Owning a home has become inextricably linked to the American dream, as much a part of the social fabric as baseball and apple pie. But the reality is that most Americans would be b
Just as a diet doesn't mean you can never enjoy food again, a budget doesn't mean that you can never buy again. Here are a few strategies to help you reduce your spending.
When it comes to living longer, healthier lives, it's the little things that count. Add a few (or all!) of these habits to your routine and feel better, longer.
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
Today is April 15th, also known as the dreaded Tax Day in America. Due to the recession many people may find that they do not have enough money in the bank to pay what they owe. I
Today we found some great articles on where to find the cheapest holiday gifts, how to not freak out over a canceled flight, and gift ideas for people who have everything.
I am sure you have encountered a store or gas station that has a set of prices for cash customers and a set of prices for credit card customers. Usually the credit card customer h
Scoring jeans for super cheap is great — but it's even better when they're long lasting. Here's how to score the most valuable pair of jeans for your buck.
Hate cleaning? Don't do it! OK, you'll never be able to avoid cleaning entirely, but if you follow these tips, you can drastically reduce your scrubbing time.
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9 Financial Moves You Will Always Regret
Life is best lived with no regrets. But if you make these money moves, you’re sure to have a few.
The Fallacy of Homeownership as a Sound Investment
Owning a home has become inextricably linked to the American dream, as much a part of the social fabric as baseball and apple pie. But the reality is that most Americans would be b
How Not to Buy Too Much
Just as a diet doesn't mean you can never enjoy food again, a budget doesn't mean that you can never buy again. Here are a few strategies to help you reduce your spending.
Live Long and Prosper With These 15 Small Healthy Habits
When it comes to living longer, healthier lives, it's the little things that count. Add a few (or all!) of these habits to your routine and feel better, longer.
Best Money Tips: How to Look Amazing in Photos
Today we found articles on easy ways to look amazing in photos, how to survive on minimum wage, and time-saving laundry tips.
Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
10 Local Charities That Could Use Your Stuff
Start your holiday giving early (and help people and animals in your community) by donating goods to these sometimes overlooked organizations.
Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: Would You Ding Your Credit to Get Out of Debt?
Tell us if you would ding your credit to get out of debt and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $150 or one of two $25 Amazon Gift Cards!
What can you do if you cannot afford to pay your taxes
Today is April 15th, also known as the dreaded Tax Day in America. Due to the recession many people may find that they do not have enough money in the bank to pay what they owe. I
Best Money Tips: Letting Go of Financial Stress
Today we found some great articles on letting go of financial stress, Black Friday deals from the biggest stores, and avoiding binge-shopping.
Retire for Half the Cost in These 5 Countries
Help your retirement funds go twice as far by retiring in one of these beautiful locales abroad. They're almost too cheap to be true!
14 Frugal Ways to Meet and Stay in Touch With People Around the World
Broaden your horizons, learn new languages and meet fascinating people with these fun activities.
Best Money Tips: Where to Find the Cheapest Holiday Gifts
Today we found some great articles on where to find the cheapest holiday gifts, how to not freak out over a canceled flight, and gift ideas for people who have everything.
Mortgage Application Declined? Here’s How to Respond
If your mortgage application was declined, there's still hope! Take these five simple steps to get back on track.
Top 5 Health Care Terms You've Heard Of, But Don't Know What They Mean
Take control of your health care by learning these critical terms.
Would you get rid of credit cards if stores give more discounts to customers who pay cash ?
I am sure you have encountered a store or gas station that has a set of prices for cash customers and a set of prices for credit card customers. Usually the credit card customer h
How to Make Amazon Prime Day Actually Worth It This Year
Not sure if Amazon Prime Day is actually worth it? Here are a few ways to save.
How to Select the Best Jeans for Your Money
Scoring jeans for super cheap is great — but it's even better when they're long lasting. Here's how to score the most valuable pair of jeans for your buck.
11 Ways to Have a Clean Place Without Cleaning
Hate cleaning? Don't do it! OK, you'll never be able to avoid cleaning entirely, but if you follow these tips, you can drastically reduce your scrubbing time.
14 Unexpected Uses for Sugar
You can do a lot more with a sack of sugar than sweeten your tea and bake some cookies. Read on to learn 14 other ways sugar can enrich your life.