One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
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What if foreigners quit lending the US so much money?
One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
Five or six years ago it was easy to find a savings account that paid 4% or 5%. Today, 1% or less is the norm. What happened?
A One Touch Approach To Managing Household Finances
Over the years I've implemented elaborate tickler systems, email reminders and various other ways to remind myself not to forget to pay a few paper bills. At some point they all f
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If your house for sale is floating in market limbo, it might be time to examine these potential reasons why it's not selling.
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How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
Buying a pre-owned vehicle comes with its own set of challenges — like making sure you don't buy someone else's headache.
Help, I Bought a Lemon — Now What Do I Do?
You drove a lemon off the lot, and now you're stuck. Or are you? Take these steps to fix — or forget — that faulty set of wheels.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 08/19
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The 8 Best Pets for Frugal Animal Lovers
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
Are foreclosures all risk and no reward? Well, not always. Here are a few things to consider before calling one home.
Save a Surprising Amount by Quitting These 4 Bad Habits
Breaking a bad habit is not easy, but it's a whole lot easier when there's a lot of money is at stake. How much can you save?
6 Common Debt Reduction Roadblocks — And How to Beat Them
Excuses are the enemy of debt reduction. Don't let yourself get stopped by one of these repayment roadblocks.
6 Ways NOT to Spend Your Credit Card Rewards
Earning credit card rewards is a key benefit of buying with plastic. Just make sure you choose rewards that have all the value you earned!
Why You Need Credit — and How to Build It From Scratch
Learn how to create a great credit score even if you don't have an extensive financial history.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Ask for Cash This Christmas
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9 Ways to Save on Your Thanksgiving Celebrations
Cut down on expenses and stress without sacrificing the essentials.
Hey Boss, Please Don’t Bother Me, I’m Daydreaming
Long considered the sole provenance of the lazy and uninspired, the process of daydreaming may be more productive than we thought.
10 Small Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Finances
You have a steady job, and you think you have your finances in control — what could go wrong? Lots, if any of these minor mistakes trip you up.
5 Financial Reasons Paid Parental Leave Is Essential for Moms and Dads
Paid parental leave benefits everyone involved — Mom, Dad, baby, and even businesses, too. So why do so few employers offer it?