The Wall Street Journal has an opinion piece by Arthur Laffer that shows a scary graph of the monetary base, which has surged enormously in the past year. He suggests that this is
Back in 1996, I was a partial scholarship private college student with the “gold” meal plan. Despite having access to food almost anytime I wanted, I often went hungry. Why? I was
Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China!
Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]
Sometimes, being frugal means not just saving money; sometimes it means not spending any at all. There’s been a growing preoccupation with working more to earn more--to buy more; y
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
What exactly is your credit score? What factors are weighed when you apply for a loan? How can you improve your credit and ability to get great loan rates? And how can you unwittin
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Oh noes! Inflation!
The Wall Street Journal has an opinion piece by Arthur Laffer that shows a scary graph of the monetary base, which has surged enormously in the past year. He suggests that this is
6 Savvy Strategies to Ward Away College Hunger and Avoid Overspending
Back in 1996, I was a partial scholarship private college student with the “gold” meal plan. Despite having access to food almost anytime I wanted, I often went hungry. Why? I was
Get — and Keep — Amazing Posture by Doing These 10 Stretches Today
Stop slouching! Look thinner and feel better with these posture perfecting stretches anyone can do.
The 5 Best Electric Kettles
If you drink tea or French press coffee, you probably heat water every day. Do it faster and with less energy with these electric kettles.
10 Ways to Make This Your Most Productive Summer Yet
This is your summer. Make it count by getting things done!
8 Ways to Get Fit While Hanging Out With Animals
Yes, you can get in shape and hang out with your four-legged friends at the same time!
10 Surprising Benefits of Colder Winters
Along with a Snowpocaplyse or two, a cold winter brings some unexpected benefits. And besides, Spring is right around the corner.
Are You Getting Charged by a Text Message Scam?
One writer shares her story about being charged for a cellphone text message service she never signed up for — and how you can avoid the same scam.
Tiny Nestegg? Retire abroad!
Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China! Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]
Stay Off the Frugal Path to Disaster
Frugality is a great tool. But if your approach to frugality is to pare away everything non-essential, you're setting yourself up for disaster.
What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Private Student Loan
Private student loan debt can be difficult to pay or renegotiate. Here's what to do when those loans become a real burden.
What to Do If Your Employer Won't Pay You
There are bad bosses; and then there are bosses who won't even pay up.
Best Money Tips: Resume Red Flags to Avoid
Today we found some great articles on resume red flags to avoid, part-time jobs for retirees, and credit card 101.
Do you have what you want… and do you want what you have?
Sometimes, being frugal means not just saving money; sometimes it means not spending any at all. There’s been a growing preoccupation with working more to earn more--to buy more; y
Is Paypal making impulse buyers of us all?
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
How to Buy All That Stuff the Police Seize. And It's Cheap.
Here's a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff at silly prices.
The Four C's of Applying for and Managing your Credit
What exactly is your credit score? What factors are weighed when you apply for a loan? How can you improve your credit and ability to get great loan rates? And how can you unwittin
The 16 Cardinal Rules of Loaning Money to Friends and Family
Actually, the simplest rule is "Don't." But if you must, here's what you do to make it as painless as possible.
5 Debt Lessons From Darth Vader
What can a villain teach us about getting out of debt? More than C-3PO can teach us about programming binary load-lifters.
The Basics of CD Laddering
To get the most out of your long-term savings, set up a CD ladder to earn the most attractive rates without tying up your money for years and years.