The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
It has occurred to me that tapping into one’s home equity can be like pawning a gold necklace, television set, or other personal item with resale value. Both involve using collater
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
We all use mentors regularly without thinking about it. But if we take charge of our lives and consciously choose mentors, we can charge ahead of the game in leaps and bounds.
Paying off your debt isn't as FUN as playing beer pong, of course, but it's a much better way to think about it than your old wrinkly neighbor would have it.
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20 Delectable, Frugal Pineapple Recipes
From salsa to salad to soup, these 20 recipes will help you make the most of this in-season exotic fruit.
Ask The Readers: Do You Have An Emergency Fund?
Tell us if you have an emergency fund and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Share Your Favorite FinCon Moments and Win $100!
We had a blast at the Financial Blogger Conference. Please come share your stories!
Restaurant Recipes at Home-Cooked Prices
Look for 'clone' recipes to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home.
Ask the Readers: What's the Best Money Move You've Ever Made?
Tell us about your best money move and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Possible protections for credit card holders
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Best Money Tips: Do's and Don'ts of Bulk Buying
Today we found articles on ways to save money by buying in bulk, things that cost more depending on your gender, and career tips for recent grads.
Ask the Readers: What Healthy Habits Do You Live By?
Tell us about your healthy habits and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Writing the Perfect Cover Letter
Today we found some fantastic articles on writing the perfect cover letter, why gas prices keep going up, and retirement advice from real people.
4 Coupon Rules That Stores Let You Break
Couponing is an art form. Know how to bend these rules, and watch the savings follow.
Does your culture support saving?
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
Should I Get Life Insurance Through My Employer?
Does it make sense to get life insurance through your employer? Maybe not. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains why.
Ask the Readers: What Does Financial Success Mean to You?
Tell us what financial success means to you and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How Tapping Into Home Equity Is Like Pawning A Gold Necklace
It has occurred to me that tapping into one’s home equity can be like pawning a gold necklace, television set, or other personal item with resale value. Both involve using collater
The Only 9 Things You'd Really Need If You Lost Everything
If, God forbid, you were to lose everything, what would you need to get by? Start with the basics and work your way up.
Are $1 homes worth buying?
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
The Power of Mentorship
We all use mentors regularly without thinking about it. But if we take charge of our lives and consciously choose mentors, we can charge ahead of the game in leaps and bounds.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Halloween?
Tell us how you save money on Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Get Your Home Cleaner Than a Pro Can — And Save Big
Save money on a cleaning service by using a little elbow grease of your own. Your home will sparkle — and it's a lot easier than you think!
3 Ways Paying Off Credit Cards Is Like Playing Beer Pong
Paying off your debt isn't as FUN as playing beer pong, of course, but it's a much better way to think about it than your old wrinkly neighbor would have it.