Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
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My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad foo
You can always tell when inflation has become ingrained in an economy--you start hearing people say, "Buy now before the price goes up!" I remember hearing that a lot in the late
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Is Paypal making impulse buyers of us all?
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
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6 Genius Ways to Save on Cyber Monday
Cross a few names off your gift list the easy way by taking advantage of Cyber Monday deals. You'll save time, money, and some sanity.
25 Things I Don't Want to Regret Once I Retire...
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Best Money Tips: Simple Habits That Save Time and Energy
Today we found simple habits that save time and energy, how to regift appropriately, and tips for setting New Year’s goals.
Keeping Your Head (when all around you are losing theirs)
I'm going to be honest with you--the last three weeks have been the most stressful I've ever experienced at work. Between moving into a new po
Trying Out CVS Madness
I've heard about the frugal shoppers storming CVS for free merchandise from KY Jelly to glucose monitors. Was this a penny-enny game for grandmothers with too much time on thei
Best Money Tips: IRS Audit Red Flags
Today we found some fantastic articles on IRS audit red flags, ways to spring-clean your finances, and hidden costs of DIY moving.
Budgeting in a time of inflation
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Vouchers?
Tell us whether you buy vouchers and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Should You Choose a Roth 401k or a Regular 401k?
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
A Prairie Farmer’s Meal Plan: Eat for a Buck or Two a Day
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Best Money Tips: Effectively Reduce Your Food Budget
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6 Warning Signs You're Sabotaging Your Nest Egg
Do your future you a favor and stop making these all-too-common retirement mistakes.
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Recent Splurge?
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Why save during an inflation?
You can always tell when inflation has become ingrained in an economy--you start hearing people say, "Buy now before the price goes up!" I remember hearing that a lot in the late
Leave Town Fast: Essentials for Making a Last-Minute Move
If you have to leave town in a hurry, get you and your stuff from here to there with these tricks for relocating on a short deadline.
Ask the Readers: Did You Shop Memorial Day Sales?
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Small, Cheap Steps to Weight Loss
If you prefer baby steps to great strides, try these tips and tricks for cutting calories from your diet and burning off some extra pounds.
Best Money Tips: WaMu Go Bye-Bye?
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