Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made
It has never been unusual for borrowers to run into difficulty, and sometimes it becomes clear that a loan will never be repaid in full. The lender's job then is to recover as
I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
Dealing with financial products can be very confusing and stressful, but there are some products that you should absolutely stay away from for the sake of your financial health. [more]
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Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
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Remember my lamps? These lamps? I’m not surprised if you don’t—I mentioned th
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A cold snap is predicted for the Midwestern states over the next few days. Here are a few tips for saving the good green ones from the frost.
Getting the Most Out of Daily Deal Sites
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
From Sweet Tea to Chai: Delicious Homemade Tea Recipes
Hot or cold, tea is a remarkably versatile beverage. Whether simple or fancy, hot or cold, discover 10 delicious and frugal ways to enjoy tea.
In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use
As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made
They used to call it "loan workout"
It has never been unusual for borrowers to run into difficulty, and sometimes it becomes clear that a loan will never be repaid in full. The lender's job then is to recover as
12 Annoying Bank Fees and How to Avoid Them
Account fees have become big business for banks and a major drain on consumers’ pocketbooks. Protect your balance by avoiding these 12 common fees.
Getting more for your money in the most unexpected place
I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.
Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs
Today we found some stellar articles on frugal ways to beat the winter blahs, resources for a complete job search, and what to do with unwanted gifts.
Pursuing Retirement Goals in the New Year: Highlights from Our Chat with AARP and Ad Council
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Six Ways to Stay Warm and Reduce the Heating Bill
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
How to Keep Home Improvement Projects From Busting Your Budget
You might have a set home improvement budget, but scope creep can easily bust it wide open. Here's how to prevent that.
Best Money Tips: Balancing Love and Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on tips for balancing love and money, saving big on winter utilities, and how to start an IRA.
Six Horrible Financial Products You Should Avoid
Dealing with financial products can be very confusing and stressful, but there are some products that you should absolutely stay away from for the sake of your financial health. [more]
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Today we found over a hundred small ways to save big, things to do now to prepare for tax season, and the secrets to a budget-friendly Korean beauty routine.
Americans Spend More Than Other Countries On These 10 Things
Americans are known to be big spenders. Here's how our spending habits stack up with the rest of the world.
6 Valid Reasons Not to Contribute to Your 401(k)
Depending on your situation and your goals, opting out of your 401(k) plan can be a smart financial decision.
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