The secret to saving enough for retirement is simple. Start early and increase the amount you save over time. For many people the hardest step on the journey is that first one.
Consumer scams are a dime a dozen (or in some cases, thousands of dollars a crime). What are the red flags that you should always be on alert for? Can even financially savvy spen
For most employees, a new job is the best opportunity for a significant pay raise. Get the salary you want (and deserve!) with these simple negotiating guidelines.
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
Even if you aren't planning on marrying rich, the hidden biases that affect relationships can also impact finances. Learn what blind spots you should watch for.
I’ve been examining healthcare plans for a couple of decades. I’ve been covered under employer-based plans and private individual plans. As a result, I've learned mu
Before you blow off the idea that your work is worth a bump in the pay scale, check out these four clever tips for putting in a good word about your worth.
What these budget lodgings lack in luxury and comfort they make up for with quirkiness and history. Stay someplace unusual -- and cheap -- the next time you travel!
Tired of your expensive coffeemakers breaking after a few years? Try the classic solution. Chemex coffeemakers brew the perfect cup year after year — with no moving parts.
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The 10-Step Staircase to a Comfortable Retirement
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Scams: What the FTC Wants You to Know
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Some investments and major purchases are better than others. Learn to to identify each — and how to find your way to financial security.
6 Interesting Ways Technology Can Help You Buy a Home
House hunting is easier, faster and more fun thanks to these new tools. Are you taking full advantage of them?
How to Negotiate Higher Pay at Your Next New Job
For most employees, a new job is the best opportunity for a significant pay raise. Get the salary you want (and deserve!) with these simple negotiating guidelines.
Best Money Tips: Money Moves to Make Before 2014
Today we found some great articles on money moves to make before 2014, holiday traditions to avoid, and profiting from broken electronics.
Best Money Tips: Best Buys During After-Christmas Sales
Today we found some stellar articles on best buys during after-Christmas sales, saving on winter spending, and the year's best and worst products.
24 Helpful Travel Hacks to Make Flying Stress-Free
From drop-off at the curb to touchdown at your destination, flying is filled with stress inducers. Take the edge off with some simple relaxers.
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When heading to a job interview, you want to impress the hiring managers. So make sure to avoid doing these nine things that really annoy them.
4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Student Loan Grace Period
A student loan grace period isn't a pass to spend your first big paychecks willy-nilly. Be smart, save up, and prepare to tackle your loan.
How You Know When It's Time For Bankruptcy
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
4 Ways Your Brain Screws Up Your Money AND Your Love Life
Even if you aren't planning on marrying rich, the hidden biases that affect relationships can also impact finances. Learn what blind spots you should watch for.
STOP: 10 Words to Never Use at Work
Use one of these words in the office? You may be holding yourself back without even knowing it. Or worse.
How to Examine Your Healthcare Plan and Save
I’ve been examining healthcare plans for a couple of decades. I’ve been covered under employer-based plans and private individual plans. As a result, I've learned mu
4 Ways to Bug Your Boss for More Money – and Get It!
Before you blow off the idea that your work is worth a bump in the pay scale, check out these four clever tips for putting in a good word about your worth.
The Easy Way to Do Your Taxes (Without Paying Someone Else)
Don't stress at tax time. These people and organizations will file your returns for you — and they'll do it for free.
The World's 11 Craziest Frugal Hotels
What these budget lodgings lack in luxury and comfort they make up for with quirkiness and history. Stay someplace unusual -- and cheap -- the next time you travel!
10 Unexpected Things You Should Consider When Picking Where You Retire
Before you downsize and leave town for retirement, make sure where you want to live meshes with how you want to live.
Simply Good Coffee: The Chemex Coffeemaker
Tired of your expensive coffeemakers breaking after a few years? Try the classic solution. Chemex coffeemakers brew the perfect cup year after year — with no moving parts.
Underpaid? Here’s How to Fix It.
If you think you're underpaid, the folks at GetRaised are willing to bet $20 that they can help you get a raise within six months. Can it work?