My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
It seems the retail giants are serious in their quest to get hold of your economic stimulus check. One of the biggest, Sears, is offering to multiply your check if you spend it the
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
If there are two pieces of financial advice that get hammered more often than any others, they're "Get out of debt" and "Put enough in your 401(k) to get any corporate match." Wi
Today we found some fantastic articles on important financial tasks to do each year, things you should do with your money in your 20s, and the newlywed's guide to budgeting.
Today we found articles on easy ways to avoid daily money traps, how to keep your beach vacation within budget, and the worst fee you can possibly pay.
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Budgeting in a time of inflation
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
How to turn an $1800 stimulus check into $1980.
It seems the retail giants are serious in their quest to get hold of your economic stimulus check. One of the biggest, Sears, is offering to multiply your check if you spend it the
Should You Choose a Roth 401k or a Regular 401k?
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
The 7 Debt Payoffs That Boost Your Credit Score the Most
If you've got more than one kind of debt to repay, target the debt that hurts your credit score the most and watch your rating improve — fast.
8 Debt Reduction Mistakes Even Smart People Make
Even the smartest people make mistakes while trying to reduce debt. Don’t be one of them.
5 Ways Science Says Travel Is Good for Your Health
The perks of travel go way beyond curing a serious case of wanderlust. Travel is good for your health, too!
Hold Off On Heating with These 10 Warming Ways
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
Funding your 401(k) when you're in debt
If there are two pieces of financial advice that get hammered more often than any others, they're "Get out of debt" and "Put enough in your 401(k) to get any corporate match." Wi
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.
15 Ways to Make Money While You Travel
You can extend your stay and deepen your experience by hustling up side jobs (or even full-time gigs) while you roam. Here's how to do it.
Getting Rid of Acne
This is not a complete list of ways to fix problem zits, but rather a few tips that I've picked up along my acne journey that surprised me.
8 Ways to Reduce Mortgage Closing Costs
Mortgage closing costs can add up to thousands of dollars. Discover how you can easily and drastically reduce these costs.
Best Money Tips: Important Financial Tasks to Do Each Year
Today we found some fantastic articles on important financial tasks to do each year, things you should do with your money in your 20s, and the newlywed's guide to budgeting.
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Avoid Daily Money Traps
Today we found articles on easy ways to avoid daily money traps, how to keep your beach vacation within budget, and the worst fee you can possibly pay.
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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6 Smart Ways to Help Your Appliances Retain Their Value
Keeping household appliances spick, span, and humming like brand-new and they'll keep their worth for years to come.
Teen Wins $100,000 Scholarship From the H&R Block Budget Challenge
Learn how 17-year-old Sean Lawrence won the contest and how your family can participate in the next one.
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.
Who Cares if there's a Recession? I just started a business
Thinking about starting a little business on the side in the middle of a recession? Go ahead and try it! I am.