Archive for 'Family'
19 Things Your Millionaire Neighbor Won’t Tell You
Jun 21, 2011 - If you want to keep up with the Jones, you can do it – even if the Jones are millionaires. Here's what your rich neighbor doesn't want you to know.
Study: Cable Boxes Use More Power Than Refrigerators
Jun 20, 2011 - Hate the cable company? Now you have something new to complain about. Turns out that not only is your cable bill too high, your set-top boxes are power pigs.
6 Family Vacations Under $1,000
Jun 17, 2011 - Traditional vacations are expensive – gas prices are still high, so are airfares, and hotspots like Disney World are raising ticket prices. Here's how to save and still have a memorable family getaway.
8 Tips to Turn Your Vacation into a Tax Deduction
Jun 13, 2011 - Vacation budgets are down, and IRS audits are up. But that doesn't mean combining a family vacation with business travel is a bad idea – just that you have to be careful and do it right.
Deal-Seeking Dad: Are Kids Getting Smarter About Money?
Jun 09, 2011 - A new survey shows that the recession has had one upside: Young people are becoming more financially responsible, although there are still some big gaps in their knowledge.
6 Steps to Prevent Identity Theft of the Dead
Jun 06, 2011 - Dealing with the loss of a loved one is tough enough without being forced to untangle a complicated web of fraudulent charges. Here's what to do if you're in charge of an estate.
Should Everyone Have a Prenup?
May 27, 2011 - Personal finance personality Suze Orman says prenuptial agreements are for everyone contemplating a marriage. In fact, she even advocates a similar arrangement for those living together. Good advice?
25 Top Tips to Save on Weddings
May 25, 2011 - Weddings: one of life's great moments, and quite likely the most expensive party you'll ever throw. Here's how to make sure this important milestone doesn't usher in years of debt.
5 Tips to Save on Summer Camp
May 20, 2011 - Summer camp can be expensive, especially with multiple kids - but cost isn't the only factor to consider, and there are more options than you might think. Here's a step-by-step to finding your best camp value.
Deal-Seeking Dad: ‘Tis the Season for Season Passes
May 19, 2011 - If you're planning to go to an amusement park more than once this summer, it pays to have a season pass. Here are 6 tips to find the best passes to keep your kids entertained all summer for less.
Deal-Seeking Dad: Tips to Turn Your Kid’s Clutter Into Cash
May 12, 2011 - How do you convince a child to part with a toy? Sell it for new toys – and teach your kids some valuable lessons about money and clutter control along the way.
Deal-Seeking Dad: Who Teaches Money Best – Mom or Dad?
May 05, 2011 - When it comes to teaching kids about money, moms and dads seem to have completely different styles.
The Cost of Living Forever
May 02, 2011 - Suspended animation isn't science fiction, but it is an expensive roll of the dice. If you've got an extra $30,000-$200,000 that you're dying to spend, you might consider joining one of the greatest human experiments ever conceived: cheating death with cryonics.
10 Mother’s Day Gifts for Less Than $10
Apr 29, 2011 - What's good about Mother's Day is that gifts costing the least can often mean the most. How to make mom happy by using your imagination instead of your money.
10 Ways Getting Married Will Make You Richer
Apr 26, 2011 - What's love got to do with it? Getting hitched can save you serious cash. Let us count the ways...
