Which is the better investment? Know how ETFs and mutual funds work can help you decide which is best for your needs. Let's have them face off, and see how each performs.
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The Duel: ETFs vs. Mutual Funds
Which is the better investment? Know how ETFs and mutual funds work can help you decide which is best for your needs. Let's have them face off, and see how each performs.
Restaurant.com helps you save for Valentine's Day - 60% off gift certifcates and a free $15 FTD gift card!
A few months ago I shared a coupon code for Restaurant.com that allowed 80% off on their already discounted gift certificates, and that post was quite popular. Today I found that
8 Ways to Eliminate Debt While in Grad School
Grad school doesn’t have to wreak havoc on your finances. In fact, if you plan carefully, you can even graduate debt-free.
Best Tips for First Time Home Buyers: Learn to Trust
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5 Reasons Why It's OK to Get a Tax Refund
For most of us, getting a refund is not only more convenient, but the smarter choice as well.
When More is Less
We've all heard that less is more. If you're like me, you've also heard at least a million ways to apply that. But is the opposite ever true? Do we ever save in the long run by spe
The New Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi Is Good News for Costco Shoppers
Curious how the new Costco card stacks up? Here’s everything you need to know about the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi.
The Ultimate Guide to Flying During the Holidays
Holiday travel adventures are fast approaching. Take some of the frustration out of the trip with some clever advice on planning, packing, and persevering.
80 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for $10 or Less
There's still plenty of time to wrap up holiday shopping. Stuff your collection of stockings with a couple of these fun and frugal small gifts.
9 Side Jobs for Athletic Types
Good news, athletes! You can get your fitness on while you make a little extra cash.
Beginner's Guide to Finding Your Interior Design Style
Can a fun personality quiz find your personal style in less than 30 seconds?
10 Great Reasons to Drink Wine
Wine's great taste is reason enough to drink a glass or two. But if you need more to justify that drink, consider these 10 health benefits.
Crappy practice is a waste of time
If you want to get good at something, you need to practice. If you're not trying to get better, and just want to enjoy doing whatever it is, there's no need to practice--do what y
7 Personal Finance Lessons From Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen's music speaks to the trials and tribulations of common folk — often including some hard lessons about money.
9 Fun Activities to Help You Tighten Up Your Work Skills
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Not driving your less-frugal friends crazy
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
Boost Your Creativity: 9 Surprising Ways to Generate New Ideas
If you need some fresh ideas, find them with these simple tricks that unleash your brain's creative potential.
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New Income Based Federal Student Loans Repayment Plan - Can You Benefit?
This month a new repayment plan for federal student loans is going into effect that allows borrowers to base their monthly payments on their income after graduation. Here are some
8 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Declutter
So much clutter is stuff that seems important, but really isn't. Give your things this quiz, and if they don't pass, it's time to let them go.