Currently the unemployment rate is hovering around 10% nationwide, and millions of people have been out of work for months or even years. Where the Jobs Are Now is a timely book th
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The Wesabe free online personal finances tool will shut down effective July 31st, 2010. If you are a Wesabe user, you have until then to download all of your data.&nb
Debit-card rules are changing. You won’t notice the difference if you keep a cushion in your checking account, keep meticulous records of your balance and all pending tran
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Book Review: Where the Jobs Are Now
Currently the unemployment rate is hovering around 10% nationwide, and millions of people have been out of work for months or even years. Where the Jobs Are Now is a timely book th
Best Money Tips: How to Haggle in the Modern World
Today we found articles on tips for haggling in the modern world, ways to get through airport security faster, and holiday shipping deadlines to put on your calendar.
Sun Screens Can Really Cost You – By the Ounce or By the Tumor
Some sunscreens might not do everything they claim to. Here's how to make sure your skin is actually protected.
5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
Travel and Money: Using Your Credit Card on the Road
Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take to stay safe.
5 Free Wesabe Alternatives | Goodbye Wesabe
The Wesabe free online personal finances tool will shut down effective July 31st, 2010. If you are a Wesabe user, you have until then to download all of your data.&nb
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!
17 DIY Projects to Make Your Home Look Amazing (and 3 You Shouldn't Try)
Stop staring at those ugly cabinets and do something! These easy DIY projects can totally transform your home.
New Debit Card Rules
Debit-card rules are changing. You won’t notice the difference if you keep a cushion in your checking account, keep meticulous records of your balance and all pending tran
Mental Tricks That Will Help You Hate Winter Less
With the endless falling of snow, winter can be a miserable time. Hate it a little less by adding these clever mental tricks to your arsenal.
50+ Uses for Citrus Peels
Don't toss those citrus peels just yet! There are so many amazing ways to put them to good use.
5 Financial Lessons Everyone Should Learn in Their 30s (Did You?)
Being thirty-something means adult-sized responsibilities — and adult-sized money lessons. Have you learned these key financial lessons?
10 Things You Think Affect Your Credit Score — But Don't
Myths abound about what does and does not impact a credit score. Read this list of "Does Nots" and know why your score is gonna be fine.
12 Delicious and Cheap Nut Butter Recipes to Make at Home
Peanut may still be the king of nut butters, but there are plenty of nutty new challengers — most of which you can make right at home, for cheap.
Flashback Friday: 48 Ways to Master the Art of Decluttering in Time for Spring
Ready for some spring cleaning? Tap into your decluttering state of mind even before the snow melts.
Why This Isn't Your Grandparents' Economy
Why can't we save money like our parents and grandparents? Learn how modern economic realities make financial independence more challenging.
Meet Meg Favreau, Our Senior Editor
Frugal living is a lot like eating food, and not just because I love both things.
9 Easy Ways to Start Taking Better Care of Yourself Today
It doesn't take a lot of effort to become the new, better looking and feeling you. Start with these simple (and quick!) self-improvers.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Deal With Student Loan Debt
Today we found some awesome articles on dealing with student loan debt, feeling less stress, and money moves for the fall.
20 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Adults
Halloween dress up is not just for kids. Preserve your dignity — and your budget — with these classic and frugal costume ideas.