The unemployment rate in California surged to 6.9%, and that is equivalent to the rate in early 2003. Most news reports say that unemployment will probably go up a bit more in the
Nora’s recent article “Saving the planet - one drop at a time” rang a bell with me as I was sat in the men’s bathroom at work yesterday. All the stalls were occupied and every minu
My sister starts college this spring and I've been thinking about options for helping her out with her expenses beyond tuition. While I'd love to be able to just cover all her cost
Rising prices, as well as the current unemployment rate, and devaluation of the dollar, all seem to support the wisdom of previous generations’ more frugal ways.
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The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in a decade. How will the market — and your portfolio — respond?
Save on Car Rentals With These 10 Easy Hacks
Rental car expenses can eat a big chunk out of your vacation budget. Save more for the rest of the trip with some easy cost cutters.
Seven Tips for the Newly Unemployed
The unemployment rate in California surged to 6.9%, and that is equivalent to the rate in early 2003. Most news reports say that unemployment will probably go up a bit more in the
Is the courtesy flush dead?
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Beyond Tuition: Helping Out With College Expenses
My sister starts college this spring and I've been thinking about options for helping her out with her expenses beyond tuition. While I'd love to be able to just cover all her cost
20 Signs That You Were Raised By TRUE Money-Savers
Rising prices, as well as the current unemployment rate, and devaluation of the dollar, all seem to support the wisdom of previous generations’ more frugal ways.
8 Creative Ways to Make Money on Super Bowl Sunday
This year on Super Bowl Sunday skip the chips and dip. These moneymaking plays will fill your wallet with green — and we're not talking guacamole.
Replace These 8 Luxury Buys With Their Cheaper, Better Alternatives
Look beyond the status that goes with a luxe price, and these cheap alternatives give you most of the value, but at a fraction of the cost.
How One Mediocre Investor Prospered After the Market Crash
A mediocre portfolio held up pretty well through the financial crisis — and has even done pretty great in the aftermath. Learn how.
6 Terrible Money Moves to Avoid on the First Date
Make any of these bonehead money moves on a first date and you can bet there won't be a second date.
Bad Credit? It Might Cost You Your Marriage
Your perfect partner is smart, funny, attractive. What more could you want from them? Add this to your list: a good credit score.
25 Frugal Food Changes You Can Make Today
Don’t let rising food costs break your budget! Here are 25 frugal (and tasty!) changes that will keep your finances in line and your stomach full.
This Is How Rich You'd Be If You'd Saved the Money You Earned in High School
Did you fritter away the earnings from your after school job? If only you'd saved it instead and let compound interest work its magic.
9 Affordable Winter Getaways for the Family
While summer is the traditional season for family travel, winter offers plenty of opportunity, too. Book now — we've already done the research!
4 False Assumptions That Could Threaten Your Retirement Years
Are you heading for a rough retirement? If you're counting on these things in your golden years, you may be in for a rude awakening.
Ethnic Markets: Feel worldly for cheap
Your local ethnic supermarket has delicious cultural ingredients you won't find elsewhere — at least not at such a good price!
Beer Donuts and 11 Other Recipes You Can Make With Beer
Beer for breakfast? Sure, when it's in a donut. Learn how to make those and lots more delicious entrees and sides, all featuring brewskis.
Here's How Rich You'd Be If You Stopped Smoking
It's advice that bears repeating again and again — it's time to quit smoking. Your health, and your savings, will thank you.
Best Money Tips: How to Tell When You Are Passive-Aggressive
Today we found articles on how to tell if you’re being passive-aggressive, practical advice from billionaires, and the true cost of eating out.