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My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking fami
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You know, I hear a lot of people say that frugal people would do anything for dime. Personally, I think that applies more to greedy people, but it got me thinking of a question tha
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A Recipe for Youth Financial Literacy
Kids can begin to learn money management skills through a basic program that can be started in or just before Kindergarten.
Too broke to be frugal?
The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
Best Money Tips: How to Make Money While Shopping Online
Today we found some great articles on how to make money when shopping online, landing a big raise next year, and things to buy in October to save big.
Oprah Asks A Great Question; What Can You Live Without?
My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking fami
I Challenge You To Beat My Price.
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Another path to recovery: higher incomes
Preventing a collapse of the financial system is part of preventing a depression. However, the shorthand term for this--getting the banks able and willing to lend--is misleading.
8 Credit Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Mortgage Application
Before you send in your mortgage application, there are 8 things you must fix to have the best chance at getting approved.
How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Two
Last time, "How to Find Freelance Clients: Part One" discussed some of the things you would need to do to prepare for freelancing. In Part Two of this article, we'll cover where t
Best Money Tips: Relieve Anxiety With These Soothing Apps
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New Credit Card Legislation Buzz: An Interview with Wall Street Journal’s Mary Pilon
The AP just announced that new credit card rules have passed legislation and are headed to President Obama for final approval. Much speculation can be made on how this new set of
The Key to Debt Reduction May Be a Simple Picture
Saving is hard. Paying down debt is even harder. But a creative new way to track your progress, called debt art, could be the secret to success.
When Something Breaks, Should You Repair or Replace?
The common line is that it's better to repair than replace, but that's not always true. Here's how to figure out what you should do when something breaks.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Today we found some awesome articles on free or cheap ways to celebrate the holidays, what Nelson Mandela can teach you about finances, and giving during the Christmas season.
7 Deadly Energy Sinners: The Energy Hogs Hiding in Your Home
You'll find power guzzlers in both likely and unlikely places around your home. But by making some fairly painless changes, you can see big savings.
How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home
A DIY exterior paint job can save you a lot of money, but it's not a casual, finish-in-a-day project. Here are the steps and tools you'll need to do it right.
Best Money Tips: Tips for End of Year Tax Planning
Today we found some fantastic articles on tips for end of year tax planning, ways to reduce risk in 2014, and the basic principles for growing wealth.
10 Tips to Up Your Chances of Getting an Email Response
It's frustrating when you send someone an email and never get a response. Follow these steps to improve your chances.
Would You Accept $200,000 If You Didn't Know Where It Came From?
You know, I hear a lot of people say that frugal people would do anything for dime. Personally, I think that applies more to greedy people, but it got me thinking of a question tha
Are TV's Extreme Cheapskates Going Too Far?
How far can you take the frugal lifestyle? Hopefully not this far.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Food During Road Trips
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