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
There are some guiding principles to arranging your own wealth. Ten, in fact. Ten important "tenets" to keep you grounded and on track as you begin the "arranging your rich" proces
If you're in debt, you're not alone. Millions of people are struggling with payments, but coming to terms with your long-term debt might be the key to paying it off.
I've been a closet fan of game shows for years; most likely because I love the idea of getting something for nothing (hey, this is a frugal writer after all). I recently stumbl
We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
Let's cut to the chase; when you're shopping around for hotels, you want the best location, the best star-rating and the best service for the lowest possible price. Usually
Even with stricter post-crash lending standards, FHA home loans remain a great option for home buyers who don't have perfect credit or large down payments.
Tired of those early termination fees that cell phone companies stick you with? Well, help may be on the way, but it may just be a case of the fox watching the hen-house.
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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: 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.
Ten Tenets for "Arranging Your Rich" - Part 1: Rich is Relative
There are some guiding principles to arranging your own wealth. Ten, in fact. Ten important "tenets" to keep you grounded and on track as you begin the "arranging your rich" proces
Coming to Terms With Your Long-Term Debt
If you're in debt, you're not alone. Millions of people are struggling with payments, but coming to terms with your long-term debt might be the key to paying it off.
Sound advice for winning on a game show
I've been a closet fan of game shows for years; most likely because I love the idea of getting something for nothing (hey, this is a frugal writer after all). I recently stumbl
The Paradox of Choice and the Mortgage Crisis
We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
For the Love of Ramen: An Interview with Ed from RamenRamenRamen.net
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6 Important Things You Need to Know About the Housing Market in 2016
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Ask The Readers: Do You Have Pets?
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What I Miss About the Recession
A look at the recent Great Recession through a glass half full reveals a few positive effects of the economic malaise.
Find the cheapest hotel in seconds
Let's cut to the chase; when you're shopping around for hotels, you want the best location, the best star-rating and the best service for the lowest possible price. Usually
Best Money Tips: How to Find Amazon Freebies
Today we found the tricks to finding free stuff on Amazon, the best things to buy in February, and how to score big bargains on Super Bowl Sunday.
Ask the Readers: Should College Students Have a Credit Card?
Tell us if you think college students should have a credit card and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
FHA Home Loans: You Can Buy a Home Even If Your Finances Aren't Perfect
Even with stricter post-crash lending standards, FHA home loans remain a great option for home buyers who don't have perfect credit or large down payments.
7 Lessons About Money I Learned After Having Twins
Having twins can mean double trouble for your finances, but these money lessons apply to anyone with a new bundle of joy.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Frugal Food?
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The 5 Best Microdermabrasion Products
Keeping your skin healthy and clear isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these microdermabrasion products and your face will always look fab.
Cell Phone Relief
Tired of those early termination fees that cell phone companies stick you with? Well, help may be on the way, but it may just be a case of the fox watching the hen-house.
Best Money Tips: How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise
Today we found some stellar articles on how to ask your boss for a raise, frugal ways to move, and getting the best price when selling back textbooks.