Family
Does Your Neighborhood Make You Fat?
B.T. Ballenger on March 28, 2013
Research suggests it can – but the right neighborhood layout can also encourage weight loss.
Frugal Family Feast: Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
Trisha Sherven on March 28, 2013
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.
True Story: How to Cope When Your Spouse Skips Out With All the Cash
Guest Blogger on March 28, 2013
Hope it never happens to you – the person you trusted more than anyone hits the road with your life savings.
6 Ways Spring Cleaning Can Save Money
Donna Freedman on March 27, 2013
If a sparkling house isn’t motive enough to get you off the couch, maybe a little extra cash will help.
Only Half of Americans Expect a Comfortable Retirement
B.T. Ballenger on March 22, 2013
The rest of us worry a lot about how debt and job insecurity keep us from saving more, and we don’t do enough planning, according to a new survey.
Frugal Family Feast: Mustard-Crusted Pork With Apple, Kale, and Fennel
Trisha Sherven on March 21, 2013
Lean but luscious, this week’s Frugal Family Feast is bursting with flavor. We’re serving up mustard-crusted pork with apple, kale, and fennel, to feed a family of four for less than $15.
Extended Warranties: 4 Questions to Ask
Len Penzo on March 21, 2013
From RVs to TVs, no matter what you buy these days, you get the hard sell for an extended warranty. Here’s how to know whether to bite.
Are Generic Drugs Safe?
Angela Colley on March 20, 2013
Can generic drugs be less effective or more dangerous than their name-brand counterparts? It’s rare, but it happens.
Coming Soon: Money 101
B.T. Ballenger on March 19, 2013
The nonprofit Council for Economic Education has worked with teachers to develop money lessons for grade schoolers.
Lessons From Grandma: Make Your Marriage Last by Talking About Money
Dori Zinn on March 19, 2013
If you want to know how to make a marriage succeed, listen to someone who did it for 53 years.
10 Personal Finance Lessons From the Iditarod
Donna Freedman on March 19, 2013
I look for personal finance lessons wherever I can find them, and the Iditarod is no exception. Here are 10 dogteam-fueled ways to look at your money differently.
10 Uses for All Those Chopsticks
Donna Freedman on March 19, 2013
They’re responsible for the death of millions of trees, and they’re taking over your silverware drawer. Here are some clever ways to use your leftover chopsticks.
Study: An Active Lifestyle Is As Good as the Gym
B.T. Ballenger on March 19, 2013
Researchers found people who exercise naturally tend to work out more than people going to the gym, and even a few minutes of exercise has a positive effect.
Frugal Family Feast: Red Beans and Rice
Trisha Sherven on March 14, 2013
We’re cooking up a hearty New Orleans classic in this week’s Frugal Family Feast. It’s delicious, easy, and will feed a family of four for less than $15.
Do You Live in the Fattest State?
B.T. Ballenger on March 12, 2013
More than 1.8 million people live in the state with the highest obesity rate. One out of every three adults there is seriously overweight.
4 Cheap Ways to Secure Your Home When You’re Away
Guest Blogger on March 12, 2013
We save up for vacations, but we can spend way too much on home security when we’re away. Here are cheap but effective alternatives.
5 Ways to Fill Easter Baskets for Less
Amanda Geronikos on March 11, 2013
The average American spent close to $150 on Easter last year. But there are ways to make the bunny hop with happiness for less.
Frugal Family Feast! Spaghetti Pomodoro with Basil and Bacon
Trisha Sherven on March 7, 2013
Piping hot pasta with fresh, flavorful sauce: It’s a great meal that will feed a family of four for less than $15.
Foreign Lotteries: The Contest You Can’t Win
Trisha Sherven on March 6, 2013
Every day low-lifes prey on our most vulnerable citizens, using fake lotteries and other scams to take everything they’ve ever worked for. You’re about to meet someone who’s living that nightmare; hopefully something similar isn’t happening to you or someone you love.
A Date to Mars Will Happen in 5 Years
B.T. Ballenger on March 1, 2013
Men are from Mars, and one woman is going to take her husband back there on a millionaire’s dime.
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