April 19th, 2013
Link Roundup: The Unemployment Diet: How We Cut Our Spending by $1,000 a Month
The Unemployment Diet: How We Cut Our Spending by $1,000 a Month “One Tuesday morning last November my husband called from work and told me to sit down—and not get mad. Whenever a phone call starts that way, you just know it’s not going to end well.” Five Cent Nickel
14 Secrets Every Parent Should Know Before Talking To Their Kids About Money “Your child is looking up at you with those big, sad-looking eyes. ‘But why wouldn’t you buy this for me!?’ You don’t want your kid to grow up to be a spoiled brat. So what are you supposed to say?” Man Vs. Debt
Financial Playbook for Recent College Graduates “With graduation fast approaching, many students are about to enter the real world. It’s an exciting time, but life can throw some real curveballs, especially for those just starting out. How you handle these financial roadblocks can make a world of difference.” Nerd Wallet
Energy Bills: Shine Every Nickel “Energy bills can become a serious issue especially as seasons change from spring to summer and fall to winter. Here are several ways on how to manage your energy related bills and keep the costs reasonable throughout the year.” Minting Nickels
10 Money-Saving Tips For Your Wedding “This is the moment you have been anticipating. You got engaged and now you are marrying the person you love. You want the wedding of your dreams, but then you have to consider reality. Let’s face it, weddings are expensive, but there is no need to break out the tissues just yet. Here are ten ways that you save money while planning a wedding. With these tips, you will still get a beautiful wedding that you will cherish forever but at a lower cost. ” Prairie Eco-Thrifter
Why Credit Scores Matter Even if You Don’t Borrow “How much do credit scores matter? We often hear or read of someone saying something to the effect of I’m not worried about my credit scores, I don’t plan to borrow money anyway. I’m not a credit score junkie myself, and tend to have only modest interest in them. And I even tend to think that credit scores are one of those competition deals – you know, the mine’s better than yours kind of thing?” Out of Your Rut
January 11th, 2012
Wednesday Roundup: Top 10 States for New Year’s Weight Loss Plan Signups
Top 10 states for New Year's weight loss plan signups "When Americans make the resolution to lose weight every year, some head off to the gym to tone their bodies, while others sign up for weight loss programs to change their diets. Bye, bye holiday pie. Hello, Weight Watchers." Bundle
December 16th, 2011
Friday Roundup: 6 Ways to Waste Money During the Holidays
6 Ways to Waste Money During the Holidays "What’s a few extra dollars here or there when holiday sales offer such a banquet of deals? It can’t hurt to blow the budget once a year. After all, you won’t have to pay down those credit cards until January, right? Wrong! No matter how caught up you get in the holiday-spending spirit, you should never compromise your budget and financial health. Here are six common ways holiday shoppers waste money, along with practical solutions to avoid such overspending." Financial Highway
December 5th, 2011
The Deal That Wasn’t a Deal
November 23rd, 2011
Wednesday Roundup: Why Can’t We Have Our Cake and Eat It Too?
Why Can’t We Have Our Cake and Eat It Too? "The English proverb tells us that we can’t have our cake and eat it too. I’ve often struggled to understand exactly what that means. I guess it’s supposed to imply that we can’t have it both ways. How can we preserve something of value if we continue to consume it?" Balance Junkie
November 16th, 2011
Wednesday Roundup: How to Spend Less Without Starting a Budget
How to Spend Less Without Starting a Budget "Some of the most common advice for helping someone spend less is to start a budget, but this approach doesn't always work." Wise Bread
November 12th, 2011
The Most Money I’ve Ever Spent
November 9th, 2011
Wednesday Roundup: 10 Ninja Tips to Slash the Cost of Dining Out at Restaurants
10 Ninja Tips to Slash the Cost of Dining Out at Restaurants "I tend to shy away from eating out unless it is a special occasion or I have no other alternative. When I do, I try to cut my costs as much as possible. Here are 10 ways I’ve been able to or have seen others save money at restaurants." 20 Something Finance
November 2nd, 2011
Wednesday Roundup: 21 Frugal Ways to Reward Yourself Right Now
21 Frugal Ways to Reward Yourself Right Now "Like many of you, I’m busy. I have a full-time career, a husband and a home to take care of, and I play daddy to two adorable dogs. I don’t know how I do it, but I do. Sometimes, though, I need a break — a little reward for staying semi-sane." Wise Bread
November 1st, 2011
Review: SaveUp – Rewarding you for Saving
SaveUp is a new San Francisco-based financial website that takes an innovative approach to saving. To encourage healthy financial habits such as saving more, and paying off loans, SaveUp rewards players with the chance to win prizes from a $5,000 Home Theater System to a $50,000 college scholarship, or even a $2 million jackpot.
