Money

  • 11 Ways to Make Saving Money Automatic

    For America Saves Week, Feb. 22-27 this year, the Consumer Federation of America is encouraging consumers to automate their savings. Not sure how to do that? Here are 11 easy ways to save money that take just a few minutes…

  • 10 Ways to Save While Finding Your Next Job

    Switching jobs can be an expensive transition. Travel, proper interview attire, and fees for documentation such as transcripts can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars. Use these 10 free and easy strategies to eliminate or reduce job searching costs.…

  • Is It Cheaper for Americans to Go to College Overseas?

    The rising cost of college education is a source of rising concern in the United States. The College Board reports that annual tuition, fees, and room and board at a public four-year school averages $19,548 for in-state residents and $34,031…

  • 9 Presidents’ Week Deals You’ll Actually Want to Buy (No Mattresses or Tires!)

    With many retailers extending Presidents’ Day savings and sales through the end of the week, we thought it would be helpful to share some of the news. Rather than the usual array of tires, mattresses, and linen deals, we tracked…

  • Who Is the Most Frugal Presidential Candidate?

    The 2016 presidential race marches on, with candidates of both parties making promises about economic reform. Some want to spend a lot more government dough, while others want to cut the budget by trillions of dollars. But what about the…

  • Ikea Shopping: 10 Ways It Can Cost More Than You Expect

    Ikea’s brand image is happy, hipster families living in ultra-modern style, eating Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns around an easily assembled coffee table. In reality it takes a little more effort to turn a pile of particleboard into a comfortable…