Well, it's that time again. The tax deadline is just around the corner. If you still haven't done your return, take a look at the top 20 funky, strange and outrageous deductions
The idea of giving away what you have especially if you don't have much is a tough one to wrap your head around. But if you truly want to be rich (both literally and figu
You may (or may not) be delinquent with a debt payment, but debt collectors don’t have carte blanche with regards to how they can hustle the money from you. Some can be rude, make
True confessions? I'm a girl and a depression shopper (as in shopping, not unlike cheesecake, makes me momentarily happy like millions of other Sex and the City watching gals). But
Yesterday Henry Paulson decided to use the power given to him by the housing bailout bill to officially take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This is a decision that has a huge im
My wife spotted this book at the library and brought it home, suggesting (based on the title) that it might be a sort of anti-Wise Bread that I could read and mock. When I started
The garden's bounty is arriving in overflowing CSA boxes and crowded store produce bins. Now is the time to learn the sweet and sour art of home food preservation.
Just when you thought the world of consumer product recalls was largely limited to lead-based toys, laceration hazards, and the phenomenon of exploding laptop batteries, we can now
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20 amazing, outrageous and just plain weird tax deductions
Well, it's that time again. The tax deadline is just around the corner. If you still haven't done your return, take a look at the top 20 funky, strange and outrageous deductions
How to Manage Money When You Hate Thinking About It
If the thought of managing your green has you seeing red, take heart; it doesn't have to be complicated!
6 Guilty Pleasures That Are Killing Your Budget
Don't let your guilty pleasure ruin your budget. Instead, see how much your habit is really costing you each year and how to better spend the money.
Charitable Giving: Give in Order to Receive
The idea of giving away what you have especially if you don't have much is a tough one to wrap your head around. But if you truly want to be rich (both literally and figu
Investments Worth Making With $50 or Less
When it comes to investment, $50 or less might not seem like a lot of money, but there are plenty of ways to take that sum and watch it grow.
Money Matters: Why All the Secrecy?
As I alluded to in another article, I am amazed at how people will si
14 Behaviors and Attitudes That Can Drive Workplace Success
Ever wondered how you can influence your workplace and long-term career success? Here are 14 behaviors and attitudes that can make a difference.
2-Minute Read: What You Need to Know About Cash Advances
Before you request a cash advance through your credit card, scan this quick read so you understand what's involved.
We're Giving Away $600 for the Holidays!
We've teamed up with several other Personal Finance bloggers to give away $600 in prizes!
Dealing with Nasty Debt Collectors
You may (or may not) be delinquent with a debt payment, but debt collectors don’t have carte blanche with regards to how they can hustle the money from you. Some can be rude, make
6 Tax Deductions Job-Hunters Can’t Afford to Overlook
If you spent part of last year looking for a job, you might like the IRS a little more this tax season. Discover tax deductions just for job seekers.
Strategic Thriftstore Shopping
True confessions? I'm a girl and a depression shopper (as in shopping, not unlike cheesecake, makes me momentarily happy like millions of other Sex and the City watching gals). But
4 Surprising Reasons to Always Use Your Credit Card
Did you know that your credit card has built in protection for your purchases?
How does the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bailout affect you?
Yesterday Henry Paulson decided to use the power given to him by the housing bailout bill to officially take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This is a decision that has a huge im
Roll, Don't Fold (and 10 Other Tricks for Packing Fast)
Travel's fun, but packing for travel isn't. Make a dull chore interesting (and done) by tackling it quickly and efficiently.
Book review: Spend 'til The End
My wife spotted this book at the library and brought it home, suggesting (based on the title) that it might be a sort of anti-Wise Bread that I could read and mock. When I started
Investment Secrets of the Rich and Famous
Sure, celebrities have a lot more income to work with than most of us, but that doesn't mean we can't learn from their investing techniques.
Preserving In-Season Foods for Off-Season Feasts
The garden's bounty is arriving in overflowing CSA boxes and crowded store produce bins. Now is the time to learn the sweet and sour art of home food preservation.
Books Get Recalled, Too (The Shocking Truth)
Just when you thought the world of consumer product recalls was largely limited to lead-based toys, laceration hazards, and the phenomenon of exploding laptop batteries, we can now