Store Brand or Name Brand? 5 Tips to Help You Choose

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

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.

IRS Working With Police to Crack Down on Identity Theft

The government just expanded its refund fraud-targeting program to all 50 states.

New Government Program Could Lower Some Mortgage Payments

A new anti-foreclosure program beginning July 1 will make it easier for people behind on payments to get a loan modification.

Could Gay Marriages Raise Tax Rates?

Here’s one kind of equal treatment gay couples may not want – combined income on tax forms.

Would You Pay to Browse a Store?

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

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.

Does Your Neighborhood Make You Fat?

Research suggests it can – but the right neighborhood layout can also encourage weight loss.

It’s Automakers’ Turn to Bail Out a Government

They’re chipping in to an $8 million fund to help the city of Detroit get ambulances and police cars.

Home Values Jumping At Fastest Rate Since 2006

Thinking of buying a home? They’re not getting any cheaper. .

Teen Tech Millionaire: Just Do It

17-year-old Nick D’Aloisio, who just sold an app to Yahoo for a rumored $30 million, says you’re never too young for success.

Frugal Family Feast: Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup

There’s nothing better than a piping hot bowl of hearty soup to warm body and soul. We’re cooking up a scrumptious beef and vegetable soup in this week’s Frugal Family Feast. You’ll love this delicious and easy recipe that will feed a family of four for less than $15.

7 Things You Should Have in Your Wallet, 10 You Shouldn’t

If your wallet gets stolen, whether it’s an inconvenience or a catastrophe will depend on what you’ve got in there.

Ask an Expert: Should I Get My Teenager a Prepaid Card?

Prepaid cards are a way to train your teen to use plastic responsibly without the risks of credit cards. Just get one with the lowest possible fees.

True Story: How to Cope When Your Spouse Skips Out With All the Cash

Hope it never happens to you – the person you trusted more than anyone hits the road with your life savings.

Bill Gates Wants More Pleasurable Condoms

His philanthropic foundation will pay $100,000 for the best designs.

Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home?

Thinking about buying a house? Read this before you stop renting and start house-hunting.

6 Ways Spring Cleaning Can Save Money

If a sparkling house isn’t motive enough to get you off the couch, maybe a little extra cash will help.

Is Consolidating Credit Card Debt a Good Idea?

You get an offer to move existing credit card balances to new plastic with a zero percent rate. Tempting, but how will it affect your credit score?

Government May Soon Allow Electronics on Planes

We’re always told to shut off our devices for takeoff, but the Federal Aviation Administration seems ready to change the rules.

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