Millions of Americans will hit the road this summer for the time-honored family vacation. Here are some tips to ensure the family budget doesn't take a hit.
Taking a car in for repairs can be needlessly expensive for consumers without a trusted mechanic. Here are four ways to make sure you find someone reliable.
Bad days at work can lead to poor reviews or worse. But if you can turn that frown upside down, you'll be rewarded with improved productivity — and more.
Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
If you ask most people what they can't live without, many would say their computer. Just about as many would say their cell phone/PDA/Crackberry. I agree with the first one – I c
This little fact was big news to me. I was casually flicking through a magazine at work when something caught my eye; it was buried in the bottom corner of one page and stated that
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
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Millions of Americans will hit the road this summer for the time-honored family vacation. Here are some tips to ensure the family budget doesn't take a hit.
8 Dangerous Mistakes Even Safe Drivers Make
Even good drivers can develop bad habits behind the wheel. Are you guilty of any of these common operator errors?
4 Ways to Find a Reputable Mechanic
Taking a car in for repairs can be needlessly expensive for consumers without a trusted mechanic. Here are four ways to make sure you find someone reliable.
How to Sell Your House Despite Your Messy Kids
Kids make a mess. You can still make a quick home sale despite the disarray.
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent
You take time to research products that will cost you $20 — but how much do you research the person who advises you on spending thousands of dollars?
10 Home DIY Projects You Can Do in One Day
A one-day DIY project can spruce up your home and give you a sense of accomplishment without the time commitment of a bigger project.
7 Ways to Have a Better Day at Work
Bad days at work can lead to poor reviews or worse. But if you can turn that frown upside down, you'll be rewarded with improved productivity — and more.
The 8 Best Books for Entrepreneurs
Curl up with a good book — you might get rich. These eight business tomes come with a wealth of entrepreneurial inspiration.
The 5 Best Coffeemakers
One of the best ways to save money is to eliminate little expenses — like coffee from the coffee shop. Make it easy with one of these great machines.
Great Ways to Save Money by Volunteering
Volunteering isn't just a great way to give back — it can also save (and even make!) you money.
7 Ways That Anyone Can Travel for Free
Satisfying your wanderlust doesn't have to drain your savings. In fact, if you're clever, you can travel for free.
403B vs. 401K: How Are They Different?
Sure, you know what a 401K is, but what the heck is a 403B? Here's how they differ.
How To Get A Big Payoff From College Scholarships
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6 Reasons I Still Don't Have a Cell Phone Plan (yet)
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This little fact was big news to me. I was casually flicking through a magazine at work when something caught my eye; it was buried in the bottom corner of one page and stated that
10 Great Reasons to Drink Beer
One or two reasons to drink beer are generally enough. Here are eight or nine more to remind you that beer is good (in moderation).
Will these car buying incentives get you to buy a new car?
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
Stupid Tax Return Mistakes That Will Get You Audited
Even if you're using tax preparation software or a service, you may find yourself caught in an audit if you commit any of these costly mistakes.
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