Archive for 'Spending'

For Rent Signs Reach a 12-Year Low
Apr 04, 2013 - Meanwhile, the average apartment now rents for $1,102.

10 Cheap, Effective Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home
Apr 04, 2013 - Don't spend money on costly pest management. You can keep critters away yourself for less.

Got the Wedding Bill Blues?
Apr 04, 2013 - The average wedding is now more than $28,000. The average American now earns about $40,000 in a year. Are we crazy?

The 7 Best Ways to Entertain Yourself Cheap or Free
Apr 03, 2013 - Saving money doesn't mean missing out on fun. Sports, concerts, movies, and more: Use your imagination and you can easily find ways to have a great time at a great price.

Supreme Court Decision Could Mean Faster Generic Drugs
Apr 02, 2013 - While the case isn't getting as much attention as gay marriage, the financial impact could be measured in billions.

Hotels Still Packing on Hidden Resort Fees
Apr 02, 2013 - Despite a government warning that hotels may be breaking the law by hiding fees, many are still tacking on $30-a-night extra charges.

Social Security Benefits Protected In Bankruptcy
Apr 02, 2013 - A federal appeals court ruled creditors can't demand Social Security benefits be used to repay debts in Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

3 Easy, Healthy, Yummy No-Bake Breakfast Ideas
Apr 02, 2013 - These three recipes prove that one cheap staple can yield a seemingly endless variety of quick and nutritious meals.

Store Brand or Name Brand? 5 Tips to Help You Choose
Apr 01, 2013 - You’re caught between two prices: a well-known name brand and a generic that’s cheaper, but may not be as good. Here are four tips to help you decide which to pick.

Best and Worst Things to Buy in April
Apr 01, 2013 - Got a tax refund check burning a hole in your pocket? We'd rather see you save it, but if you're going to spend it, here's how to spend less.

New Government Program Could Lower Some Mortgage Payments
Mar 31, 2013 - A new anti-foreclosure program beginning July 1 will make it easier for people behind on payments to get a loan modification.

Would You Pay to Browse a Store?
Mar 29, 2013 - The owner of a small business in Australia is sick of people asking for help and never buying anything, so she made a new rule: You stay, you pay.

4 Expensive Workouts and 7 Ways to Get Them for Less
Mar 29, 2013 - If you pay for a personal trainer or classes in yoga, CrossFit, or Zumba, here's a way to stretch your budget and avoid giving your wallet a workout.

7 Things You Should Have in Your Wallet, 10 You Shouldn’t
Mar 28, 2013 - If your wallet gets stolen, whether it's an inconvenience or a catastrophe will depend on what you've got in there.

6 Ways Spring Cleaning Can Save Money
Mar 27, 2013 - If a sparkling house isn't motive enough to get you off the couch, maybe a little extra cash will help.