When Pigs Fly: How I Fought a Parking Ticket and Won

Sometimes you can beat City Hall. Here are the steps to take if you think the ticket you received was unjust.

Small-Business Owners: How Not to Behave on the Internet

Lashing back at dissatisfied customers online is not the proper way to deal with critics, experts say.

Many Americans Spend on Birthday Parties, Funerals for Pets

A new survey by CouponCabin shows we’re very generous with our pets, particularly the canine kind.

Women Manage Credit Better Than Men, Study Says

Experian shares some finding from its analysis of data from 750,000 credit reports.

5 Steps to Marital Money Bliss

Getting married? Money could be the reason you end up divorced. Take these steps now and avoid the battles and frustrations later on.

On Your Dream Trip? You Don’t Need a Rental Car

An expensive rental car is rarely required to get around after you touch down at your dream vacation spot. Here are the low-cost alternatives.

Smokers Face Big Penalty Under Health Reform

Is it really fair to charge a significantly higher premium for smokers who will buy health insurance on the state exchanges next year? Some analysis suggests not.

Getting a Price Match Can Be Tricky, Even Downright Difficult

A recent analysis of retailers’ price-match policies revealed the important factors in getting a deal.

Beware Tornado-Related Scams in Aftermath of Oklahoma City

The victims in Oklahoma need help — but scammers will inevitably try to prey on our desire to reach out. Here’s what to do.

Are You Embarrassed to Carry a McDonald’s Bag?

A restaurant chain conducted a study to find out which brand’s bag people were most embarrassed to be caught holding.

Ask Stacy: Should I Lend My Granddaughter Money for Law School?

Lending to family and friends has been going on since the first money was minted. Is it a good idea? That depends on who’s doing the borrowing and who’s doing the lending.

The Definitive Guide to Promo Codes, Coupons and Deals

Looking for a deal? With these handy resources for finding discounts, there’s no reason to pay the full retail price for anything.

What to Expect From Memorial Day Sales

Memorial Day sales are off to an early start this year, and you can expect to find some real bargains on clothes and items for the home.

Review: Sony Card From Capital One

This card could be rewarding for people who favor the Sony brand, but not if they’re contemplating transferring a balance.

Stop Advertising Prostitution Expertise, LinkedIn Says

The job-oriented social network has changed its privacy policy to explicitly prohibit profiles promoting prostitution or escort service. Some profiles on the site still list prostitution as a skill.

Where Do America’s Poor Live? In the Suburbs

The suburban poor now outnumber the poor in U.S. cities.

Study: Many Americans Don’t Understand Credit Scores

Women in general know more about credit scores than men, but many members of both sexes get the basics wrong.

The Lazy Man’s Guide to Money Management

Think saving money, paying bills, comparing prices and shopping for deals take way too much work? All of these can be done with very little effort on your part.

6 Secrets to Easy Budgets

Struggling to set up a budget or to stay with it? Here are the budgeting hacks that have worked for me.

Does Frugality Have to Hurt?

Being frugal doesn’t have to involve punishing yourself. There are easy ways to stretch your dollars when you’re making planned purchases.

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