'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Wins $1 Million by Eamon Murphy May 31st 2013 1:20PM In 2008, "Wheel of Fortune" added the possibility of a $1 million prize to its bonus round. And for only the second time, a contestant has won it. See how she did it here.
Checking Account Check-Up: How Does Your Bank Rank? by CNNMoney May 31st 2013 1:00PM When it comes to checking accounts, all banks are not created equal -- but which one has the best policies for you? The Pew Charitable Trusts has some answers.
In the Market for a BIG Fridge? Buy a Surplus Morgue Refrigerator by Bruce Watson May 31st 2013 11:12AM In the market for a new refrigerator? Check out this extremely capacious model, now up for bid on eBay at $202.50. Of course, the last owner was a New York City morgue...
Cut Cooling Costs With the Right Roof Color by The Savings Experiment May 31st 2013 9:20AM Experts explain how a lighter colored roof can save you money.
Households Far from Regaining Wealth Lost During Recession by The Associated Press May 31st 2013 6:56AM The average U.S. household has a long way to go to recover the wealth it lost to the Great Recession, a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis concluded Thursday.
Get More Bytes for Your Buck When Buying a New Laptop by The Savings Experiment May 30th 2013 12:15PM Get expert advice on what you really need to splurge on when you buy a new laptop.
Summer Wedding Savings Tips for Guests by Bruce Watson May 29th 2013 5:23PM Want to enjoy the busy summer wedding season without going broke? Here's a list of some of our top money-saving tips for wedding guests.
More Women Bring Home the Bacon, but More Men Shop for It by Bruce Watson May 29th 2013 3:30PM A Pew study shows that in 40% of households, women are the primary wage earners -- but that's not the only trend that suggests that old gender roles may be on their way out.
How We Got Rid of $136,000 in Debt in 21 Months by Michele Lerner May 29th 2013 5:00AM Jennifer and Levi Ennis thought their debt levels were normal -- then they got a financial health wake-up call. And the way they chose to get debt-free was anything but usual.
Thrifty Thrills at Six Flags Amusement Parks by The Savings Experiment May 28th 2013 1:00PM Experts discuss how to save at Six Flags amusement parks.
In Search of the Elusive Zero-Percent Interest Rate Credit Card by Tim Beyers May 27th 2013 5:00AM "Free money": If you have good enough credit, chances are you get offered it all the time, through no-interest credit card offers. Here are the best ways to take advantage.
6 Money Leaks That Are Draining Your Finances by LearnVest May 26th 2013 6:00AM Hidden charges on your monthly bills could cost you an extra $350 per year. Here's how to plug the leaks.
Fill'er Up With Weird: Our Readers' Surprising Gas Saving Tips by Bruce Watson May 24th 2013 4:10PM Tired of the usual gas-saving advice? Here are some outside-the-box suggestions to help you cut down on your fuel costs.
Save on Shipping When Shopping Online by The Savings Experiment May 24th 2013 11:30AM Experts discuss how to save on shipping when shopping online.
Spring Cleaning: Less Stuff Means More Space, Time and Money by Bruce Watson May 24th 2013 5:00AM If attachment to your clutter is getting in the way of your spring cleaning, try these tips to break through your worst hoarding habits.
House Bill Would Peg Student Loan Rates to Financial Markets by The Associated Press May 23rd 2013 6:42AM House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
Bernanke Signals Fed Will Keep Stimulus in Place by The Associated Press May 22nd 2013 10:55AM Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke tells Congress that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the central bank to end its extraordinary stimulus program.
Springtime Budget-Busters -- Savings Experiment by The Savings Experiment May 21st 2013 5:30PM Experts discuss what not to buy during spring sales.
A $12,000 Smartphone May Already Be in Your Pocket by Bruce Watson May 21st 2013 3:33PM How much is your cell phone worth in your life? According to a recent study, the answer could be up to $12,000 a year!
Break's Over, Santa: Ticketmaster Kicks Off Christmas Season in May by Bruce Watson May 20th 2013 5:16PM We're barely past Easter, but in the minds of the folks at Ticketmaster, the Christmas season has already begun.
Don't Worry About Today's Retirees - but Gen X Is In Trouble by CNNMoney May 20th 2013 2:37PM It turns out that Americans in their sixties today have it better than any generation before them, but the generations behind them face a much less prosperous retirement.
Big Ticket Buffet(t): The World's Most Expensive Dinner Guests by Bruce Watson May 20th 2013 12:34PM Want to break bread with one of the country's top movers-and-shakers, or perhaps a movie star or musical icon? Here are a few of the most expensive dinner dates in history.
Consumer Spending Forecast to Boost U.S. Economy by The Associated Press May 20th 2013 6:08AM Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year, while government spending declines at a faster rate, according to a survey of business economists.
Lipsticks That Won't Hurt Your Pocketbook or Your Health by Bruce Watson May 18th 2013 5:00AM Some lipsticks contain high levels of toxins you'd never want near your mouth, including lead. To dodge that bullet, consider these cosmetics that are low on hazard and price.
Google Wants to Let Us Say: 'The Check Is in the Email' by Eamon Murphy May 17th 2013 2:40PM If you use Google Wallet, you'll soon be able to send people money using Gmail, attaching a dollar amount to a message just as you might a photo or a PDF.
How Fast Should You Cut Your Debt? by Credit.com May 17th 2013 12:30PM Determining how fast you can and should pay off your debts starts with a few simple steps -- and first among them is understanding how you got into debt to start with.
Score a Great Deal During Memorial Day Sales by The Savings Experiment May 16th 2013 12:00PM Experts discuss finding the best deals during Memorial Day sales.
5 Ways to Keep College Dreams from Becoming Money Nightmares by Bruce Watson May 16th 2013 11:43AM If your dream idea of college is equal parts prestige degree and "Van Wilder," wake up to fiscal reality: Here are a few dreams you could sacrifice to keep the costs in check.
How I 'Stole' $14 Million From a Bank: A Security Tester's Tale by CNNMoney May 16th 2013 10:00AM In early 2010, Nish Bhalla sat down at his computer with one objective: steal a huge amount of money from a bank.
Breast Cancer Gene: Why Most Women Can't Do What Jolie Did by Bruce Watson May 15th 2013 2:05PM When it comes to breast cancer, your health care can be trumped by your finances: Even if your best bet is to follow in Angelia Jolie's footsteps, you may not be able to.
Today's Billion-Dollar Start-Ups Should Be Thanking the Fed by CNBC May 15th 2013 12:00PM The list of start-ups valued at over $1 billion just keeps getting longer, and not just due to the potential of their cool tech. They're also getting a big boost from the Fed.
Where Money Meets Monsters by Bruce Watson May 14th 2013 3:00PM Forget vampires and werewolves: The scariest thing in the world is an empty bank account! Take a peek at some of the economic horrors underlying your favorite scary movies.
