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Now, more than ever, financial “experts” are crawling out of the woodwork, ready to give you advice on pinching pennies in a tight economy. While all of this concern and guidance
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Why Would Anyone Pay Mortgages With Credit Cards?
Today I received an email that advertised a program where you can earn rewards by paying your mortgage with a credit card. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea.
Your Kitchen: Splurge on This, Save on That
No need to splurge on every kitchen tool worthy of a pro chef. Even seasoned cooks can save by knowing where to economize.
The 5 Best Mixers
Whether you're stirring sauces or creaming together cake batter, a hand or stand mixer can be a valuable kitchen tool. Here are your best options.
4 Surprising Reasons to Always Use Your Credit Card
Did you know that your credit card has built in protection for your purchases?
Will house prices keep dropping?
I don't think much of the "buy low, sell high" model for house purchases. I think a house should be purchased as a place to live, in which case the main questions are whether you
Ask the Readers: What New Skill Do You Want to Learn?
Tell us about a new skill you want to learn and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Tech Tips for Job Hunting
Today we found some fantastic articles on tech tips for job hunting, how to find the right roommate, and lowering your cooling costs.
Here's What Happens to a Mortgage in a Divorce
Divorce is messy. And step one is figuring out how to split ways with your biggest shared asset; your home.
Best Money Tips: Save Money as a Wedding Guest
Today we found some great articles on saving money as a wedding guest, getting your family on board to save dough, and spotting a horrible roommate before moving in.
Free and cheap things to do in Champaign-Urbana
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
Ask the Readers: Do You Play the Lottery?
Tell us whether you play the lottery and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Cheap, Easy, and Not-So-Obvious Ways to Invest in a Company's Stock
There are many ways to invest besides buying shares in a company's stock through a brokerage firm. Discover eight cheap (or free!) ways.
6 Money Myths About Stay-At-Home Moms
Being a stay-at-home mom isn't all mid-day naps and clipping coupons. Learn why SAH moms are financially savvy and so much more than a stereotype.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Form of Entertainment?
Tell us about your favorite form of entertainment and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
12 Easy Ways to Avoid Student Loan Debt
Completing college is hard enough without the mountain of debt that usually follows. Here's how to get the education without the financial stress.
What Makes You the Expert?
Now, more than ever, financial “experts” are crawling out of the woodwork, ready to give you advice on pinching pennies in a tight economy. While all of this concern and guidance
How to Delegate at Work and at Home in 4 Easy Steps
Delegating may be the busy person's best productivity tool. Learn how to get the results you want while strengthening relationships.
Get More Money for Your Stuff With These Retail Secrets
If the big-box retailers can move boatloads of inventory with these pricing secrets, then you can, too.
The 5 Best Panini Presses
Panini presses are good for more than just sandwiches — these great appliances can also help you grill up food quickly and easily.
Menu Planning Backwards and Forwards
We all know it saves time and money to plan a weekly dinner menu. You're also more likely to eat a healthy diet and less likely to cop out and pick up a Big Mac, because you know y