Some states have sales tax holidays around this time of year to assist families with getting their kids outfitted for … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
How to protect yourself (or your parents) from scams against seniors
We've all heard the sad stories: A senior citizen was fleeced out of his home by an unscrupulous caregiver. A home … [Read More...]
How to save money on food without using coupons
Groceries for a family of four cost an average of $727 to $1,303 a month, not including takeout and restaurant meals, … [Read More...]
When is the right time to upgrade your laptop?
Sluggish performance, increased errors, and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death are all indicators that your laptop is … [Read More...]
10 great money-savers for young families
Saving money doesn't have to be painful. Sometimes it's just a matter of changing our perspective about what we really … [Read More...]
How to Save Money with Target Cartwheel
I'm not much of a Target shopper. I recently started using Target Cartwheel and I find it an easy way to save money so … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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How to pay for your next vacation with rewards points and miles
Summer Hull has taken her family to Hawaii, Walt Disney World, Paris, the Maldives and around the United States to visit … [Read More...]
5 steps to confronting debt and getting ahead
This post is by Greg Johnson of Club Thrifty. Debt sucks. It sucks up your paycheck. It sucks up your energy. Most … [Read More...]
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 save on shopping using credit card perks
As you make your holiday shopping list, there is one other list you should make, though you may have to check it twice: … [Read More...]
19 ways to save money on your vacation
Planning a vacation? If you're anything like us, you're probably looking for ways to have a great time without spending … [Read More...]
When to use credit cards and when to use debit cards
I'll start out by saying that I don't use debit cards but I do understand why some people do. It's linked to your bank … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
Setting up your perfect home office: what you need
If you are lucky enough to work at home full time, or just get an opportunity to work from home occasionally, do not … [Read More...]
How to start your career and your financial life on the right foot
Congratulations, you've ready to start your real job. Welcome to the world of work. Following are some tips you should … [Read More...]
Five simple life lessons for my younger self
Recently, I spoke to a group of much younger women to let them in on my secret life lessons. You could certainly … [Read More...]
9 best apps to stay productive on the go
Smartphones are both a curse a blessing. While they may act as an electronic leash hooking us to our employer wherever … [Read More...]
Mortgages
How to pay for major home improvements
Do you want to improve your home? We all do. Your list may include renovating the kitchen, addding a deck, changing … [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...]
How to get the best deal on a mortgage
Most people will need a mortgage to buy a home. That means that not only do you need to shop for a home, you need to … [Read More...]
How to get the best refinancing deal
If you're paying an interest rate of more than 5 percent, now may be the time to refinance your home … [Read More...]
How to pay off your mortgage early
The mortgage-burning party may have gone the way of the rotary phone, but that doesn’t mean Americans don’t own their … [Read More...]
College Savings & Strategies
13 money tips for new college graduates
It’s college graduation time. That means those of us who have been around the block a few times can’t resist sharing … [Read More...]
Six benefits of joining Amazon Student
Attention, college students: Whether you're headed near or far to college this year, you're going to need "stuff." Join … [Read More...]
College students: extra 25% off local Groupons all year long
College students, you probably know about Amazon Prime Student, where you can get six months of Amazon Prime for free, … [Read More...]
College financial aid packages: What parents need to know
Depending on when your teen filed his or her college applications and FAFSA, college acceptance letters may start … [Read More...]
What you need to know about student loans before you borrow
Considering borrowing student loans for yours or your children’s education? Here’s the basic information you need to … [Read More...]
