Over the years I've implemented elaborate tickler systems, email reminders and various other ways to remind myself not to forget to pay a few paper bills. At some point they all f
I recently tried (and failed) a recent Super Double Coupon promotion at my local Kmart. The bad news: I was unable to check out due to a glitch in their system, and I left all my
This week the Federal Trade Commission sent out around $28 million in redress checks to more than 86,000 customers of Bear Stearns and EMC Mortgage Corporation. Apparently EMC Mor
Lately many Californians have been heading to the rivers and streams to prospect for gold. The increase in people taking up this activity has some newspapers writing about "the new
Competition for jobs is fierce but networking is one way of differentiating yourself as a stellar candidate. Here are tips on networking basics as well as ideas on how to avoid see
Today we found articles on ways to use half an hour now to save $1,000 later, how to create happiness with your own talents, and strategies for making leftovers great again.
The Thanksgiving turkey — the centerpiece of the table, and a treat that leads to overindulgence. This tasty bird can also teach us a thing or two about money.
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7 Best Discount Shopping Days of the Year
Black Friday is so played. From Green Monday to Super Saturday, these other big shopping days help you save throughout the season — and beyond.
A One Touch Approach To Managing Household Finances
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay On Budget During the Holidays?
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Double Coupons – They Could Cost You!
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This week the Federal Trade Commission sent out around $28 million in redress checks to more than 86,000 customers of Bear Stearns and EMC Mortgage Corporation. Apparently EMC Mor
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Money making hobby: panning for gold
Lately many Californians have been heading to the rivers and streams to prospect for gold. The increase in people taking up this activity has some newspapers writing about "the new
5 Easiest Ways to Score Free eBooks
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Keeping household appliances spick, span, and humming like brand-new and they'll keep their worth for years to come.
100+ Ways to Make More Money This Year
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Turn Old Clothes Into Money With These 4 Tools and Apps
Clean out your closet and make a little cash with the help of the Internet. It's easy!
Networking Basics for Regular People
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Today we found articles on ways to use half an hour now to save $1,000 later, how to create happiness with your own talents, and strategies for making leftovers great again.
The One Personal Finance Skill You Must Master Before All the Others
Being a master of personal finance requires a few key skills, but none are as important as this one.
7 Things a Thanksgiving Turkey Teaches Us About Money
The Thanksgiving turkey — the centerpiece of the table, and a treat that leads to overindulgence. This tasty bird can also teach us a thing or two about money.
The 5 Best Instant Cameras
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8 Creative Ways to Make Money on Super Bowl Sunday
This year on Super Bowl Sunday skip the chips and dip. These moneymaking plays will fill your wallet with green — and we're not talking guacamole.