Do you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend?
Even if your child isn't interested in self-employment later in life, these entrepreneurial skills will help no matter what life or career path they pursue.
Financial panics used to be quite ordinary. In the century or two prior to the great depression, there was a panic every 15 or 20 years. Since the great depression we haven't had
I've tried to avoid predicting energy prices, except to say that they'll be volatile. I'm not a bit surprised to see oil and gasoline prices dropping by half in the past few month
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Your House Is a Hobby, Not an Investment
Never think of a house as an investment. Instead, think of it for what it really is — a time and money hole that can be fun to own.
10 Negotiation Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Deal
From small buys to major life purchases, negotiation can make or break the deal. Win your next haggle-sesh by avoiding these common mistakes.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Financial Goals for 2018?
Tell us about your financial goals for 2018 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Help! My Money Scares Me!: Tips for Educating Yourself Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Do you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend?
Best Money Tips: Teaching Your Teen Financial Responsibility
Today we found some stellar articles on teaching your teen financial responsibility, things you should buy new, and uses for baking soda.
Ask the Readers: What Money Lessons Did You Learn From Your Mom?
Tell us about the money lessons you learned from your mom and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.
5 Lessons That Teach Your Kid to Be Their Own Boss
Even if your child isn't interested in self-employment later in life, these entrepreneurial skills will help no matter what life or career path they pursue.
Ask the Readers: Would You Rather Rent or Buy a Home?
Tell us if you would rather rent or buy a home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Save Money by Shopping at the Craft Store — Even If You're Not a Crafter
Craft stores aren't just for crafters. Your local craft store has plenty of good home decor buys and super cheap gifts, no assembly required.
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 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress?
Tell us your tips for reducing holiday stress and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Reasons to Keep Your Money Separated After Marriage
Most couples assume sharing money is just part of marriage. But it doesn't have to be.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Time-Saver Meals?
Tell us about your favorite time-saver meals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Surviving a financial panic -- lessons from the past
Financial panics used to be quite ordinary. In the century or two prior to the great depression, there was a panic every 15 or 20 years. Since the great depression we haven't had
Best Money Tips: Things to Do to Get a Raise at Work
Today we found some stellar articles on getting a raise at work, going to college for free, and curing a spending hangover.
The 5 Best Body Scrubs
Keeping your skin fresh and blemish-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these body scrubs and your skin will shine bright like a diamond.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Best Back-to-School Tips?
Tell us your best back-to-school tips and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Invest some of this cheap energy
I've tried to avoid predicting energy prices, except to say that they'll be volatile. I'm not a bit surprised to see oil and gasoline prices dropping by half in the past few month
9 Financial Moves You Will Always Regret
Life is best lived with no regrets. But if you make these money moves, you’re sure to have a few.