It’s all the buzz lately as healthcare costs rise, and especially after Michael Moore’s SICKO caught the attention of the masses. Those of us not living in places where everyone
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp
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If you don’t know what the AMT is, you may well be in for a shock this year. And if your household income is around $75,000 or more, gross, then AMT could very well take a big bite
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Today we found a list of the best apps for saving money when you’re dining out, how to clean everything in your kitchen, and memberships that will actually save you money.
Everybody loves free stuff, provided it's actually at no cost to you. Finding it can be a challenge, however. We hook you up with a few great resources.
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I'm Fleeing The Country For Healthcare!
It’s all the buzz lately as healthcare costs rise, and especially after Michael Moore’s SICKO caught the attention of the masses. Those of us not living in places where everyone
Is it Time to Talk with your Parents?
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Do You Need a Financial Planner?
It doesn't take much — a new home, a new business, a wedding — to complicate once simple finances. It might be time to hire a pro.
Can the government help in a recession?
Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp
MIB: The Big Brother for Insurance Companies
MIB. No, it's not the alien-hunting agency Men In Black; it's the illness-hunting agency Medical Information Bureau. And you may not know it, but they could
Cross your fingers and hope you’re not caught by Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) this year.
If you don’t know what the AMT is, you may well be in for a shock this year. And if your household income is around $75,000 or more, gross, then AMT could very well take a big bite
Know Something? Save Time And Tuition
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How Frugal Is Coconut Oil, Really?
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It Broke? Check for a Recall
Recalls aren't just for toys. If something breaks, especially earlyish in the product's life, check it out and you may just get a free replacement.
6 Ways to Save Money on Preschool Enrollment
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Best Money Tips: Achieve Your Financial Goals
Today we found some awesome articles on achieving your financial goals, signs you could be in financial trouble, and sticking to a budget.
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Despite shortchanges in earnings, women just may be able to retire with more wealth than men. Here's why.
3 Ways Good Sleep Makes You Wealthier
Being short on a few winks is bad for more than just your health. A bad night's sleep can lead to many harmful money mistakes, too.
6 Ways to Get Paid for Saving Money
Interest, dividends, and investment earnings aren't the only ways to make money by saving. Get paid to save with these rewards, tax credits, prizes, and more.
Flashback Friday: Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month With These 95 Crock Pot Dishes
January is National Slow Cooking Month! Celebrate with our epic roundup of 95 delicious Crock Pot recipes.
Five Reasons Why I Love Public Transportation
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
Best Money Tips: 15 Best Apps for Savings on Dining Out
Today we found a list of the best apps for saving money when you’re dining out, how to clean everything in your kitchen, and memberships that will actually save you money.
How to Find Really Free Freebies
Everybody loves free stuff, provided it's actually at no cost to you. Finding it can be a challenge, however. We hook you up with a few great resources.
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