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It doesn’t matter if you travel in a gas-guzzling SUV or tiny hatchback, your daily commute is getting more expensive. But there are several things you can do to cut the cost of your commute: (more…)

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If you’re swimming in a sea of debt and you can’t see the shore, now is the time to look for help. In fact, the answer is always “now,” because the sooner you take control of debt, the faster you will take control of it. (more…)

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Pennies are pinched and budgets have been streamlined, and many Americans are cutting down on the luxuries. For this reason, upscale retailers’ business has been a bit shaky lately, causing prudent business owners to think outside the box. One such woman, Michele Krause, has taken her failing luxury jewelry market and created a unique idea: jewelry rental. (more…)

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Focusing on making your home more energy efficient can be good for your wallet as well as for your conscious. These tips can help make your house more environmentally friendly and save you a few dollars as well. (more…)

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Preparing for it is one of the best and romantic times of your life, but marriage can also a big change to your financial future. When you get married, you not only join hearts and home, but your partner’s financial history becomes yours, and vice versa. So before you tie the knot, it’s important to secure your financial future and take the following steps with your future spouse:

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It doesn’t matter what the economy looks like, as Benjamin Franklin famously believed, a penny saved is a penny earned. And when it comes to our utility bills, there really is something we can do to save a bit every month.

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A lot of us imagine that to be more environmentally friendly we’d have to spend more money. But a new David Bach book called Go Green, Live Rich suggests exactly the opposite: if you live a greener lifestyle, you can actually save money.

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With rising oil prices and a long commute, chances are you dream of the days when you thought that $1.50 gas was too expensive. But times have changed, and so have gas prices, so Money Magazine has brought you several tips on how to fuel up for less:

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You’ve got to eat, right? But you don’t have to eat out. If you’re trying to save some money, try recording exactly how much money you spend on food for a week – including snacks, gum and drinks while you’re out. Chances are you’ll be shocked by how much this adds up to. To save a few dollars on food, try these eat-at-home tips:

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