I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90
If you're willing to allow someone else to be the first to spill coffee on the upholstery, you can save thousands of dollars on your next car purchase.
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
So long, Stinktown! If your current zipcode just isn't doing it for you, pull up stakes and start over fresh in one of these five forward looking 'burgs.
A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
Too much stuff getting in your way and getting you down? Part cleaning and part therapy, deep decluttering clears ours heads while it clears out space.
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90% off is not a deal if you don’t need it.
I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90
Save Money on Appliances at any Time of Year
You may be looking into buying a replacement for that old fridge or dishwasher, but take a minute to run through these tips.
8 Ways to Be a Better Human by Living Like a Vampire
If you can look past their blood thirst and fundamental moral depravity, vampires have a lot to teach us about being human.
The Capital One Platinum Prestige Credit Card Offers Value Instead of Perks
The Capital One Platinum Prestige card drops the usual rewards card bells and whistles and offers a simple, no fee, low APR credit product.
7 Reasons to Love That Used Car Smell
If you're willing to allow someone else to be the first to spill coffee on the upholstery, you can save thousands of dollars on your next car purchase.
What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
Evolve Your Money Management Beyond the Budget
Budgeting can be complicated, tedious, and inflexible. But for some, there's a simpler, more reliable way to accomplish the same thing.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have Yard Sales?
Tell us about your yard sales and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Freeing Yourself From Debt
Today we found some awesome articles on freeing yourself from debt, reasons to not send professional emails after dark, and renting vs. buying stuff.
Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
The 5 Best Cities for Starting Over
So long, Stinktown! If your current zipcode just isn't doing it for you, pull up stakes and start over fresh in one of these five forward looking 'burgs.
250 Miles With Sarge: Lessons On Loyalty, Perseverance, And More
A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
How a Big Family Survives in a Home With One Bathroom
Sharing a single bathroom with a large family or several roommates isn't ideal. Here's how a family of seven (and growing!) makes it work.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Winter Activity?
Tell us about your favorite winter activity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Beauty is in the Eyes of the Employer
It as been suggested that people may be splurging for cosmetic surgery thinking that it will give them an advantage in getting a job.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Groceries?
Tell us how you save money on groceries and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Maximize the Value of Your Airline Miles and Points
Should you pay with points or pay with cash? Learn how to apply the Two Cent Rule and maximize the value of your travel rewards.
So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
Big List of Military Discounts
Hundreds of American companies offer discounts to active and veteran service members. Find one of your favorites on this list of 50 popular retailers.
12 Ways a Deep Declutter Can Improve Your Life
Too much stuff getting in your way and getting you down? Part cleaning and part therapy, deep decluttering clears ours heads while it clears out space.