My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
Have good credit? A low APR on your credit cards? Always pay your bills on time? That's not going to stop your credit card company from jacking up your rate whenever they feel like
On July 24th, 2008, the Federal minimum wage in The United States will increase from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour in accordance to the 2007 amendment to the Fair Labor Standar
MySpace, Facebook, and LinkedIn are familiar (and often tired) ways to reach out to others with similar interests and goals. So why am I not surprised to see Social Networking hit
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
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Budgeting in a time of inflation
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Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
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Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Vouchers?
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Should You Choose a Roth 401k or a Regular 401k?
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Way to Beat the Heat?
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There's a Lot to Like About Frugal Living
Why go frugal? Saving money is just the start.
4 Tax Mistakes New Parents Make
In the bustle of parenthood, new moms and dads often forget about these huge potential tax savings. Are you making the same mistake?
10 Stocks That Are Actually Having a Good Year
The Stock Market stumbled into 2016, pulled down by cheap oil and worries about China. Despite all that, these stocks are stepping lively into spring.
Your Interest Rates Are About to Go Up
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Flashback Friday: The 99 Best Fitness Hacks of All Time
Getting in shape takes time, determination, and the right strategy. Luckily, we have the best fitness hacks the Internet has ever seen.
The Federal Minimum Wage Increases This Week - Are You Getting a Pay Raise?
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Finding the right job takes time and perseverance. But with the right career tips, you can get your dream job without having to wait forever.
Ask the Readers: How Would You Spend Your Dream Vacation?
Tell us how you would spend your dream vacation and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Are You Wearing a Costume for Halloween This Year?
Tell us whether you're wearing a costume this Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
When MySpace Meets your Local Producer: Fresh Food Makes a Tech Leap
MySpace, Facebook, and LinkedIn are familiar (and often tired) ways to reach out to others with similar interests and goals. So why am I not surprised to see Social Networking hit
Best Money Tips: Ways to Handle a Cash Catastrophe
Today we found some fantastic articles on handling a cash catastrophe, saving money on textbooks, and banishing bad money habits.
The Upside of Down
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay On Budget During the Holidays?
Tell us how you stay on budget during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!