A $12,000 Smartphone May Already Be in Your Pocket
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!
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Break's Over, Santa: Ticketmaster Kicks Off Christmas Season in May
We're barely past Easter, but in the minds of the folks at Ticketmaster, the Christmas season has already begun.
5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness
Money can buy happiness: The trick is spending it right, say professors Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton, authors of "Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending."
5 Ways to Keep College Dreams from Becoming Money Nightmares
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.
Delayed Launch: How (and Why) to Postpone Your Job Market Debut
If you just got your diploma, but aren't quite ready for the job market (or you think it's not ready for you), here are a few things to do while you wait for hiring to rebound.
The Best Graduation Gift of All: Money Skills for Life
Solving your childrens' financial problems may seem the right thing to do, but instilling the confidence to solve their own issues helps them to face their own roadblocks.
5 Ways to Cut the Cost of Allergy Relief
Looking for allergy relief? Prescriptions, rather than OTC remedies, are often more effective and cheaper in the long run.
Public vs. Private Student Loans: Why the Differences Matter
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.
Monday Memo: This Week on the Saving Channel
Sodas, student loans, and post-grad options: Here's a look at this week's money-saving topics on the DailyFinance Saving Channel.
IRS Overpaid on Tax Credit for the Poor by Up to $13.6 Billion
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.
Green Funerals: 3 Ways to Help Save the Earth as You Leave It
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.
Fast Food's Green Trend: Making Burgers, Lattes Earth-Friendly
Top chains like McDonald's and Starbucks are trying to make fast food more environmentally friendly -- and more profitable.
Savvy Ways to Manage Your IRA Savings
Many investors are missing out on the long-term savings benefits of IRAs -- because they don't understand what they are and how they work.
Old-Fashioned Saving Tricks That Still Work
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.
Americans More Financially Savvy Post-Recession, Survey Shows
The frugality and investing discipline that the 2008 financial crisis imposed on Americans appear to have led to permanent changes in spending behavior, a new survey shows.