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Mom and Dad, Your Financial Decisions Matter

With Mother's Day in the recent past and Father's Day two days ago, I wanted to give credit where credit is due and encourage all the parents out there who are trying to teach their kids abou [more]

Best Money Tips: The Lifehacker Edition

Today we sought out some of the best lifehack tips from around the web!

Stop Making These 5 Costly Credit Card Mistakes

It's hard to get by without a credit card or two. They're convenient and critical to building credit — as long as you avoid some common mistakes.

Gold as an investment

There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo

4 Myths About Economic Behavior We Don't Believe Anymore

We all remember the marshmallow experiment from Psychology 101. New studies show those famous findings are full of fluff.

Best Money Tips: How to Buy a Used Rental Car

Today we found some fantastic articles on buying a used rental car, learning to ski or snowboard for less, and saving on health insurance.

Best Money Tips: Fun, Easy Ways to Save Money in December

Today we fun and easy ways to save money in December, how to conserve energy and home, and tips to entertain on a tight budget.

5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your Credit Card

Put that plastic away! For these six expenses, you’re better off leaving your credit card in your wallet.

Best Money Tips: Cheap Summer Activities for Families

Today we found some awesome articles on cheap summer activities for families, teaching kids about money, and making the most of your time.

Ask the Readers: Do You Use Coupons?

Tell us whether you use coupons and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Health insurance: Two other numbers to look at

Most people, of course, have almost no control over their health insurance: They get what their employer provides (if they have a good job) or else they get nothing. Whether they

5 Most Common Tax Mistakes Made by College Grads

College grads, your homework isn’t over. Your next assignment is making sure you get the most tax breaks possible.

More Rewards, More Benefits: The JetBlue Plus Card

JetBlue flyers will love the new JetBlue Plus Card that offers bigger and better rewards.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 09/16

Today's great deals include 30% off Armani Exchange, 50% off cartoons like DuckTales and Gargoyles, 60% off Columbia Jackets & Coats for Men, and more!

3 Key Points in Making an Allergy-Free Dog Diet

The key to a quick, nutritious, and inexpensive allergy-free diet is in following these easy points. It may take a little time and effort to prepare this diet but it is a great

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A champion of savings over spending

We're subjected to constant barrage of unhelpful advice to the effect that what the economy needs is more spending. (The stimulus program is one piece of this.) It's kind of unde

Avoid Big Dental Bills with Safe and Inexpensive Products

Dental care is one of those big expenses that hits us in the pocketbook when we least expect it. Most people pay at least some of their dental bills out-of-pocket. Some people go i

6 Interesting Ways Technology Can Help You Buy a Home

House hunting is easier, faster and more fun thanks to these new tools. Are you taking full advantage of them?

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Kids

When you have children, Valentine's Day isn't always about flowers and romance, but it can still be fun.