Spring will be taking the stage any day, and we're covering all the opening acts, including St. Patrick's Day and spring break. We've also updated our buying guide to cheap digital cameras so you can...
At Cheapism we always try to pass along great money-saving tips, but we also know that some offers aren’t worth taking. As the old saying goes, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. All this...
January brings deals on linens and electronics -- and, in much of the country, winter weather that can disrupt power. This week we looked into portable generators to help consumers be prudent not only...
Jean Chatzky, financial editor of the "Today Show" and author of seven personal finance books, strives to help baby boomers become and stay solvent. On her new RLTV series, "Money Matters with Jean...
The New Year is just a few days away. Rejoice in the start of 2013 with a cup of hot cocoa as you write up your New Year's resolutions. If your financial house is a bit shabby, don't wait for spring...
It's 2013 and you're probably thinking, "another year, another set of New Year's resolutions I won't keep." But if bolstering your finances is one realm that could use some attention, now's the moment.
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Excitement is looming with the approach of Black Friday, and we're on high alert for all things related to the year's top shopping day. For starters, we found...
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa. No matter what you celebrate, the temptation to shop till you drop -- especially on Black Friday -- is certainly compelling. The next two months are the busiest of the...
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Halloween has passed and we’re well on our way to the holiday season. With attention now focused on the new Windows 8, this is a good time to shop for a desktop...
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Reduce credit card debt with LearnVest, follow our authors on Google+, and check out the cheapest new cars of 2012. In anticipation of Halloween, be sure to...
Between tax season, monthly bills, and day-to-day spending, there are countless opportunities to lose your hard-earned money -- including many you may not even realize. The team at Kiplinger has compiled...
This is a post by Odysseas Papadimitriou, the founder and CEO of Card Hub, a website that helps consumers find the best credit cards and prepaid cards for their needs.
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Whether you're saving up for a big purchase or just want to save, these seven easy tips and tricks can help curb your spending and supplement your savings account without so much as lifting a finger.
This week we published two new buying guides to help consumers spend less on a couple of big purchases: clothes dryers and 3D TVs. We also added a new city to our local recommendations on foursquare.
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In this economy, most everyone is on a budget and looking for ways to save money. And while the holidays provided a festive reprieve from the daily grind, as a rule of thumb they aren't good for your...
This week we introduced two new money-savings tools for our readers: Optimize.com, a free budgeting program, and Savings.com, a store coupon tool. We're also helping you cut expenses at the drugstore...
We've just launched a partnership with Optimize.com, a free service that connects consumers with financial advisors and provides user friendly tools to manage personal financial assets online.
The blogosphere is chock full of empty verbiage (unlike newspapers, of course). But here comes The Los Angeles Times to tell us about several personal finance blogs that actually say something useful... Read more on The Los Angeles Times »
Yes, you can...do your own tax return for free (or at minimal cost). Our buying guide to free or cheap tax preparation software walks you through the features you should look for when choosing a... Read more on Cheapism »
Eager to snare your business, price wars have broken out among online brokers. But before you rush to the company with the glitziest web site, read what The New York Times has to say about the key... Read more on The New York Times »
"The news that Wal-Mart's going to cease cutting paper checks for employees who don't have direct deposit has prompted all sorts of reactions -- applause for reducing paper waste, debates over whether... Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »
Taxes may be inevitable, but a big tax bill -- maybe not. Ecommerce Journal has some advice: with an offshore bank account, you may be able to lower your burden. But first read this article, and then proceed... Read more on Ecommerce Journal »
