Bucking the employment trend, the government is also getting ready to add more jobs. Yes, the government is boning up to do some massive hiring. If you are in the job market for
One summer my mother showed me a series of articles in Money magazine by a reporter named Ryan D'Agostino who knocked on the doors of expensive homes to find out how the occupants
Once a couple decides to live together, it's crucial to be on the same page financially. Before you move in, sit down and ask yourselves these questions.
All it takes is one weak moment to reach into your checking account or connected savings account and use those funds on something frivolous. That's why it's important to protec
I started out the home buying process by scouring the internet for information and hitting up the local library. I read 8 or 9 books and countless blogs and websites and still cou
We've all heard that less is more. If you're like me, you've also heard at least a million ways to apply that. But is the opposite ever true? Do we ever save in the long run by spe
Getting a great deal on a used car is easy if you know how. Here are 9 tips from a frugal family on how to get the most out of your car-buying dollars.
After a “buy one, get one package free” hot dog sale recently at Safeway, I went through my cookbooks, searching for unusual hot-dog recipes. Here are some really wacky hot dog dis
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6 False Assumptions About Debt-Free Living
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The Government Is Hiring: Who and Where
Bucking the employment trend, the government is also getting ready to add more jobs. Yes, the government is boning up to do some massive hiring. If you are in the job market for
Book Review: Rich Like Them by Ryan D'Agostino
One summer my mother showed me a series of articles in Money magazine by a reporter named Ryan D'Agostino who knocked on the doors of expensive homes to find out how the occupants
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in October
Scare up some deals on lawn care and denim this month, but hide from winter clothing and appliances, which are frightfully pricey this month.
5 Questions Couples Should Ask in the Money Talk
Once a couple decides to live together, it's crucial to be on the same page financially. Before you move in, sit down and ask yourselves these questions.
How to Create Barriers to Your Savings
All it takes is one weak moment to reach into your checking account or connected savings account and use those funds on something frivolous. That's why it's important to protec
5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 10/11
Today's great deals include 50% off designer dresses, $200 off Panasonic 4 Blade Electric Razor, Women's pumps under $75 and more!
Best Tips for First Time Home Buyers: Learn to Trust
I started out the home buying process by scouring the internet for information and hitting up the local library. I read 8 or 9 books and countless blogs and websites and still cou
When More is Less
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5 Essential Tools for Any Home Office
Set up a productive and healthy home office without spending a fortune.
80 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for $10 or Less
There's still plenty of time to wrap up holiday shopping. Stuff your collection of stockings with a couple of these fun and frugal small gifts.
10 Great Reasons to Drink Wine
Wine's great taste is reason enough to drink a glass or two. But if you need more to justify that drink, consider these 10 health benefits.
6 Dumb Places You’re Leaving Your Money
Cash is king… when it comes to keeping you broke. Once you have an emergency fund, start hiding your cash where it can grow, too.
Ode to the Ecofan
Considering whether buying an Ecofan is worth the price to keep you warm this winter?
The game of Haggling: How to Get a Great Deal on a Used Car
Getting a great deal on a used car is easy if you know how. Here are 9 tips from a frugal family on how to get the most out of your car-buying dollars.
9 Wall Street Expressions You Can Use Every Day
Do you speak banker? Now you can, as a former Wall Streeter decodes the lingo of the dollar — so you can bring Wall Street to your street.
How Your Child Can Earn College Credits in High School (For Cheap)
Help your high schooler get a head start on college, while you get a head start on saving money.
5 Fun Ways to Eat Hot Dogs
After a “buy one, get one package free” hot dog sale recently at Safeway, I went through my cookbooks, searching for unusual hot-dog recipes. Here are some really wacky hot dog dis
Best Money Tips: Big Money Mistakes That Married Couples Make
Today we found articles on big money mistakes that married couples make, travel discounts you may have missed, and helpful tips for flying with gifts.
Yogurt: Should You Try Making Your Own?
Yogurt is already conveniently packaged, widely available, and comes in a big variety of flavors. That said, there are great reasons to make your own.