Key decisions that you make—especially when you're young, but also later—have implications that ripple through the whole rest of your life. People treat these early
It seems that nothing is safe any more. And now your Social Security Number, the lynchpin to you credit score, taxes, government benefits and more, is under attack. It can be guess
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
This is the third in a three-part series about bottled water. To read the first installment, click here. To read the second installment, click here.
We’ve talked a bit about bottled water. [more]
Your budget can easily go off the rails if you're spending money just to keep pace with your friends, but in some cases, it can actually help you save.
Lately many Californians have been heading to the rivers and streams to prospect for gold. The increase in people taking up this activity has some newspapers writing about "the new
Finding the right travel adapter for an international trip isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these travel adapters and your electric travel accessories will work while abroad.
Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.
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Designing your life
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What's the Best Way to Get out of Debt?
Debt is the hottest topic on personal finance blogs around the world. Why? I would venture to guess it is because so many people are drowning in it
Your SSN Can Now Be Accurately Guessed Using Date and Place of Birth
It seems that nothing is safe any more. And now your Social Security Number, the lynchpin to you credit score, taxes, government benefits and more, is under attack. It can be guess
A Secured Credit Card Can Repair Your Credit Score — Here's How to Pick the Best
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
8 Swanky Sauces to Glamorize Dinner
Are you tired of buying boring, budget cuts of meat or poultry? Dress them up!
This One Mistake Could Delay Your Retirement by 10 Years
Buying a home is a big decision and if you don't do it right, you could be paying for years and years. Use cash flow to help make the right choice.
11 Simple Rules of Excellent Houseguest Etiquette
Being a great houseguest requires more than a parting gift upon departure. See what it takes to really make sure you get invited back.
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 3
This is the third in a three-part series about bottled water. To read the first installment, click here. To read the second installment, click here. We’ve talked a bit about bottled water. [more]
Should You Get Life Insurance for Your Kids?
Life insurance for kids isn't just a sales gimmick. Here's what to consider before taking out a policy.
11 Ways to Have Fun at Your In-Laws
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How Keeping Up With the Joneses Can Actually Save You Money
Your budget can easily go off the rails if you're spending money just to keep pace with your friends, but in some cases, it can actually help you save.
What to Do With a Windfall
You just stumbled upon a big pile of money. Congrats! Here's what you should do with it.
Money making hobby: panning for gold
Lately many Californians have been heading to the rivers and streams to prospect for gold. The increase in people taking up this activity has some newspapers writing about "the new
100+ Ways to Make More Money This Year
With a little creative thinking — and some elbow grease — you can turn anything from castoffs to chainsaw juggling into real money.
7 Apps That Monitor Your Credit for You
There's an app for everything these days — even credit monitoring. Now there's really no excuse!
6 Important Credit Card Lessons Your Parents Didn't Teach You
Chances are, your parents didn't pass down these sage pearls of credit card wisdom. It's never too late to learn new credit card tricks.
9 Simple Acts of Self-Care for the Sandwich Generation
When caring for your parents and your children at the same time, stress is bound to find you. Remember to take care of yourself, too.
The 5 Best Travel Adapters
Finding the right travel adapter for an international trip isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these travel adapters and your electric travel accessories will work while abroad.
Repair the Car or Spend the Cash?
Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.