Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money without trying, student discounts every student should know about, and ways to slam the brakes on impulse buys.
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Making Personal Finance Fun while Fighting for Financial Freedom
My story about how I went from broke, to saving without goals, to fighting for financial independence.
5 Myths About Credit Cards That Won't Go Away
Credit cards have been around for a long time now — and so have all these myths about paying with plastic.
How to Express Condolences Without Saying Something Stupid
Do you feel awkward when you try to express condolences? Try these techniques to show your sympathy.
25 Fun, Frugal Things to Do Tonight Besides Watch TV
Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.
How Much Does Your Credit Card Debt Cost You?
Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
10 Easy Ways to Burn Almost 1000 Extra Calories Per Day
A handful of easy-to-do lifestyle changes can add up to hundreds of calories avoided or shaved — every day. That's almost two pounds a week!
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money Without Trying
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money without trying, student discounts every student should know about, and ways to slam the brakes on impulse buys.
6 Things You'll Encounter When Taking Over a Loved One's Finances
Chances are most of us will eventually have to manage our parents' money. It's not as easy as it looks.
4 New Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund
You've heard it all before: You need an emergency fund. See if these new persuaders don't convince you.
Best Money Tips: Outsmart Your Bank
Today we found some great articles on ways to outsmart your bank, common interview questions, and top 10 tax audit red flags.
Best Money Tips: How to Make Money With Facebook Yard Sales
Today we found articles on how to sell stuff on Facebook Yard Sales, ways to recover from impulse spending, and making money while running errands.
Extreme Couponing? 5 Reasons Why I’ll Pass.
40 hours per week clipping coupons? Stockpiling products you may never use? Extreme couponing may be all the rage, but it's more like madness to me.
6 Ways to Sell Your Body to Science
Your precious bodily fluids are truly that — precious. Find out how to turn you into cold, hard cash.
How to Avoid (and Treat) Cold Sores
Cold sores are painful, ugly, and take a long time to heal. Here's how to avoid (and treat) these nasty little lesions.
20 Genius Storage Ideas for Your Bathroom
Bathrooms fill up with clutter fast. Keep it under control and mostly out of site with some clever, and inexpensive, storage ideas.
Cheap, Quick Homemade Breakfasts
Whether you're wide-eyed or totally groggy in the morning, there's a cheap, quick, at-home breakfast for you. Try one of these great morning noshes.
Should You Save for College Using a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan?
Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?
6 Times You Need to Update Your Will
If you have a will, you're already ahead of the curve. But you need to make sure it's updated, too.
The Best Age to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
If you want to buy long-term care insurance, don't wait until it's too late.
8 Easy Home Maintenance To-Dos for Spring
Spring is in the air and that means home repair. Welcome the warmer days with these must-do maintenance projects.