I've recently heard from several people who want to buy a house and are thinking that now may be the time. In particular, they're worried that waiting might cause them to "miss th
We’ve all been there. Bopping down the aisles of your local home furnishings retailer and seeing all the “earth-friendly” products and tools that claim to be “sustainable.” Many o
We are so excited to be mentioned in the most recent print issue of TIME magazine. Readers looking here for blog posts by myself or our other bloggers will find that we have a wid
The hard work of a 9-to-5 may be over with retirement, but another kind of hard work begins — maintaining a comfortable lifestyle. These money moves will help.
A new show named Bank of Mom and Dad just premiered on 9/30/09 on SOAPnet. This show chronicles parents who attempt to reform their financially irresponsible adult children by movi
Today we found some fantastic articles on getting a cheap gym membership, cutting your wedding bill, and things you should and shouldn't buy at Whole Foods.
Today we found some amazing articles on easier ways to save on groceries, tools to help pay off debt and reach goals, and ways college students waste money.
Have you ever found yourself wasting time when you know there's something you could be doing that means a lot to you? I know I find myself there all the time. What we rarely do is
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Choosing Local Businesses
The big-box stores might have everything you want at what seems to be a better price, but there are good reasons why you should buy local.
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10 Money Lessons I Learned From Dad
Dads are a great source of knowledge. And when it comes to saving money, they always seem to know to steer us right. Happy Father's Day!
Bamboozled! The 4 Ways that Bamboo Products May Not be All That “Green”
We’ve all been there. Bopping down the aisles of your local home furnishings retailer and seeing all the “earth-friendly” products and tools that claim to be “sustainable.” Many o
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We are so excited to be mentioned in the most recent print issue of TIME magazine. Readers looking here for blog posts by myself or our other bloggers will find that we have a wid
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Put your home on autopilot with these three gadgets, and watch the savings roll in all year long.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 12/02
Today's great deals include $50 off Kindle Fire HDX 7", 50% off Mattel and Fisher-Price toys, Plantronics Bluetooth Headset $19.99, and more!
12 Fun Ways to Give Experiences Instead of Stuff
Running out of ideas for things to give? Take your giving to the fourth dimension and give your recipient the gift of time well spent.
5 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Decide to Get Married
Finance woes can put a real damper on newly-engaged bliss. Make your marriage happily ever after by getting off to a good financial start.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 12/31
Today's deals include Men's Hoodies/Fleece $24.99 and under, 50% off Intimate Apparel, Kids' Books $1, and more!
10 Ways to Improve Yourself for $100 or Less
Stuck in a rut? You can makeover your career, your finances, and your life for less than $100!
12 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Decide to Retire
The hard work of a 9-to-5 may be over with retirement, but another kind of hard work begins — maintaining a comfortable lifestyle. These money moves will help.
Bank of Mom and Dad: Could Tough Love Cure Financial Irresponsibility?
A new show named Bank of Mom and Dad just premiered on 9/30/09 on SOAPnet. This show chronicles parents who attempt to reform their financially irresponsible adult children by movi
Best Money Tips: Ways to Get a Cheap Gym Membership
Today we found some fantastic articles on getting a cheap gym membership, cutting your wedding bill, and things you should and shouldn't buy at Whole Foods.
Best Money Tips: Easier Ways to Save on Groceries
Today we found some amazing articles on easier ways to save on groceries, tools to help pay off debt and reach goals, and ways college students waste money.
Simple Living: Overcoming Negative Inertia
Have you ever found yourself wasting time when you know there's something you could be doing that means a lot to you? I know I find myself there all the time. What we rarely do is
9 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Robo-Adviser
Robots are taking all the jobs — even the money manager's. Before you let a bot manage your nest egg, make sure it knows what it's doing.
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Your Food Bill
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving on your food bill, painless ways to save for your next vacation, and phrases not to use at work.
7 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Job Hunt
Are you striking out at one job interview after another? Make sure the problem isn't you.
The 10 Kinds of People Who Get Rich (and How They Do It)
What kind of people get rich? See if you have some of these 10 traits and habits common to the wealthy — and learn how you can start amassing riches.