Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
You can't cheat time; and hair pulling, sweating, and crying won't get it done, either. But you can meet a tight deadline with one or more of these tips.
HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
You have things you need to carry at all times, and a painless way to do so. Get any of these five backpacks and your stuff will always be taken care of.
Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell
Everyone is talking about the staggering costs of health care these days, but they don't talk about pet health care. And it's not cheap. Not even close.
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11 Investing Tips You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self
If you could go back 20 years and give your younger you some investment advice, would it echo any of these 11 pearls of financial wisdom?
Evolve Your Money Management Beyond the Budget
Budgeting can be complicated, tedious, and inflexible. But for some, there's a simpler, more reliable way to accomplish the same thing.
Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
Beauty is in the Eyes of the Employer
It as been suggested that people may be splurging for cosmetic surgery thinking that it will give them an advantage in getting a job.
So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
Pre-Approved for Credit Card Offers: Are You Pre-Qualified?
What does it mean when you get a preapproved or prequalified credit card offer in the mail?
Don't Panic! How to Meet a Deadline
You can't cheat time; and hair pulling, sweating, and crying won't get it done, either. But you can meet a tight deadline with one or more of these tips.
5 Unexpected Side Benefits of Your Side Hustle
Making extra money on the side isn't only about the extra money — find out about the other perks that come with a side job.
10 Hidden Housing Costs New Homeowners Don't Expect
Buying a house comes with tons of hidden costs — and newbie buyers tend to overlook these 10 big ones.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Holiday Shortcuts?
Tell us about your holiday shortcuts and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Creative Ways to Upcycle Used Baby Furniture
Wondering what to do with that old crib or changing table? It could become a stunning addition to a kitchen or dining room!
12 Words You Need to Delete From Your Resume Right Now
HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
25 Essential Tricks for Quick and Easy Cleaning
Who has time to clean? Get your place ship shape in a hurry with this collection of clever cleaning shortcuts.
10 Ways to Salvage a Burnt Meal
So your dinner got a little overdone. Instead of throwing food (and money!) in the trash, save it instead.
The 5 Best Backpacks
You have things you need to carry at all times, and a painless way to do so. Get any of these five backpacks and your stuff will always be taken care of.
Alice.com: How to Save on Toilet Paper and Diapers Without Working Hard
Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell
Living Cheaply for the Long Term
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."
Are Rebates Worthy of You?
Rebates may sound like a great deal, especially when you are trying to save money, but are they really worth your time?
7 Frugal Living Skills You Should Be Teaching Your Children
No matter how young or old your kids may be, they will certainly be better off if they learn these frugal living skills now.
Is Pet Health Insurance Worth It?
Everyone is talking about the staggering costs of health care these days, but they don't talk about pet health care. And it's not cheap. Not even close.