Today we found some great articles on how to combat student loan debt, things to consider when signing up for a loyalty program, and ways to save on gas.
There's nothing friendly about the price of goods and services at the airport. Avoid these bad buys if you can — and save your money for a couple of concourse deals.
Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
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9 Signs You're Suffering From Lifestyle Inflation
Keeping up with the Joneses is not the only sign of creeping lifestyle inflation. How many of these signs of profligacy do you recognize?
6 Ways to Ask Your Boss for Better Work-Life Balance
Unless you're self-employed, the only way to improve your work-life balance is to ask. Get your boss to say yes with this clear plan.
36 Workouts You Can Do in Your Living Room While It's Cold Out
Yeah, it's cold outside, but that's no excuse to skip your workout. All you need is few feet of living room and the desire to get moving.
Best Money Tips: Combat Student Loan Debt
Today we found some great articles on how to combat student loan debt, things to consider when signing up for a loyalty program, and ways to save on gas.
How to Enjoy Las Vegas Without Losing Your Shirt
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except for your money. You don't have to leave it all behind.
The 8 Worst and Best Airport Buys
There's nothing friendly about the price of goods and services at the airport. Avoid these bad buys if you can — and save your money for a couple of concourse deals.
Gas Prices Begin a Rebound: 5 Things to Know Now Before You Buy Your Next Car
Gas is up nearly 30 cents from a month ago, so fill up on information about how that rebound could affect your bank account.
10 Things to Know Before You Start a Home Improvement Project
Don't take a hammer to that wall you want to tear down until you consider these things first.
10 Airline Perks From Yesteryear That Seem Unbelievable Today
Flying wasn't always such a hassle. Reminisce about these unbelievable, long-gone perks from the good old days of air travel.
How to Buy a Mattress in 10 Minutes or Less
Losing sleep over a subpar mattress? Pick out a new one in under 10 minutes with these tips. No more tossing and turning!
How to Successfully Negotiate Everything With Your Kid
Negotiation is a key financial skill many of us don't learn until we're adults. Here's how to teach your kids the basics.
3 Pearls of Financial Wisdom From Alan Greenspan
While Greenspan's tenure as Fed Chairman ended on a sour note (he missed the housing bubble), his knowledge is tremendous. Heed the Oracle.
How to Reduce the Costs of a Cash Advance
Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
What Is Your Time Worth?
If a top hedge fund manager takes out his garbage, you could say that it cost him more than $100,000. What is your time worth?
6 Sneaky Ways You Cheat on Your Budget
No one likes a cheater — your budget included! Nix these small budget habits that are causing big harm to your finances.
Is Green Tea All It's Cracked Up to Be? It's close.
I've been enjoying the snarky articles at Slate.com recently focusing on the commoditization of Eastern traditions, such as yoga. [more]
Here's What Happens to an Account in Collections — Even When You Pay Up
Paying off or settling an account in collections is better than avoiding it. Just don't expect your credit score to rebound soon.
Tips For Using Hotel Reward Points to Get the Most Value
Make sure you're getting the most value when redeeming your hotel reward points.
How to Shop: A Beginner's Guide
It might sound silly, but buying stuff can be a daunting experience — especially when you want to spend little and get a lot. Here's how to do it.
15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.