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The Gas Tax Holiday; don’t fall for it.

Both John McCain and Hillary Clinton are proposing a new Gas Tax Holiday that will run during the summer months, bringing “much needed relief” at the pumps. But will it? More than

25 Ways to Save on a Shoestring

Bootstrap your savings with these tips and strategies from personal finance expert Dr. Barbara O'Neill and find lots more in her book Saving on a Shoestring.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Dream Retirement?

Tell us about your dream retirement and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The 5 Millennial Money Apps Everyone Should Use

Pay with… cash? That's for the olds. These new-fangled payment and money-management apps are changing how kids of every age do personal finance.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Spend More Now to Save More Later

Today we found articles on ways to spend now to save more later, effective ways to use your fitness data, and fun activities for energetic families.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save During the Holidays?

Tell us how you save during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

FREE 2GB iPod Shuffle from Compass Bank

Key Bank clearly did very well from their iPod promotion, because Compass Bank is now running almost the exact same deal. With Compass Bank though it's a very cool 2GB iPod Shuffle

Best Money Tips: How to Set Smart Money Goals

Today we found helpful articles on how to set smart money goals, the secrets of productive people, and things you can learn today to build confidence.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Travel?

Tell us how you save on summer travel and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 3/3, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Morning Routine?

Tell us about your morning routine and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Get Started With Travel Rewards in 4 Simple Steps

Going far with a credit card travel rewards program is not as hard as it seems. The journey of a thousand miles begins with four simple steps.

4 Tax Deductions New Homeowners Shouldn't Skip

New homeowners can get a leg up on their tax bill, so long as they remember to claim these huge deductions.

Will Companies Ever Woo Again?

While the current condition of the job market is debatable, no one can argue the importance of feeling secure and appreciated in your current position. Many employees will agree t

Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Way to Cool Down?

Tell us how about your favorite way to cool down and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

If It’s Not Sunny In Philadelphia, It’s Free!

A strange but alluring new deal from Priceline.com guarantees you won’t get rained out on your summer vacation. Get the details on this (potentially) shiny, happy refund offer!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 6/20, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

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Best Money Tips: March Family Shopping Guide

Today we found helpful articles on what to buy in March, strategies for successful spring cleaning, and amazing meals that you can make for $5 or less.

Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Childhood Memory?

Tell us about your favorite childhood memory and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Treat yourself like a child to be more grown up

This post is about repurposing a trick that grown-ups use to manage a child's wants. You know the one. It starts with pointing at a substitute. Then, the grown-up frames one of