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Looking at home insurance? Here's how insurance companies stack up.Looking for home insurance? Be sure the company you choose does well in terms of price, claims, and coverage.
Should you fill up with premium gas?Premium has such a nice ring to it, doesn't it? But sometimes premium doesn't always mean more efficient-- Hamm breaks down whether to upgrade at the pump.
Tax filing: six reasons to file onlineTax filing can be a complex process, but that doesn't mean you need an accountant. Here are six reasons to do your tax filing online, no professional help required.
How expenses can be costly in money and timeBuying products for the sake of convenience may be tempting. But those conveniences might cost you in time as well, as you work to keep up with your own expenses.
Simplify a grocery list with one-time purchasesMost of the things we buy at the grocery store will eventually be used up and thrown out. But with a few strategic one-time purchases, shoppers could help make the most of their money.
Making a high income mean high rewardThough a higher income means more money, it often means more expenses. Hamm breaks down how to curb spending so an increased paycheck actually means more money in the bank.
Best credit cards for hotels in 2014Best credit cards for hotels this year aren't necessarily the same for everyone, and a hotel rewards cards shouldn't be your primary card. But if a hotel rewards card is the best credit card for you, there are a wealth of good options.
Tax forms: Prepare for tax season in five simple stepsTax form filing season is nearly upon us. Here are a few steps to take before actually filing your tax forms that will make the process much easier.
Cheaper daily lunch with a slow cookerEating out can be a pricey prospect. But turning to a slow cooker to make your meals can save you some money at lunchtime.
Can 'buying American' and being frugal go together?Does 'buying American' mean paying more? Not always, but spending priorities, from buying local to spending the least amount possible, should depends on your economic situation and personal priorities.
How the WWE Network will make sports television cheaperWorld Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced an online streaming service at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. Even for non-wrestling fans, this could have a huge impact on the future of how we pay for sports programming.
Cash flow means spending less than you earnOver the course of a month or a year, the “cash flow” of a household can tell you a lot about how the family is doing financially. And in this case, bigger is better.
When to listen to your financial inner childYour financial decision-making may sometimes feel like wrangling an inner impulsive child. Here's when to let your inner child have its way when making spending decisions and when to put it to bed.
The decision stack: how to make the right financial choicesThe simple choice to go out to coffee with a friend actually reveals a series of financial decisions. How do you know if you're making the right choice?
The best and worst ways to use gift cardsOn the surface, gift cards can seem like a bad idea for a gift. But there are ways to maximize their usage.
The '52 week money challenge': Should you do it?The '52 week money challenge,' which charges participants with saving an increasing amount of money every week, has obvious appeal. However, the idea of increasing your savings on such a smooth, straight line doesn’t match reality.
Four habits of good personal financeBuilding good personal finance habits takes a lot of work and a lot of hard choices, but it can make a huge difference in your life.
Four frugal projects to kick off 2014The first weekend of the new year is the perfect time to tackle frugal indoor projects.Here are four of them, along with how much each project will save you over the course of the year.
How e-mail and phishing scams work – and how to avoid themAvoiding links within e-mails is the simplest way to prevent identity theft online. Below are a few more simple steps that won't protect you from every scam, but they will protect you from a lot of them.
Three advantages to living off a single incomeLiving off one income and investing the rest is more doable than you might think. Here's how to make it work.
