The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.
Credit cards can dominate your life (and ruin your budget) if you're not careful. Use these 5 warning signs to make sure you stay on top of your spending habits.
Today we found articles on lottery facts that may surprise you, mind and behavioral tricks that help you save, and how to upcycle an old filing cabinet into garden storage.
In case you’ve missed the multitude of articles concerning end-of-year tax-planning, here are the two most important moves you should consider over the next few days.
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Sinking Dollar: This Time on Purpose
The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.
How to Turn $25 a Week Into Almost $7000 in 5 Years
You don't need thousands of dollars to earn real money investing. All you need is $25 a week and a plan — this plan.
5 Signs That Your Credit Card Spending Is Out of Control
Credit cards can dominate your life (and ruin your budget) if you're not careful. Use these 5 warning signs to make sure you stay on top of your spending habits.
The 5 Worst Work From Home Jobs
Working from home to earn extra income is a great way to shore up the family budget. Just don't take any of these dubious "opportunities."
Best Money Tips: 12 Surprising Lottery Facts
Today we found articles on lottery facts that may surprise you, mind and behavioral tricks that help you save, and how to upcycle an old filing cabinet into garden storage.
8 Ways Convenience is Screwing Your Finances
Convenience is great, but sometimes it costs more than it's worth.
Wise Bread Reloaded: Late Summer Grilling
Take a step back to summer's past for great grilling recipes tips and tricks you can enjoy in the waning weekends of summer present.
5 Stocks to Buy If You Love the Earth
If you love all things green — that is, both the earth and making money — these eco-conscious stocks are for you.
8 Dark-Side Motivations to Start Saving
If the usual motivations to save aren't working (emergencies, big purchases, your future), let your dark side guide your money.
How Single Parents Can Juggle Retirement Savings, Too
Being a single parent is hard work. Being a single parent and adequately funding your retirement is extra hard. But you can do it.
It’s Not Too Late: Last Minute End of Year Tax Planning
In case you’ve missed the multitude of articles concerning end-of-year tax-planning, here are the two most important moves you should consider over the next few days.
Want to Be Happier? Work These 7 Magic Words into Your Vocabulary
The words we say and think have a strong influence over our moods and emotions. Harness their power to gain (and spread) more happiness in your life.
Best Money Tips: Grocery Shopping Tips from Extreme Couponers
Today we found articles on grocery shopping tips from extreme couponers, ways to save at Amazon, and how to have a better morning.
How to Fight Off Every Cause of Bad Breath
Nobody wants to be the one who fouls the room with stinky breath. Take a few simple steps to keep your exhalations modest and inoffensive.
6 Things It's Better to Buy at the Last Minute
Need a good deal? For certain items, the early birds do not get the worm.
The 5 Most Dangerous Things Hiding in Your Home Right Now
It's an unfortunate truth: home is where the accidents happen. Protect yourself and your family by uncovering these five hidden dangers.
The 5 Best Reasons to Start Investing in Bonds Now
Bonds offer investors several advantages, but you should understand their potential risks and basic terms before you jump in.
Imagine Eating to Lose Weight (and Save Money)
Ready for what might be the cheapest weight-loss technique of all time? Imagine eating. (Don't worry, you actually eat too.)
Bohemians Then and Now
Whenever people try to support themselves through their art, the bohemian lifestyle appears out of the resulting poverty and freedom.
10 Things You Should NOT Do to Your Yard This Fall
With the holidays approaching the last thing on your mind is next year's lawn. Prep your yard now to save time and money on landscaping next spring.