today we found helpful articles on tips and tricks for buying happiness, places that pay you to live there, and trash that you can actually sell.
Why invest in the stock market?
The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret
Time for some new retro
For some time now, we've had good success drawing on the decades from the 1950s through the 1990s for our retro. Some bolder types have even made some use of the 1890s and 1920s--
Lucky trade-offs
I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
5 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Graduate
Congratulations, grad! After you stash your cap and gown, it's time to make these money moves ASAP.
Save Money and Eat Better With a 7-Step Food Budget
Wasting food is wasting money. Get control of your fridge, your pantry, and your diet to save big on on your monthly food bill.
Why Retirees Are Using Annuities Instead of Early Social Security
Many senior citizens have become more interested in how annuities can fulfill their retirement investment goals.
Avoiding Aspirational Spending
We've all heard that you should dress for the job you want, not the one you have. But to be a smart shopper, buy for the life you have, not the life you want.
Don't Miss Out on This Easy Way to Pay for Child Care
Child care is expensive. Ease the burden by making use of one of your employer's tax-advantaged perks.
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes While Rebuilding Your Credit
It takes hard work to give your credit score a kick in the pants. Don't sabotage it with these five screw-ups.
Cheap Thrills That Actually Satisfy
From whipping down hills to walking out on a stage and making up everything on the spot, discover cheap thrills that satisfy.
7 Habits of Extremely Punctual People
Being punctual makes you look reliable — and it means your life is low-stress too. Discover seven ways you can improve your punctuality.