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Comparing Savings Rates: U.S. vs Japan
The savings rate in the United States has increased significantly over the last few months, clearly as a response to our current economic climate. But how does our historical savin
Ask the Readers: Is Valentine's Day Too Commercial? (Chance to win $20!)
Where do you stand on the V-day debate? Are you just happy to finally get a chance to do something sweet? Do you already spend enough time with your significant other (and therefo
You Won't Believe How Much You Can Save With an Ice Cube Tray
You can do a lot more with an ice tray than make ice — you can freeze your spending, reduce food waste, and more! Learn how.
You CAN Earn More Money — Here's How
Making more money doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. Learn how you can start picking up side gigs today.
Replacing a Crappy Job
There are really only two things you can do with a crappy job: tolerate it or replace it. Happily, the crappier a job is, the easier it is to replace.
Here's How Investing in Companies You Hate Can Make You Rich
Forget "buy what you like." If you hate it, invest in it.
12 Wacky (and Not-So-Wacky) Investment Strategies That Actually Work
The conventional wisdom on investing is to buy and hold for a long time. But there are other strategies that many investors use to grab an edge.
Profit on the Oil Bust With These 10 Cheap Energy Stocks
If you invested in these oil and gas companies, you've probably seen double-digit losses. Is now the time to buy?
Customer Service Mistakes You’ll Never Recover From
Gaining customers is hard work. Make sure you aren't losing them through preventable customer service blunders.
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Best Money Tips: Improve Your Finances in 5 Minutes
Today we found some great articles on ways to improve your finances in five minutes, items you should never buy generic, and frugal ways to spend $100.
Book review: Retire on Less Than You Think
Halfway through Fred Brock's book Retire on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future, I was already drafting a review that would
Teaching Children to Save: Highlights from Our Chat With American Bankers Association
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with American Bankers Association on teaching children to save!
Ask the Readers: What Is the Best Career Advice You've Ever Been Given?
Tell us about the best career advice you've ever been given and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Eating at the Intersection of Cheap and Healthy
A lot of healthy food — organic, locally grown food — comes at specialty food prices. But with some planning and smart shopping, you can eat both well and cheap.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Show Love Without Spending Money?
Tell us how you show love without spending money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to Save Money on Child Care This Summer
Summer break is here, which can make your kids bounce off the walls and your finances cower in fear. Try these tips to save money on child care.
How Every Woman Can Take Control of Her Finances
Women, don't be another statistic. It's time to forge ahead on these critical money matters, or face retiring in poverty.
Best Money Tips: How to Get the Most From Your Next Hotel Stay
Today we found articles on ways to get the most from your next hotel stay, the myths and realities of “doing what you love,” and enterprising ways to make money from Pokémon Go.
5 Low-Cost Travel Items That Can Save You Big On Your Next Trip
These low-cost travel buys can save you big on your next trip.