When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
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You can't avoid hearing about them these days--people making stupid financial choices. I heard a while back from a woman with huge debts wanting arguments for convincing her husba
The problem with the Nirvana fallacy is simple: there's NEVER a perfect solution, only shades of decisions that are better than others, and mistakes you make and can hopefully lear
Getting hired online is easier now than it ever was. If times are tight for you, you may find yourself looking for ways to make extra cash. The bad news is that everyone else is do
The Education of an American Dreamer: : How a Son of Greek Immigrants Learned His Way from a Nebraska Diner to Washington, Wall Street, and Beyond is the personal memoir of Peter G
The economy is way short of full employment, so naturally, consumer spending is down. Sooner or later employment, I think, will return to normal levels. Consumer spending will re
Rising home foreclosures have made con artists very busy. These scammers use the public records to find homeowners who are in trouble, and then use a variety of schemes to take
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6 Valid Reasons Not to Contribute to Your 401(k)
Depending on your situation and your goals, opting out of your 401(k) plan can be a smart financial decision.
Laddering for higher, more stable returns
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Best Money Tips: Sell Your Skills as an Older Worker
Today we found some stellar articles on selling your skills as an older worker, schooling yourself post graduation, and preventing identity theft for your children.
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Changed Careers?
Tell us if you have ever changed careers and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
4 Ways to Take a Frugal Grownup Spring Break
Spring break isn't just for college kids. Get wild on a budget and have your own grownup spring fling.
Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips for April
Today we found helpful articles on ways to save money in April, bad habits that rob you blind, and budget-friendly ways to improve your health.
The Highest Yielding "Safe" Investment Now - Tax Exempt Money Market Funds
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10 Tips for Landing an Gig Online
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Book review: The Education of an American Dreamer by Peter G. Peterson
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The new normal economy
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Tips for Avoiding a Foreclosure Prevention or Loan Modification Scam
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The 5 Best Robotic Vacuums
A robotic vacuum can be a great way to keep your floors clean without any effort. Here are our picks for the five best!
These 5 Apps Will Save You Money on Your Next Vacation
Want to take an awesome trip and save money while you do it? These great, free smartphone apps can help.
Have Your Best Garage Sale Ever by Following These 9 Retail Secrets
Retailers have been convincing us to buy new stuff for centuries, so why not borrow a few tricks the next time you're trying move some old stuff?
Save 50% or More on Local Stuff with Groupon and Others
An exploding field of new Web sites is delivering an elusive and desirable type of deal: Steep discounts on very local goods and services.
9 Ways to Put All That Snow to Good Use
When the weather outside is frightful, turn that piled up snow into something delightful. (Or at least useful.)
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy is Your Life Insurance Plan?
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