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…
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.…
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…
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…
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’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…
Imagine that the price sticker on a store shelf could automatically change based on the price at another store, or who is walking by. That’s essentially what happens online: Retailers…
Money is often tight in January, when the holidays finally end and the bills come due. But for a variety of products and services, discounts are so easy to find…
By now, most people have heard of Bitcoin; the decentralized digital currency is all the rage among new-technology geeks. But anyone can use Bitcoin, and frugal consumers might want to…
Ready to flex your entrepreneurial muscles and dive headfirst into your own small business? To identify a business opportunity with low start-up costs, look for a venture with minimal fixed…
Annuities are part insurance product and part investment. In exchange for buying an annuity from an insurance company, the purchaser gets a guaranteed income stream or lump-sum payout later on.…
Many homeowners buy insurance because they are forced by their mortgage lenders. Others choose to buy a policy to protect their assets. But not everyone understands what homeowners insurance does…
Saving money often requires a lot of time and effort. In some cases, though, 10 minutes or less is all it takes to save $100 or more. Get a head…
The holiday season can bring a continuing avalanche of unwanted gifts, weight, and debt. Unlike the first two, debt and the associated effects of spending on such things as holiday…
For many people, buying gifts for friends and family is just the start of holiday giving. The next step is to give to charities or individuals in need of aid.…
Winter is the hardest time of the year to sell a home in most U.S. locales. “The spring housing market is considered busier than the winter market, but sometimes sellers…
Holiday entertaining can be stressful — and expensive. Instead of slipping down that rabbit hole, try these 18 tips for saving money, time, and sanity without detracting from the event.…
Since the financial crisis of 2008, it’s been harder for small businesses to get the money they need to operate or grow from traditional lenders. There are several reasons —…