Expenses

One Expense Leads to Another?

J.D. Roth | Posted 05.11.2012

J.D. Roth

Have you ever bought something only to discover that this one purchase led to another? And another? And another? I have, and it's frustrating.

How to Share Vacation Expenses with Friends

Women & Co | Posted 05.08.2012

Women & Co

Don't let haggling over expenses get in the way of a friendship!

Ask the Readers: How Do You Merge Finances and Philosophies?

J.D. Roth | Posted 04.25.2012

J.D. Roth

When two people fall in love, the meshing of these differences can be both fun and frustrating, especially when it comes to personal finance. Here are a few ways to be sure that both partners are on the same page.

Ask the Readers: How Much Do You Spend on Housing?

J.D. Roth | Posted 04.30.2012

J.D. Roth

Where do you live and how much do you pay on housing? What percentage of your budget does this represent? Does your housing payment cramp other parts of your life? Or have you intentionally kept it low so that you can afford to spend on other things?

11 Things That Will Be More Expensive In 2012

Posted 12.29.2011

With 2012 just around the corner, we are planning resolutions and bracing for change. However, our pocketbooks will also need readjusting in preparati...

Friendly's CEO Billed Bankrupt-Chain Hundreds Of Thousands In Expenses

Posted 11.18.2011

The CEO of Friendly's sent the ice cream giant hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of expenses the year before the company filed for bankruptcy. ...

13 Things That Are Causing Your Bills To Skyrocket

SavvySugar | Posted 11.18.2011

To err is human; to make budgeting mistakes, totally human as well. Most people are not aware of the little budget traps we get caught in, because lif...

Splitting Expenses, from Suze Orman

Posted 09.28.2011

Personal finance expert Suze Orman advocates that couples splitting expenses should pay equal percentages of their total daily, weekly, or monthly ...

Goldman Sachs Misses Profit Expectations

Posted 09.18.2011

Goldman Sachs Group Inc's net income rose during the second quarter but fell short of lowered market expectations as fixed income trading revenue ...

What Gas Prices Have Caused Americans To Cut Back On

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 08.17.2011

High gas prices might have fallen slightly in recent weeks, but that hasn't stopped Americans from cutting back on other expenses in order to afford p...

John Boehner's Monthly $2,000 Tab

Roll Call | Paul Singer | Posted 08.07.2011

When John Boehner rose from Minority Leader to Speaker in January, he not only expanded his staff and his paycheck, he more than doubled the expense-a...

10 Steps to Spring Clean Your Finances

Scott Gamm | Posted 05.25.2011

Scott Gamm

Just as you may clean out your closet or complete other "spring cleaning" chores around the house, your finances should be cleaned up too.

Is Your Husband Hiding Assets?

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeffrey A. Landers

At the end of the day, divorce is mostly about the division of assets and liabilities. That is not to say that there are not other, equally difficult...

The Rise Of The Virtual Cyborg

Bill Liao | Posted 05.25.2011

Bill Liao

Inconvenience comes in many shapes and sizes and alongside hypocrisy being inconvenienced appears to be considered a modern day deadly sins.

How to Live on $0 a Day: Hey Government, I'm Talking to You

Lesley Stern | Posted 05.25.2011

Lesley Stern

2010-12-09-obamavideochat.jpgI know we have an image to keep up as a superpower, but you're going to have to cut back on state dinners and other costly social events here and abroad.

Can You Smell What Palin Is Shoveling Now?

Malia Litman | Posted 05.25.2011

Malia Litman

The very purpose of a PAC is to raise and spend money to elect candidates. But these filings are proof of the willingness of Ms. Palin to possibly use and abuse donors to her PAC.

Neil Alpert, Michael Steele RNC Aide, Misused $70,000 Of Baseball Groups'

Politics Daily | Annie Groer | Posted 05.25.2011

Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele -- who really can't afford another 'holy ----" story after a GOP staffer dropped $1,900 at a les...

Small Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.09.2011

Tax deductions are vital to small businesses, as a way to minimize taxes paid on profits. The tax code lets you subtract most expenses you incur in yo...

Corporate Earnings Provide Good Lesson On Budgeting

Charlie Farrell | Posted 11.17.2011

Charlie Farrell

Companies have slashed their expenses to become lean and mean. You should be doing the same in your own household.

Lawmakers Bill Taxpayers For TVs, Cameras, Luxury Cars

Wall Street Journal | LOUISE RADNOFSKY and T.W. FARNAM | Posted 05.25.2011

Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings spent $24,730 in taxpayer money last year to lease a 2008 luxury Lexus hybrid sedan. Ohio Rep. Michael Turner expensed a $...