This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
Your wedding registry is your ultimate wish list, so think carefully about what you put on it. Follow this guide to ensure you get useful, long-lasting stuff.
You could just toss that bag of frozen mixed veggies into the microwave and steam as a healthy side. But why when you can use that same chilly bag all these hot and delicious ways?
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
Do you have piles of art and no money to spend on frames? Framing is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to display your fabulous art collection without having to sell a kidney
Keeping yourself and your computer cool in a stuffy work area isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these USB-powered fans and your work area will always be chill.
Do you think the United States is about to collapse? Dmitry Orlov does, but you don't have to agree with him to learn a lot from his new book, which is packed with useful tips on
Today we found articles on mistakes to avoid if you’re in a car accident, how to win a bidding war for a house, and proven ways to cut costs for your small business.
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College Guide
This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
What to Do When You Suspect a Scam
Don't fall victim to these faux finance calls. Here's how to protect yourself and your loved ones from a scam.
How Cash Rewards Credit Cards Really Work
Confused by the proliferating credit card rewards programs? Find out what terms to avoid — and which ones will really save you money.
What to Put On (and Leave Off) Your Wedding Registry
Your wedding registry is your ultimate wish list, so think carefully about what you put on it. Follow this guide to ensure you get useful, long-lasting stuff.
How to Get Into a Good School District for Less
You don't have to buy an extremely expensive house to get your child into a good school. Here are some other approaches to consider.
25 Fun, Frugal Things to Do Tonight Besides Watch TV
Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.
Starting a New Job: 3 Rules to Live By
Make the transition to a new job easier by following these tips.
How to Prevent Plant Theft
Mean-spirited but common, plant thieves will cut your blooms, remove front-stoop pots, or even dig trees up from your yard. Learn how to foil them.
25 Ways to Use Frozen Mixed Vegetables
You could just toss that bag of frozen mixed veggies into the microwave and steam as a healthy side. But why when you can use that same chilly bag all these hot and delicious ways?
7 Ways to Make Money With Friends
Wish you could work with people you actually like? You can — just try one of these ideas for earning cash with your buds.
How to Get a Groupon Refund When a Company Closes
I had a Groupon for a company that just went out of business. Yikes! Here's how I got my money back.
From $5 to $30+, Date Ideas for Every Budget
No matter what your budget is or how long you've been together, you'll find something fun (and romantic!) to do on this list of 50 cheap date ideas.
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
How to Cheaply Display Your Art
Do you have piles of art and no money to spend on frames? Framing is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to display your fabulous art collection without having to sell a kidney
The 5 Best USB-Powered Fans
Keeping yourself and your computer cool in a stuffy work area isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these USB-powered fans and your work area will always be chill.
13 Problems You Can Solve With Duct Tape
If you're stuck in a jam, duct tape might just be able to save you.
Book review: Reinventing Collapse
Do you think the United States is about to collapse? Dmitry Orlov does, but you don't have to agree with him to learn a lot from his new book, which is packed with useful tips on
Best Money Tips: Avoid These Common Mistakes After a Car Accident
Today we found articles on mistakes to avoid if you’re in a car accident, how to win a bidding war for a house, and proven ways to cut costs for your small business.
Good Debt, Bad Debt
Whether debt is good or bad depends on how you spend the money. From best to worst, here are the four categories of debt that one writer uses.
25 Great Non-Sandwich Work Lunches
The next time you're packing lunch, leave the bread at home — instead, try one of these delicious and fun non-sandwich meals.