More and more companies are open to the idea of remote work these days. What kind of jobs are these? They vary widely, … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
Want to get rich? The secret is living below your means
Many experts will tell you that to get rich, you should live below your means. That is, spend less money than you earn. … [Read More...]
How to teach your kids about budgets
We’ve all heard the horror stories: young people who graduate from college, move back home with their parents, make very … [Read More...]
Save money by doing your own taxes
I always used my family's accountant to do my taxes. He wasn’t cheap, but I thought the expense was justified — until I … [Read More...]
10 ways to get your financial life in order
Are you spending too much and saving too little? Do you not even know where your money is going? If the answer is yes, … [Read More...]
7 types of retirement savings accounts
We've all heard the warnings and are well aware that we should save more for retirement. It's always a good time to … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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Credit card balance transfers: When are they a good deal?
I once had a friend who bragged about never paying interest because she shuffled her credit card balances around … [Read More...]
How to negotiate a lower credit card interest rate
Trying to pay down debt? One thing holding you back is likely the interest you pay on your credit cards. The high rate … [Read More...]
When mobile payment apps can cost you
When you're out to dinner with a group and it's time to split the tab, the odds keep getting better that someone is … [Read More...]
6 things you’re wasting money on — and how to stop
Are you wasting your money? Too many of us get to the end of the month, look at our dwindling bank account balances … [Read More...]
How to wipe out debt — this time, for good
Many people believe getting out of debt is all about math: spending less than you earn and paying the difference to your … [Read More...]
Credit cards: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Many consumers have a mixed relationship with credit cards. On one hand, they can lead to cash back, travel rewards, and … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
Legitimate work-at-home-jobs you can do now
More and more companies are open to the idea of remote work these days. What kind of jobs are these? They vary widely, … [Read More...]
How to build a new job wardrobe on the cheap
A new job usually comes with a big cost: a new wardrobe. Your first office job will call for a whole new wardrobe. Your … [Read More...]
How to write a killer digital résumé
If you’re creating a new résumé (or updating an old one), it's not enough just to create a piece of paper. Today, … [Read More...]
Smart advice about starting your own business
You’re finally ready to take the plunge and start your company. But starting a business takes more than picking a … [Read More...]
Mortgages
What to do if you can’t pay your rent
As a new month approaches, many tenants are panicked about how to scrape together the money for next month’s … [Read More...]
What to do if you can’t pay your bills
There’s no doubt that for many people have suffered a big toll on their finances. Whether you’re down an income (or two) … [Read More...]
What to look for in a starter home
You’ve dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it’s time. You’ve created Pinterest boards dotted with … [Read More...]
How to buy your first house
Buying your first home is intimidating, and the current economy makes it even tougher. According to a recent article in … [Read More...]
How to buy a house with 5% (or less) down payment
One hurdle many would-be home buyers face – or think they face — is the need to come up with a big chunk of cash to make … [Read More...]
College Savings & Strategies
How to score little-known college scholarships
College tuition is outrageous and full scholarships are hard to come by. If a student isn't the valedictorian of a huge … [Read More...]
9 colleges that offer tuition discounts to siblings
When Delsia Fleming was looking at colleges for her twin daughters, Brittany and Brianna, the Burlington, N.J., mother … [Read More...]
5 little-known ways to apply to colleges for free
Five hundred dollars to apply to college? That's what my high school senior almost spent. No, she didn't fall for some … [Read More...]
7 ways to get free money for college
My niece, Kendalynne Hohe, a kindergarten teacher in Independence, Mo., is an expert at finding free money for college. … [Read More...]
Free or cheap SAT and ACT test prep
College admission pressure is getting more intense, and both students and parents are feeling the heat. Many, seeing SAT … [Read More...]
