Despite the coupons and the special offers, the major supermarket chains are not cheap. You find a deal now and then, but on the whole they really don’t give you great value for mo
What are you best after-holiday purchase stories? Do you love shopping after the season? When do you head out? If you don't, why not? Share your tips for a chance to win a $10
Fresh gluten-free French bread in under an hour? Piece of (gluten-free) cake! Crunchy crusts on the outside, and warm, soft, bready-goodness on the inside.
What would you do if you were about to lose your home? What would you be willing to do to keep it? Is it even possible to keep it once you've missed a few payments?
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Is there any way out of the "I love to eat but I don't want to cook all the time!" dilemma? Will there ever be a way to eat consistent, healthy, homecooked meals without slaving in the kitchen all the time? Read on, and tell me what you think. [more]
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
The genders may be equal, but their smart phone usage may not be. Here are some of our findings on the topic, taken from our recent article at My Life Sco
Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).
CNNMoney.com has announced that Kmart has finally reached a settlement in the gift-card lawsuit. And that could be very good news for you if you had a gift-card issued between May 1st 2004 and the present day.
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Opening a Roth IRA for Your Kid
The Roth IRA can be a fantastic way to kick-start your child's retirement savings — and help protect some of your money from taxes.
Cut Your Electric Bill With Solar Panels
Solar panels can reduce your electricity bill, increase your home's value, and reduce your carbon cost to the environment. Here's how to get started.
Best Money Tips: Save $200 a Month
Today we found some awesome articles on saving $200 a month, unexpected wedding venues, and ways to save on jewelry.
Save a Bundle on Your Groceries: Consider Your Local Asian Market
Despite the coupons and the special offers, the major supermarket chains are not cheap. You find a deal now and then, but on the whole they really don’t give you great value for mo
Ask the Readers: What's Your Best Post-Holiday Purchase? (Chance to win $10!)
What are you best after-holiday purchase stories? Do you love shopping after the season? When do you head out? If you don't, why not? Share your tips for a chance to win a $10
Frugal Gluten-Free Living: French Bread in Under an Hour
Fresh gluten-free French bread in under an hour? Piece of (gluten-free) cake! Crunchy crusts on the outside, and warm, soft, bready-goodness on the inside.
Social Media: An Easy Source of Coupons
Have you "liked" your favorite stores on Facebook? Learn how a few clicks of your mouse or check-ins on your phone can equal major coupon savings.
Selling Your Life Insurance Policy for Cold, Hard Cash
Would you sell your life insurance policy for a lump sum, knowing that someone else now profits from your death?
Best Money Tips: Save on Takeout
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save on takeout, commonly overlooked tax breaks, and how to make your dreams a reality.
How to Avoid Foreclosure
What would you do if you were about to lose your home? What would you be willing to do to keep it? Is it even possible to keep it once you've missed a few payments? [more]
Mix 'n match your food to save money
Is there any way out of the "I love to eat but I don't want to cook all the time!" dilemma? Will there ever be a way to eat consistent, healthy, homecooked meals without slaving in the kitchen all the time? Read on, and tell me what you think. [more]
Really Great Uses for Kitty Litter
Just because you don't own a feline friend doesn't mean you should take kitty litter off your shopping list.
Peanut Butter: The Poor Man’s Protein
Peanut butter is a staple food of many households. The rich and the poor alike find it to be filling and delicious. Eating the ri
Best Money Tips: Cheap Alternatives to Cable
Today we found some great articles on cheap alternatives to cable, tips to save money in the new year, and savings ideas for online shopping.
Should You Choose a Roth 401k or a Regular 401k?
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
The Upside of Down
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
Don't Despair Over Small Retirement Savings
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
How Men and Women Use Smartphones Differently
The genders may be equal, but their smart phone usage may not be. Here are some of our findings on the topic, taken from our recent article at My Life Sco
Wise Bread on Marketplace: A Frugal Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).
Kmart settles: refunds gift-card fees
CNNMoney.com has announced that Kmart has finally reached a settlement in the gift-card lawsuit. And that could be very good news for you if you had a gift-card issued between May 1st 2004 and the present day. Why the refund? [more]