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5 Habits That Kill Your Buying Power

Stop paying more for less. These bad shopping habits will leave your wallet worse for wear.

How often do you get your paycheck?

One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef

The Best Cheap Plants for Improving Indoor Air Quality

Want to breathe easy in your home? Filter your air without filtering too much cash from your wallet with these easy-to-care-for indoor plants.

5 Reasons You Definitely Need Renters' Insurance

Yes, renters, you totally need to insure your stuff — and yourself — from mishaps big and small. Don't economize here!

The Limits of Small Economies

People often recommend cutting out little expenses to help get back on financial track. What's rarely mentioned is that this alone won't solve the problem.

December Deals That Are Better Than Black Friday

December is packed with major sales even after Black Friday and Cyber Monday have ended. Here are the shopping dates you need to know.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/31, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Having a Frugal Super Bowl Sunday! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

7 Delayed-Spending Tricks That Help Pay Off Debt

If you're willing to delay gratification and avoid purchases today — but not forever — you can save money now and eliminate your debt sooner.

10 Gifts Everybody Gets, But Nobody Wants

Scented candles, tacky pajamas...we've all gotten at least a few of these duddy holiday gifts.

Best Money Tips: Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun

Today we found some fantastic articles on how to tighten your budget and still have fun, why hiring managers haven't called back, and borrowing money from family.

Barclaycard Visa with Apple Rewards Credit Card Review

Check out what the Barclaycard Visa with Apple Rewards credit card has to offer.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 4/18, 12pm PST/3pm EST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Topic: Majoring in Money! Join our conversation with Sallie Mae for chance to win $300 in Amazon gift cards!

Foreign exchange class action settlement

Did you travel overseas between 1996 and 2006? Or, did you charge anything on a credit or debit card in a foreign currency? If so, be sure to claim your share of a class action s

Why It Pays to Be a Patient Shopper

When you want something, you want it now! But buying the first acceptable option that fits your budget could be costing you big bucks.

Talking Trash: Is Your Messy Mind the Cause of Your Messy House?

If your house is cluttered, it could be affecting your mind, too. The good news is that you can keep your home AND brain clean — even if you're naturally messy.

The 7 Things Every Frugal Person Should Have In Their Wallet

You never leave home without your wallet — and these seven items should always be inside!

The 5 Best Stay-At-Home Kitchen Essentials

Since we're all spending more time at home, it's important to have a well-stocked kitchen and helpful tools to make lots of delicious meals.

Best Money Tips: Inexpensive, Short Vacations for Parents

Today we found some great articles on inexpensive, short vacations for parents, money rules of thumb to live by, and foods you should and shouldn't by organic.

Mental Accounting: Why You Blow Your Tax Refund but Not Your Raise

Learn why we treat some money differently from other money — and how to get a better overall grip on your finances.

16 Best Mobile Shopping Apps For Your Phone

If you're a savvy shopper with a smart phone, you're in luck. Instead of running from store to store comparing prices, you can do so right from your phone.