Today we found ways to recover from major financial mistakes, how to afford an amazing trip this year, and home and auto maintenance tasks that people often forget.
Interest rates for ordinary savers held up pretty well after the first Fed rate cut in July last year. There was a simple reason--banks needed the money. With the cr
The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now. That gives us a bit of perspective
This Thursday there will be two nation-wide promotions offering treats to customers of McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts. While I’m a fan of chicken and waffles, I’ve never done chicke
This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
The humble black bean is so much more than than a low-cost staple. Try some of these delicious (and ingenious) ways to prepare the healthy Latin legume.
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We all have a few old electronics lying around that we never use anymore. It seems a waste to just throw them away, but it often takes effort to sell them. Now there is a new ser
When kids are young, investing is usually done on their behalf. However, it's possible to get kids started with their own investments at a surprisingly early age.
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Best Money Tips: How to Recover From Big Financial Mistakes
Today we found ways to recover from major financial mistakes, how to afford an amazing trip this year, and home and auto maintenance tasks that people often forget.
Ask The Readers: Do You Pay For Cable TV?
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Savers suffering as rates fall--what to do
Interest rates for ordinary savers held up pretty well after the first Fed rate cut in July last year. There was a simple reason--banks needed the money. With the cr
12 Financial Moves to Make When a Loved One Dies
Putting off money matters is common even in the best of times. But in the weeks following the death of a loved one, these money decisions can't wait.
What's an employee to do? Part 2
The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now. That gives us a bit of perspective
15 Ways to Make Brown Bagging It Better Than Buying Lunch
You know bringing your own lunch can save you tons — but bleh. Make your midday meal a real reward and you'll win twice.
20 Tasty 5-Ingredient Recipes
When you're hungry, save time and money with these five-ingredient recipes that use items that you may already have on hand.
Get Your Free Chicken and Caffeine on May 15th
This Thursday there will be two nation-wide promotions offering treats to customers of McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts. While I’m a fan of chicken and waffles, I’ve never done chicke
Are You an Ant or a Grasshopper?
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How to Manage Your Debt in 10 Minutes a Week
One way we sabotage debt repayment is by convincing ourselves it's a difficult, time-consuming chore. It isn't if you follow this simple plan.
20 Cheap, Delicious, and Healthy Black Bean Recipes
The humble black bean is so much more than than a low-cost staple. Try some of these delicious (and ingenious) ways to prepare the healthy Latin legume.
The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Working From Home
Working from home is not all pajamas and afternoon naps. If you want to keep your job, you actually have to work, too.
Ask the Readers: Where Do You Want to Retire?
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Should your standard of living rise?
Studies show that a high standard of living doesn't make people happier. People who live in mansions and penthouses aren't any happier than people who live in suburban houses, sma
Turn Unwanted Electronics Into Cash With Gazelle
We all have a few old electronics lying around that we never use anymore. It seems a waste to just throw them away, but it often takes effort to sell them. Now there is a new ser
Best Money Tips: Ways to Find a Job
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to find a job, taking a cruise for cheap, and shaving grocery costs.
Investment Allocation by Age: Birth to 10 Years Old
When kids are young, investing is usually done on their behalf. However, it's possible to get kids started with their own investments at a surprisingly early age.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Nights Out With Your Family
Today we found some stellar articles on cheap nights out with your family, winning interviews, and avoiding a garage sale letdown.