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RSSHow to Grow Your Own Vegetables and Herbs to Save Money
By Amy Fontinelle on Jun. 30, 2009 Comments?
Growing your own vegetables can save you money if you pay close attention to your startup and maintenance costs. Read...
Sending Kids the Right Money Message
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on Jun. 29, 2009 Comments?
Money does not grow on trees. Okay, you know this – but do your kids? Read...
Community College Has Its Advantages
By Jason Simon on Jun. 25, 2009 Comments?
Are community college transfers successful? Read...
How Much Money Is In Your Checking Account?
By David Weliver on Jun. 24, 2009 Comments?
Chances are, the less money you have available in checking, the less likely you will be to spend it. Read...
Community Colleges Get Some Respect
By Anya Kamenetz on Jun. 23, 2009 Comments?
I've said it before, I'll say it again: community colleges are the big, important, unsung heroes of the higher ed system in the US. Read...
Life After Bankruptcy: How to Rebuild and Improve Your Financial Future
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on Jun. 19, 2009 Comments?
If you are one of the millions of Americans who discharged debt in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, now is the time to change your financial future for the better. Read...
5 Reasons Why We Spend More Than We Make
By Alan Shcram on Jun. 18, 2009 Comments?
Why do you spend more than you make? Have you stopped? Why did you before? What changed? Read...
How I Saved 15% On My Wedding Ring In 15 Seconds & 45% Overall
By TheWeakonomist on Jun. 17, 2009 Comments?
Don't spend sticker price when buying jewelry. Read...
6 Ways To Have A Productive Summer Vacation
By Broke Grad on Jun. 16, 2009 Comments?
6 ideas to help you make the most of your summer vacation. Read...
Credit Card Trickiness
By Stephanie S. on Jun. 15, 2009 Comments?
How many credit cards do you have? Do you strive to earn as many points/miles/dollars as possible? Read...
What to Do if You Cannot Make Your Car Payments
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on Jun. 11, 2009 Comments?
If you are behind with payments, or worried you will be soon, assessing your financial situation and actively pursuing your options can help you make the best of a difficult situation. Read...
3 Little White Lies We Tell Ourselves When Spending Money
By Jenny Blake on Jun. 08, 2009 Comments?
The little white lies we tell ourselves when spending money. Read...
What Happened To My Loan Forgiveness Program?
By Anya Kamenetz on Jun. 04, 2009 Comments?
It just isn't feasible, long term, to have people incur tens of thousands of dollars in debt to pursue basic middle class jobs. Read...
Avoid Identity Theft: Securing Your Belongings
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on Jun. 02, 2009 Comments?
One of the most important steps in preventing identity theft is perhaps also the simplest – don’t leave belongings containing sensitive information, such a laptop, wallet, or smartphone, unattended. Read...
Survival tips for moving back in with mom and dad
By Lindsey Pollak on May. 29, 2009 Comments?
Have you moved back in with your parents and made the best of it? Please share! Read...
Your Deposit Matters, Pay Attention When You Move Out
By Jason Simon on May. 27, 2009 Comments?
When you’re moving out, don’t be afraid to ask the apartment manager questions if something doesn’t seem right. Read...
The Investing Rules Have Changed
By AS Green on May. 22, 2009 Comments?
It is not about how much money we save, it is about how far that money will take us. Read...
I Want to Buy a House...Maybe
By Stephanie S. on May. 21, 2009 Comments?
Is now the time to buy a house? Read...
Senate Passes the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
By Jason Simon on May. 20, 2009 Comments?
A consumers’ Credit Card Bill of Rights intended to reduce fees and limit contract changes received a vote of 90-5 by the U.S. Senate yesterday. Read...
Don’t Stress About Your Credit Score!
By David Weliver on May. 15, 2009 Comments?
When it comes to getting your finances in order, your credit score should probably be your last priority. Read...
Dealing with Medical Debt
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on May. 14, 2009 Comments?
Even if you have health insurance, hefty medical bills can hang over your head like an ominous raincloud. Consider how to deal with them. Read...
Crime and the Economy?
By Working Moms Against Guilt on May. 12, 2009 Comments?
Has the economic recession increased crime in your neighborhood? Here are a few tips on how to keep your neighborhoods safe. Read...
Important Information Regarding Your Account
By Jason Simon on May. 11, 2009 Comments?
I am not pleased with my credit line reduction, but Bank of America needs to prepare its customers for changes like these before they’re actually made. Read...
Slacking on Tracking
By Stephanie S. on May. 08, 2009 Comments?
One of the best ways to get a real idea of where your money is going is to track every expense, personal finance budgeting is the way to go. Read...
6 Stupid Ways To Waste Money After College
By Broke Grad on May. 07, 2009 Comments?
With the economy in a recession, the decisions this year’s college graduates make with their money right out of college are more important than ever. Here are six things not to do with your money. Read...
5 Financial Tips for College Graduates
By David Weliver on May. 06, 2009 Comments?
Listen up college grads. Whether you dream of making millions or simply being able to do what you love in life without worrying about money, your ability to master a few simple financial skills will make achieving that goal infinitely easier. Read...
Friends and Money
By AS Green on Apr. 29, 2009 Comments?
When I was in college, all my friends were in the same financial place. We were broke. I remember being upset if I spent $20 in one night. Read...
Yes, We Bought a House
By Jason Simon on Apr. 28, 2009 Comments?
My wife and I bought our first house last week. Take things slow, ask a lot of questions of yourself and those you’re working with, and consider having a lawyer review your final papers. Read...
Recession Lessons: Personal Savings On The Rise
By TheWeakonomist on Apr. 27, 2009 Comments?
We're looking at a more conservative future where people save more of their money. Read...
New Changes to Student Loans, From Obama and Sallie Mae
By Anya Kamenetz on Apr. 24, 2009 Comments?
Obama is giving it a shot: trying to make Pell Grants an entitlement and cut student lenders out of business in favor of direct loans. Read...
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