Saving Money

'Coupon Mom' Reveals How To Purchase $100 Worth Of Groceries For Only 25 Cents! (VIDEO)

Posted 01.06.2010 | Living


We wrote about Stephanie Nelson, the "Coupon Mom," back in May of 2008, but considering the brutal economic climate these days we felt it was worth re...

Why Don't We Do The Things We Know Are Good For Us?

BJ Gallagher | Posted 01.05.2010 | Living


BJ Gallagher

Mark Twain was a keen observer of human nature. As we begin 2010, I'm reminded of Twain's quote: "To promise not to do a thing is the surest way to make a body want to go and do that very thing."

'Save Big': How To Cut Costs Without Losing The Latte (VIDEO)

abcnews.com | Posted 01.04.2010 | Books


Elisabeth Leamy's new book "Save Big" rejects typical cost-cutting methods like skipping your daily lattes, and instead shows how you can cut down on ...

"Save Big": How To Cut Out Big Costs

Elisabeth Leamy | Posted 12.29.2009 | Books


Elisabeth Leamy

I'm not a fan of savings strategies that require daily maintenance -- and deprivation. Instead, I like to battle big boring expenses every once in awhile.

Americans Love Microwaves -- But are they Safe?

Robyn Griggs Lawrence | Posted 12.22.2009 | Green


Robyn Griggs Lawrence

With the economy still in recession, more American families are eating at home rather than eating out, but most aren't making hearty, traditional meals on the stovetop or in the oven. They're nuking.

Low Interest Rates are Bonanza to the Banks

Alan Schram | Posted 12.21.2009 | Business


Alan Schram

Banks have been frustrating the administration's efforts of economic revival by being reluctant to lend, and the president has been complaining about it.

My Blue Shield Experience Embodies Our Stupid and Wasteful Health Insurance System

Wendy Block | Posted 12.18.2009 | Politics


Wendy Block

Recognize this melody? If you're a Blue Shield of California member, you hear it pretty much every time you call and end up holding till an actual person answers. A few days ago I heard it for half an hour.

Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel

Phil Villarreal | Posted 12.17.2009 | Books


Phil Villarreal

If your New Year's resolution is to be more cheap, petty and evil, I have some tips for you.

Navigating The Economy

Alan Schram | Posted 11.23.2009 | Business


Alan Schram

The business cycle is not dead. America has many coping mechanisms to deal with the current hangover. As it has before, this country will unleash the innovative, hard working and productive side of its citizens.

Five Myths the Recession Taught Us

James Altucher | Posted 11.06.2009 | Business


James Altucher

During the course of the past few months, several myths came to bear on the struggling economy that will play out through 2010 to create enormous opportunities in the market and the economy.

Rest Easy: Retirement (and Money) Can Improve Sleep

LiveScience | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living


It's no secret the stress of work can keep you up at nights. Now research shows that retirement can spur less fitful sleep, at least for people who ar...

Are You A Spiritual Snob?

Sadie Nardini | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Sadie Nardini

Many people nowadays seem to have turned into unbelievable yoga snobs: they perceive any roll in the mud of our human nature as less than enlightened. And they get downright mean about it.

Recessionista Style

Nicole Williams | Posted 10.22.2009 | Style


Nicole Williams

A year or two ago, fashionistas ruled the style scene. They proudly sported designer labels, toted the latest "it" bags, and rarely felt the need to shop the sale rack. But with the economic downturn, even the usual big spenders have had to master the art of shopping on a budget.

What Do You Hold On to for Security?

Hillary Rubin | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


Hillary Rubin

A few weeks back I was in a weekend workshop with some incredible people. Over lunch one of the men that was sitting at the table began to talk about ...

The Best Risk Reward Proposition

Alan Schram | Posted 10.19.2009 | Business


Alan Schram

This will be a different kind of inflationary cycle. The dollar will decline, but Real estate prices will not be going up because few property owners can raise rents right now.

Does Stimulus Lead to Prosperity?

Alan Schram | Posted 10.12.2009 | Business


Alan Schram

The argument for a massive spending increase as economic stimulus makes the assumption that spending is the source of our prosperity. Based on that false assumption, it's easy to arrive at the wrong conclusion.

My Reinvention Tour: The Venice Yard Sale

Martha McCully | Posted 10.08.2009 | Living


Martha McCully

The pace of making money in this new world is so different than what I'm used to. When I first left the steady paycheck eighteen months ago, each day that would go by where I didn't make a penny caused a panic.

What's Your Money Personality?

Manisha Thakor | Posted 12.02.2009 | Business


Manisha Thakor

When you understand your money personality you are better positioned to make financial decisions that you can stick with through thick and thin -- as opposed to having a "manic response."

Winning: A Talk with Carla Harris

Martha St Jean | Posted 11.30.2009 | Business


Martha St Jean

"I knew that I would do something that was important. I always wanted to have power, in order to motivate others to reach their goals," says Harris.

If Money Talked, Would You Listen?

Loral Langemeier | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living


Loral Langemeier

Take control of what you think. Start fresh with new ideas. Doing this will help you begin to have the right conversation about money and reap the rewards.

Save Cash by Going Green: 4 Tips

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.28.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

Going green doesn't just save the outside world. It also can preserve the hard-earned money in your bank account.

Eight Ways to Save Money on Your Pets in a Ruff Economy

Wendy Diamond | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living


Wendy Diamond

you might have to get rid of your dog walker until times get better, so walk your dog yourself! Not only will you save money, you will get fit -- how's that for an extra perk

Let's Go Fly A Kite!

Lita Smith-Mines | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Lita Smith-Mines

The kite-flying cavorting couple on the beach were light-years ahead of me in realizing that aspiration and achievement are not always the same thing.

10 Tips For Greening Your Grocery Shopping On A Tight Budget

Grist | Posted 09.11.2009 | Green


Create a weekly menu. Plan to use the same ingredients in more than one dish. For example, I might use broccoli (one of the Clean Fifteen) as an ingr...

"The Worst May Be Behind Us": 15 Ways to Cut Back Anyway

Lea Lane | Posted 09.07.2009 | Living


Lea Lane

The headlines say the recession is just about over, but I figure that no matter what happens to the market, by cutting back I've learned better habits. Here are fifteen of my easy cutbacks.