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Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Gym Membership?

Tell us whether you have a gym membership and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

10 Questions to Ask Before You Sell a Stock or a Fund

To sell, or not to sell? Ask yourself these 10 questions before you let go of a stock or fund.

Get Up and Get Out: How to Find Cheap Local Events

Whether you're in a city or a small town, chances are that fun and cheap local events are happening all around. Here's how to find them.

Automatic Savings: Highlights from Our Chat With America Saves

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with America Saves in honor of America Saves week on automatic savings!

Ask the Readers: Where Do You Want to Be, Financially, in 5 Years?

Tell us where you want to be, financially, in 5 years and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Why You Should Always "Get It in Writing"

"Get it in writing" may be the oldest piece of frugal living advice ever given. Learn why.

Ask the Readers: Do You Find Re-gifting Socially Acceptable?

Tell us whether you think re-gifting is socially acceptable and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Go Golf Cart Go: The Battery-Powered Solution?

Spotted moving along on the roads in my city just last week was a golf cart. Is this solution to high gas prices (a bare-bones battery-powered vehicle) wise or even legal? I’ll tel

Essential Money Lessons for Recent Grads

Learning the ins and out of managing money can be daunting, especially for young adults. Master these financial fundamentals to get off to a good start.

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Hired a Financial Planner?

Tell us whether you have ever hired a financial planner and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Buyer Beware: The Weakest Banks Often Offer the Highest Interest Rates

Today the troubles of IndyMac bank was splashed in the headlines. Its stock has fallen to nearly $0 and depositors are making a run at closing their accounts. IndyMac has been con

BOGO on The Dark Knight (or any other film you'd prefer to see...if there is one)

Quick, simple deal for all you movie fans out there (which is most of you I presume). FANDANGO is once again doing a BOGO offer on movie tickets, which means you can get a free tic

College Without Loans: Where to Find Scholarships

Applying for scholarships is a great way to pay less for college. Check out these tips for finding excellent scholarship opportunities.

Ask the Readers: What's on Your Holiday Wish List?

Tell us what is on your holiday wish list and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The Questionable Aspects of The Housing Bailout Bill - H.R. 3221

In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700

Earn Award Flights Faster with the JetBlue Card

The new and improved JetBlue credit card offers bigger awards for their loyal travelers.

Ask the Readers: What Was Your Childhood Dream Job?

Tell us about your childhood dream job and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The Guaranteed Easiest Way to Make Your Own Pickles

I’m a dill pickle addict. Once that seal has been popped on my jar of Claussen dills, I usually take care of that jar within 24 hours. Pickles aren’t cheap, however, so I went fo

No Pulling! Dogs Walk Easy With the Easy Walk Harness

Neither dog nor handler enjoys the walk when there's too much pulling. The Easy Walk Harness uses clever design and dog psychology for a relaxing stroll.

Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Dine Out?

Tell us how often you dine out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!