Budgeting

Think you know how to budget? Think again; these six tips may not be intuitive, but they'll help you handle your money and reach your budgeting goals.

Cutting up your credit cards might be the best decision for your budget, but that doesn't mean it will work for everyone.

Don't blow your vacation budget before you even take off.

Find out why getting more for less isn't always a great deal.

If it's been a few years since you ventured into a library, you'll be amazed at what they offer - for free!

Whether you're selling or buying, these tips can help you get more out of this summer's garage sales.

You want to stay on track with your finances, but these fatal budgeting flaws may be holding you back.

Keep your seasonal costs down with these easy tips.

Warehouse clubs offer surprisingly good deals on items you'd never guess that they sell.

Find out how to get the life you want on the paycheck you have now.

Following the CDC's lead, these "zombie survival tips" will help you survive a financial disaster.

Hiring a decorator can cost a fortune, but there is an easier way to give your home a new look.

Keep your spending under control, and sticking to your budget won't seem so difficult.

Personal care costs can get sky-high, but with these tips, you can look your best without going broke.

You've graduated; now what? It's time to organize your student debt, as well as create a budget taking into consideration you may not have work right away.

These computer programs will help you stay on track with your money.

With starting salaries down for recent college grads, here are the tips you need to live on what you'll be earning.

The price for higher education is increasing every year. Here's what you can do to help keep your costs low.

Some fees and taxes are inevitable, while others can be avoided entirely.

There are many options when it comes to insuring the contents of your home.

Some members of Congress say the debt ceiling must be raised while others insist it's time Uncle Sam learned how to get by without any more borrowing. We'll look at the issues at stake.

These investment vehicles are less common, but could provide great returns while diversifying your retirement holdings.

From carrying costs to investment risk, there's a lot to consider before you invest in real estate.

These successful individuals weren't handed anything. They worked hard for it!

Find out the major ways consumers have adjusted their spending to compensate for the ever-increasing costs of fuel.

Learn why paying down your debts may not always be the fast-track to improving your credit score.

Choose substance over style when making home improvements in a down market.

Find out how to ensure that the adorable addition to your family is also affordable.

Eating out can be hard on your budget. Find out how to trim you spending without staying in.

These money errors are all too common. Make sure you know how to avoid them.

Keep an eye on these encouraging real estate trends if you plan to buy a home in the coming months.

Feel like you're drowning in debt? It may be because your loans have gone underwater.

Avoid these financial mistakes at all costs.

Coupon clipping isn't new, but it has gone digital. Find out how to use coupons to your advantage today.

Getting a deal is great, but sometimes the best bargain is found in the priciest items.

A look at the standards for tipping service staff in some popular vacation destinations, and the rationale for each custom.

These cheap and simple changes will make your bathroom look like a million bucks.

Here are a few business tricks that you can apply to your own budget, and start saving.

Though markets may change, good investing advice is timeless.

Finding an agent, doing your research, feeling out neighborhoods etc.

Find out how to use your favorite toys to cut costs at the pump.

Learn how to have the wedding you've always wanted ... without going broke.

Learn the basic steps towards building a system to track your money and control your spending.

It's easier to hire an expensive contractor to fulfill your landscaping needs but you can do it yourself at a much lower cost.

Sometimes, changing financial habits takes a little creativity. Learn some imaginative ways to save more money.

Residents in these states are ahead of the curve when it comes to saving. We'll look at why they are ahead and what you can learn from them.