It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
Lately it seems that rent prices have been dropping in many areas of the country. Here in San Mateo some residential apartments are dropping prices as much as 20%. This seemed a
The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.
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A credit card balance transfer is a good first step toward debt reduction and a sounder financial footing. Here's why you shouldn't wait to use one.
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Sinking Dollar: This Time on Purpose
The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.
The 5 Worst Work From Home Jobs
Working from home to earn extra income is a great way to shore up the family budget. Just don't take any of these dubious "opportunities."
Multitasking Sucks Even More Than You Thought
Here's yet another reason to give up on multitasking — plus a simple productivity plan to do instead to help you get stuff done.
8 Dark-Side Motivations to Start Saving
If the usual motivations to save aren't working (emergencies, big purchases, your future), let your dark side guide your money.
Time Is Money. Now Act Like It.
Time really is money. Every second of every day has monetary value, whether you're punching a time clock, running a business, or brushing your teeth.
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Turn TV time into a real workout by adding these quick, but intense fitness routines to your viewing habit.
9 Credit Card Notifications That Can Save You Money
Don't just use credit cards to spend; these helpful alerts make it easier to track, manage, and even save your money.