Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate.
The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t
About a year ago I wrote an article about the Consumer Price Index that made some friends say that I am a conspiracy theorist, but apparently I am not alone in believing that the g
When I first traveled overseas, I was surprised to learn that many foreigners thought of the United States as a corrupt place--surprised enough that I undertook some careful questi
Today we found some great articles on money-saving tips people forget about, why you need renter's insurance, and reducing the cost of a college education.
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Papa John’s Offers 23-cent Pizzas to Cleveland Cavs Fans
Did Papa John’s go overboard with its T-shirts calling Lebron James a “Crybaby?” Regardless of how you feel about it, this cheap price on pizza
Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?
Tell us about when you use organic and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Vacuum Sealers
Keeping your food fresh isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these vacuum sealers and keep your food as fresh as can be.
6 Ways Peer Lending Can Boost Your Wallet
Traditional bankers are so passé. Alt financiers can help you get your project off the ground or help you invest — and the market is only growing.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Your Phone Bill?
Tell us how you save on your phone bill and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Ways to Save on a Night (or Day) at the Movies
With summer comes soaring temps and blockbuster movies. Beat the heat and the high cost of summer movies with this cast of cinematic cost-cutters.
Best Money Tips: 3 Proven Steps to Get Rich
Today we found helpful articles on steps anyone can take to become rich, tips for grocery shopping when you’re single, and cool car hacks to try out.
Ask the Readers: Do You Schedule "Me" Time?
Tell us whether you schedule "me" time and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Would You Shop Locally at 10+ Percent Tax?
Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate. The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Recharge?
Tell us what you do to recharge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Do You Play the Lottery?
Tell us whether you play the lottery and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Here's How Much Getting the Greenest Lawn Will Cost You
If the grass is always greener on your neighbor's side of the fence, here's what it'll cost to make your yard the envy of the neighborhood.
Best Money Tips: Best and Worst Buys of August 2013
Today we found some great articles on the best and worst buys of August 2013, jobs to satisfy your wanderlust, and rules for buying a home.
Flash Sale Sites: Great Discounts...With a Price
Flash sale websites offer great deals for a limited amount of time...but at what cost?
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Brands?
Tell us about your favorite brands and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Shadow Government Statistics - Is the government manipulating numbers to make the economy look better than it really is?
About a year ago I wrote an article about the Consumer Price Index that made some friends say that I am a conspiracy theorist, but apparently I am not alone in believing that the g
When Do I Need to Buy Life Insurance?
Jeff Rose, CFP, recommends buying life insurance if someone you love would be in financial trouble if you weren't around.
Get More Money for Your Stuff With These Retail Secrets
If the big-box retailers can move boatloads of inventory with these pricing secrets, then you can, too.
Is your country corrupt?
When I first traveled overseas, I was surprised to learn that many foreigners thought of the United States as a corrupt place--surprised enough that I undertook some careful questi
Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips People Often Forget
Today we found some great articles on money-saving tips people forget about, why you need renter's insurance, and reducing the cost of a college education.