Money Lessons From Mom by Dan Caplinger May 8th 2013 5:00AM As Mother's Day approaches, the author remembers the lessons his mother taught about saving money and living well.
Is Your Pack-a-Day Habit a Vice, or an Opportunity? by Rich Smith May 6th 2013 12:30PM A new website called costofyourvices.com wants to help you tally up the price of your bad habits. We'll take it a step further and help you make some money from those vices.
8 Ways to Spot Counterfeit Money by 24/7 Wall St. May 3rd 2013 10:30AM The new $100 bill is designed to thwart counterfeiters, but that won't stop them from trying. To protect your wallet, learn the experts' rules for recognizing funny money.
NYU Student Wants to Change How Young People Manage Money by Business Insider May 2nd 2013 11:53AM NYU undergrad Scott Gamm has been an avid student of finance since he was 17, and now he's passing the secrets he's learned on to his peers in his book, "More Money, Please."
Public vs. Private Student Loans: Why the Differences Matter by Bruce Watson May 1st 2013 11:51AM College acceptance season is here, which also means it's time to think about how to pay for it. Student loans are practically a must, but there are big differences among them.
Savings Adventure: In Search of Amazing Asian Sodas and Drinks by Bruce Watson Apr 29th 2013 4:20PM Bored with ordinary Coke, iced tea and Red Bull? Asian markets offer a wide selection of teas, sodas and juices that'll challenge your taste buds without hurting your wallet.
Monday Memo: This Week on the Saving Channel by Bruce Watson Apr 29th 2013 3:00PM Sodas, student loans, and post-grad options: Here's a look at this week's money-saving topics on the DailyFinance Saving Channel.
Money Terms to Know: Risk and Return by Selena Maranjian Apr 24th 2013 1:40PM We all know what financial risk is: the chance of losing your cash. And return is what you make on an investment. What many don't understand is the relationship between them.
IRS Overpaid on Tax Credit for the Poor by Up to $13.6 Billion by Bruce Watson Apr 23rd 2013 2:31PM IRS over-refunds for the Earned Income Tax Credit are one of the bigger line items in the U.S. budget, but few politicians in either party are looking to fix the EITC problem.
3 Spring-Cleaning Tips for Your Finances Worth $8,000 to You by Chuck Saletta Apr 23rd 2013 12:25PM With tax season over, now's a great time to spring-clean your finances. These three simple moves could put more than $8,000 in your pocket over the course of the next year.
Financial Literacy Gets a Hip-Hop Makeover by Molly McCluskey Apr 23rd 2013 5:00AM Long filled with messages of outlandish lifestyles and expensive habits, hip-hop has lately been promoting more frugal choices. From "Mo Money, Mo Problems" to the virtues of...
Green Funerals: 3 Ways to Help Save the Earth as You Leave It by Bruce Watson Apr 23rd 2013 5:00AM A green lifestyle doesn't have to end when your life does. With a bit of planning, you can save on your funeral and reduce your last environmental impact at the same time.
The Secret to Free Museum Admissions by Bruce Watson Apr 23rd 2013 5:00AM Love museums but hate spending big bucks on admission fees? Here's a trick that can save you hundreds of dollars at hundreds of museums.
How to Decipher Your College Financial Aid Letter by Bruce Watson Apr 18th 2013 5:00AM Feel like you need a bachelor's degree in Bureaucracy to figure out your financial aid letter? Here are our Cliffs' Notes for parsing that important but impenetrable document.
She's Going a Year Without Buying Clothes (and So Can You) by The Billfold Apr 17th 2013 2:00PM One woman decided to take an extreme approach to her shopping addiction by going a full year without buying a single item of clothing. Here's how you can do the same.
Old-Fashioned Saving Tricks That Still Work by Molly McCluskey Apr 16th 2013 5:00AM In today's world of apps, points and credit, adopting some old-school approaches to spending and saving might not be such a bad idea. Here are 5 ideas to try.
Want Fast, Cheap, Healthy Food? Try Your Local Asian Market by Bruce Watson Apr 15th 2013 10:00AM If you're looking for a healthy, convenient, cheap dinner tonight, your local Asian market probably has a few great options in store.
Monday Memo: This Week on the Saving Channel by Bruce Watson Apr 15th 2013 5:00AM Museums, student loans, and green fast food: a look at this week's money-saving topics on the DailyFinance Saving Channel.
Simple: A New Bank for the Online Set by Bruce Watson Apr 12th 2013 5:00AM For customers sick of dealing with bank fees and surcharges, a new company called Simple is offering an interesting solution: all-online banking.
Why April 9 Isn't Really Equal Pay Day by Bruce Watson Apr 9th 2013 5:00PM Equal Pay Day highlights the extra three months of work that a woman must do to equal what an average man makes in a year. But is real equality getting even further away?
How Are Federal Spending Cuts Affecting You? by Bruce Watson Apr 9th 2013 1:00PM It's been just over a month since the automatic federal spending cuts known as "sequestration" kicked in, and we want to know how DailyFinance readers are being affected.
The Best Way to Watch Movies Without Paying a Fortune by Bruce Watson Apr 9th 2013 5:00AM Streaming videos, DVDs by mail, or both? We explore the best way to watch movies and TV shows at home. (Hint: It may not be Netflix.)
Barbara Piasecka Johnson: The Maid Who Launched 1,000 Prenups by Bruce Watson Apr 5th 2013 5:55PM You may not recall Barbara Johnson, who died this week at 76. But her rags-to-riches tale blazed the way for women like Anna-Nicole Smith, Ivana Trump and Kimora Lee Simmons.
AOL Readers' Secret for Buying Electric Cars by Bruce Watson Apr 5th 2013 5:00AM If you want to buy an electric car, but you're worried about getting left behind when the next generation comes along, AOL readers have a smart suggestion.
Why CVS Charges $133 More Than Costco for Generic Lipitor by CNNMoney Apr 3rd 2013 10:36AM A Consumer Reports study finds huge price differences between retailers for generic drugs. Here's why you can save hundreds by getting your Lipitor at Costco instead of CVS.
Best Apps to Manage Your Money by CNNMoney Apr 3rd 2013 5:00AM Money magazine has served up a bounty of mobile apps to help you save more and budget better. Let's take a look at their top recommendations:
Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Way to Watch Movies? by Bruce Watson Apr 2nd 2013 5:00AM Netflix is on top of the video world now, at least as far as the stock market is concerned. But is it your pick for flicks? How do you stream, rent, or otherwise watch video?
Bibliophiles Rejoice: BookBub Helps Readers Find the Best e-Book Deals by Bruce Watson Apr 2nd 2013 5:00AM There are thousands of free and discounted e-books on the market. A new service, BookBub, helps you pick the best ones.
Sweet Deals: Save on Post-Easter Chocolate -- and Make It Last by Bruce Watson Apr 1st 2013 9:00AM Tips for cashing in on Easter chocolate sales...and keeping the sweet joy year round!
Monday Memo: This Week on the Saving Channel by Bruce Watson Apr 1st 2013 9:00AM A preview of what's happening this week on DailyFinance's new Saving Channel, where we bring you the best in money-saving ideas and strategies.
Should You Buy Your Car or Lease It? Readers Weigh In by Bruce Watson Mar 27th 2013 3:00PM The debate over buying vs. leasing a car has been running for years, but these days, we can't afford to choose poorly. Our readers chime in with their experiences and advice.
