Baby Boomers: Will You Have Enough to Retire?

on March 12, 2012

Boomers are running out of time to get their retirement right. One mistake could mean they run out of money sometime in their 70s or 80s. Here’s what they need to do.

Metric Measurements Mislead Many

on March 6, 2012

We all know the value of a dollar, but is 25 grams of sugar a lot? Why do nutrition labels measure ingredients in metrics, anyway?

9 Tips to Prevent Your Money from Going to the Government

on March 5, 2012

Sure, you pay taxes. But that’s not the only way the government gets your money – and if it happens, it’s your fault!

10 Best Free Online Budget Tools

on February 29, 2012

Need help saving, paying down debt, or just keeping tabs on your money? Don’t go it alone: There’s free help at your fingertips.

How Coupons Can COST You Money

on February 27, 2012

It sounds ridiculous. How can coupons cost you more? Here’s my story from the grocery store.

How to Stop Getting Buried in Credit Card Offers

on February 22, 2012

If your mailbox is full of credit card offers, you can make them go away – and you probably should, since the “deals” they offer aren’t always the best.

8 Quirky Uses for Old Furniture

on February 20, 2012

Decorate your home for less by using old items in new ways. If an item’s original purpose isn’t working for you, here are some creative detours.

Lawsuits and Credit Cards: The Winners and Losers

on February 17, 2012

From overdraft fees to arbitration clauses, judges are shaping the credit card industry more than ever before.

How to Make Money at a Farmers Market

on February 13, 2012

Selling your goods can be a great way to make some extra income, and creating a farmers market side business is one of the best ways – if you know the tricks of the trade.

4 Money-Saving Mobile Apps

on February 8, 2012

Mobile apps can cost you a few bucks each, but here are some that can actually save you money.

Should You Break Up With Your Credit Card?

on February 2, 2012

Breaking up is hard to do, but dumping your credit card could cost you more than just a few tears – it could lower your credit score.

Is It OK to Walk Away From Your Mortgage?

on February 1, 2012

It’s a tragedy when homeowners are so broke they desert their mortgages. But is it an outrage, or genius, when homeowners who can afford to pay STILL walk away?

6 Tips for Getting Job Fair Call-Backs

on January 30, 2012

At a job fair, you meet with many employers in a short period of time. So how do you make them interested enough to call you later?

Another Swipe Fee Battle Unfolding

on January 27, 2012

This time, the fight isn’t between banks and their overburdened customers. Now the banks are battling retailers.

Living on the Financial Edge? 7 Tips to Help You Keep It Together

on January 25, 2012

About to lose your job with no emergency fund in sight? Time to put your life in “safe mode.”

5 Ways to Save Time AND Money With Coupons

on January 23, 2012

What’s your hourly rate for frugal activities? Compare the money saved as payment for time invested, and you’ll get an entirely new perspective on frugality.

Beautiful Secret: Buy Oats But Don’t Eat Them

on January 16, 2012

Skip the beauty aisle at the grocery store and make your own cost-efficient beauty treatments at home – using a simple food.

Eating Lunch Out For Less Than $2 a Day

on January 12, 2012

The challenge: eat lunch out every day for a full work week and spend less than $10 total. Can it be done? Sure. Added bonus: you’ll discover you don’t need to eat as much as you thought you did.

Frugal Interior Lighting Choices

on January 9, 2012

Is an LED light bulb better than a CFL bulb? What’s a mini-pendant light? If lighting options leave you in the dark, here’s the short course.

Winning Your Losing Battle: The Top Diets Compared

on January 4, 2012

Just in time for your New Year’s resolutions, here are some diet-plan comparisons for you to choose from…

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