Our friends at Get Rich Slowly are running a video contest with $500 prizes — find out how to enter, and watch our Senior Editor reveal her favorite finance tip.
Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China!
Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]
Part three of my Real Hustle compliation is the one I have wanted to feature for a very long time. The other two posts were lighter in nature, this one is more grim as it involves more of your hard-earned cash being swindled from you. [more]
Investing can be one of the most intimidating parts of personal finance. But if you follow these five steps, you'll be on your way to smart, sound investing.
Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
United's MileagePlus program offers award flights on a wide variety of partner airlines, and there are plenty of ways to stretch those miles even further.
Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to.
I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
Not only will you earn points on purchases you make with the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa, charitable donations you make with the card will merit you rewards as well.
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Our friends at Get Rich Slowly are running a video contest with $500 prizes — find out how to enter, and watch our Senior Editor reveal her favorite finance tip.
Tiny Nestegg? Retire abroad!
Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China! Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]
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Summer is moving season for lots of us. Make sure you land in the right place by avoiding some common rental miscues.
Street market scams. Don't believe the hype.
Part three of my Real Hustle compliation is the one I have wanted to feature for a very long time. The other two posts were lighter in nature, this one is more grim as it involves more of your hard-earned cash being swindled from you. [more]
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5 Reasons July Is a Great Month for Stocks
July is usually a banner month for the stock market. In between sand castles and sunbathing, here's why you should do some investing!
Make These 7 Money Moves Now Or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
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Best Money Tips: Help Your Children Build Credit
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Investing 101: 5 Essential Steps
Investing can be one of the most intimidating parts of personal finance. But if you follow these five steps, you'll be on your way to smart, sound investing.
5 Surprises When Downsizing to a Condo
Condo living is a common way to downsize. But for homeowners making the leap, it comes with a few surprises you may not expect.
Create Your First Shared Budget Without Blowing Up Your Relationship
Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
Shoddy PC repair tech caught in sting operation.
I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
How to Get More Value From United Airlines Miles
United's MileagePlus program offers award flights on a wide variety of partner airlines, and there are plenty of ways to stretch those miles even further.
The end of the Energizer bunny: SIX products that don't need batteries.
Since I became a father, my household's battery consumption has quadrupled. [more]
Plan for expensive fuel
Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to. I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
Jettison the Junk: Why Clutter Clouds Your Mind and Saps Your Energy
A life cluttered with junk not only takes up space — it can take your energy, too.
U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa Credit Card Review
Not only will you earn points on purchases you make with the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa, charitable donations you make with the card will merit you rewards as well.
7 Self-Care Rituals for the Newly Retired
Your Golden Years are finally here! Now that you're done working, make sure you leave enough time in your day for self-care.