My husband and I often search online for fixes to our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a soluti
The government is letting people think that it's okay to make bad choices. The Treasury is rewarding bad behavior and the consumer is learning nothing except to keep up the
Today we found some stellar articles on all you need to know about saving for retirement, personal finance experiences for older kids, and average tax refunds.
Life insurance may not cost as much as you think it does. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the factors that affect how much you pay for your life insurance policy.
Hamburger was once the meat for cheap meal plans. As food costs have risen, however, it is often more common to find a good cut of shoulder roast on sale for less money per pound
Ah, Friday nights. A time when we can relax and unwind without worry of going to work the next day (or the next). You walk in the door from work ready to kick off your shoes and
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Search Online for a Fix before You Toss that Broken Gadget
My husband and I often search online for fixes to our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a soluti
Best Money Tips: Healthy Home Remedies That Work
Today we health home remedies, the best and worst things to buy in February, and tips to save on flowers.
Ask the Readers: When Is It Okay to Splurge?
Tell us when you think it's ok to splurge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Bailbondsman Approach: Why Some Of Us Stay Broke
The government is letting people think that it's okay to make bad choices. The Treasury is rewarding bad behavior and the consumer is learning nothing except to keep up the
Ask the Readers: Is It Possible to Be Too Frugal?
Tell us if you think it's possible to be too frugal and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Psychology and Loans: The Strange Reasons Why You Make Bad Decisions
You might think that when it comes to big financial decisions, you only make logical, rational decisions. But research suggests that you don't.
8 Signs You've Crossed From "Healthy" Debt to "Problem" Debt
There's a razor-thin line between "healthy" debt and a big financial problem debt. Have you crossed it?
Best Money Tips: All You Need to Know About Saving for Retirement
Today we found some stellar articles on all you need to know about saving for retirement, personal finance experiences for older kids, and average tax refunds.
Are You Wasting $300,000 on Lunch?
If you're dropping dollars on takeout lunches every day, you just might be eating your retirement.
Ask the Readers: Do You Still Shop at the Local Mall?
Tell us whether you shop at the local mall and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
11 Great Apps for Book Lovers
Nothing beats the feel of a well-made book, but you can't carry your whole library with you to the park.
Lifestyle Inflation: The Ultimate Financial Trap
Lifestyle inflation takes extra money and turns it into a vain attempt to buy joy. Avoid it by changing your perspective on money and happiness.
How Much Will Life Insurance Cost?
Life insurance may not cost as much as you think it does. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the factors that affect how much you pay for your life insurance policy.
Housing Values in Relationship to Proximity to Certain Stores
When you're house hunting you already look for good schools and low crime. Maybe you should add a Starbucks and Trader Joe's to your list, too.
Ask the Readers: Do You Do Batch Cooking?
Tell us whether you do batch cooking and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
One Pot Roast, A Week of Cheap and Delicious Lunches
Hamburger was once the meat for cheap meal plans. As food costs have risen, however, it is often more common to find a good cut of shoulder roast on sale for less money per pound
Do You Know Your Retirement "Number"?
You might think you know the amount of money you'll need for a comfortable retirement — but you could be basing that off the wrong number.
Ask the Readers: Where Do You Shop for Groceries?
Tell us where you shop for groceries and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Declare a Frugal Friday Fun Night
Ah, Friday nights. A time when we can relax and unwind without worry of going to work the next day (or the next). You walk in the door from work ready to kick off your shoes and
8 Reasons the Easter Bunny Should Give Money Instead of Candy
While you're letting your kids gorge on candy, consider weaving in these lessons in personal finance.