Money

  • 8 Things ‘Girls’ Can Teach Fans About Frugality

    Like generations of young people before them, the cast of HBO’s Girls came to New York to make careers in the arts — writing, acting, music. In the meantime, Hannah Horvath and her cohort have been working entry-level jobs, often…

  • 9 Contracts That Are Painful To Cancel (And How To Get Out Of Them)

    Contracts are a standard part of doing business, one that obligates both parties to the stated terms. As customers know all too well, trying to end the relationship before the expiration date usually incurs a penalty, typically called an “early…

  • Top 6 Most Affordable (and Growing) Cities in the U.S.

    The most desirable places to live are often among the most expensive. But some of the most popular cities in America now have below-average costs of living and affordable home prices. Some also boast low unemployment and competitive median incomes.…

  • Free and Cheap Ways to Monitor Your Credit

    In the midst of the busy 2013 holiday shopping season a security breach at Target led to the theft of 40 million (and counting) customers’ credit and debit card information. Names, numbers, expiration dates, and security codes were all lifted…

  • No More Bank Fees

    The New Year is an opportunity to start fresh, and for many folks that means getting your finances in order. Perhaps it’s time to wave goodbye to your bank in favor of one that doesn’t charge ridiculous fees and pays…

  • Do These Online Retailers Charge Sales Tax in Your State?

    The Internet has made it so easy to sit home and shop. You can click on hundreds of online stores, browse categories, read gift guides, and find coupon codes. Some shoppers buy online because it’s a way to dodge taxes…

  • Beware of Baggage Fees When Booking Travel

    An updated report on Cheapism.com compares airline baggage fees at 12 U.S. carriers. This is vital information for holiday travelers because heavy gifts and bulky winter clothing can undermine all…

  • Best Coupon Practices According to an Extreme Couponer

    Extreme couponing has hurt the average coupon clipper. Although finding coupons is a snap in the Internet age, new limitations prevent shoppers from replicating the savings showcased on programs like…

  • Daily Deal Apps Roundup

    Whether shopping at home or looking for a place to grab lunch, everyone loves a bargain. That’s why daily deal apps are so popular. According to a report by BIA/Kelsey,…

  • Which States Have the Lowest Average Income?

    Some people are lucky enough to have a job that’s not tied to a location, but many move across state borders in hopes of finding more rewarding opportunities. Other wage…

  • DIY Career Search

    Finding a job — any job — when first entering the working world probably comes as a relief. Eventually, though, you may want to launch a DIY career search that…

  • Which College Majors Pay the Least and Which Land You a Job?

    As tens of thousands of students enter college for the first time, tens of thousands of parents are wondering whether the investment will pay off. Does the major a student…

  • Coffee Rewards Programs: Which Perks Your Interest?

    Coffee is a big and competitive business in the United States — Statistic Brain reports that consumers spend more than 18 billion dollars a year on specialty brews alone —…

  • Coupon Crazy: An Insider Explains It All

    “I started using coupons to save money. I kept using them because it turned out to be a fun and rewarding way to shop.” If you ever wondered what motivates…

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    Petco vs. PetSmart: Which is Cheaper?

    In This Article: Loyalty Programs Pet Stores Review: Websites & Online Shopping Extra Services Petco vs PetSmart Price Comparison Table Petco Review PetSmart Review Pet Store Prices and Loyalty Programs…

  • Online Tutorials: Where Can You Find Free (and Accurate) Guides?

    When looking for a simple answer about how to do something, look no further than free online tutorials. Maybe you’re trying to assemble a piece of furniture, tie a tie,…

  • What’s the MPG of Your Fridge?

    Saving money on energy costs and/or reducing a household’s environmental footprint are important to many consumers. We identified several ways to achieve these ends. The first is with Enervee, a…

  • Track Your Student Loans — For Free

    On July 31st the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure that links interest rates for federal student loans to the yield on 10-year Treasury notes. This is a welcome…