So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated
You're trying to delight everyone on your Christmas list, and then the guilt sets in. What about those in more need than your family? Here are 10 ways to find money for a donat
Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
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
Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
There's more to San Francisco than cable cars, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf. The more of the 'other' San Francisco you see, the cheaper your stay becomes--especially a stay
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.
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Credit Card Insurance? No Thanks.
So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated
How to Find Money for Charity
You're trying to delight everyone on your Christmas list, and then the guilt sets in. What about those in more need than your family? Here are 10 ways to find money for a donat
Exposed: Magazine subscription rates complete BS.
Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
4 Financial Steps to Take if You Want to Be a Digital Nomad
Before you pursue the digital nomad lifestyle, make these money moves first.
Weight Watchers for Your Wallet
There are a lot of parallels between losing weight and saving money — in fact, some of the best financial advice comes from dieting.
11 Jobs With High Earnings and Growth
If you're looking to begin your first career, or switch to a better one, these are the jobs with the best prospects, near-term and long.
You must file a tax return to get economic stimulus tax rebate
Surely by now everyone has heard of the economic stimulus tax rebate. To get it, though, you have to file a return.
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: Spring-Clean Your Closet and Make Money
Today we found some awesome articles on spring cleaning your closet and making money, requesting a tax extension, and getting on the road to riches.
The Gasoline Pump "Y2K" Problem
Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga
The good life on less energy--even in the US
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
Less Expensive Ways to Enjoy San Francisco
There's more to San Francisco than cable cars, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf. The more of the 'other' San Francisco you see, the cheaper your stay becomes--especially a stay
Ask the Readers: Where Did You Learn About Personal Finance?
Tell us where you learned about personal finance and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Can You Survive with One Car in Suburbia?
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
4 “Secret” Ingredients for More Delicious Dishes
Check out these four uniquely affordable ingredients that can covertly jazz up your dishes for mere pennies!
The 5 Most Common Ways People Derail Their Retirement
Many people are making these critical mistakes in their retirement planning. Are you one of them?
Want Financial Education in Schools? Follow the Example of One Kansas Teen
Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.
20 Great Lifehack Lists Everyone Should Read
From home-buying advice to finding free Wi-Fi, these 20 lists, with more than 200 great tips and tricks, are must reads.
11 Frugal Ways to Land a Client
Impress your clients with these unique and budget-friendly networking ideas.