How a Single Mom of Three Scrapes by on a $40,000 Salary
A single mom of three shares the sacrifices she has to make and the contortions she has to undertake to make ends meet on her slim $40,000 salary, plus child support.
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Americans' Top 12 Ways to Cut Their Spending
That box of store-brand cereal is looking more tempting to a lot of Americans: A new Harris poll lists buying generic as the top way consumers are cutting back on everyday expenses. What other methods are we using to stretch out our budgets, and how much more frugal are we getting? Read on ...
It's Time for a Mid-Year Financial Checkup
On New Year's Day, you had plans -- promises to get your finances in order in 2011. Today, check your financial pulse: Where do all those good intentions stand? Ask yourself tough questions then take action. The experts tell you where to begin.
Bryce Howard on Handling Other People's Money
For a scion of Hollywood royalty, Bryce Dallas Howard has a down-to-earth grasp of finance. The daughter of Ron Howard has always been conservative with her assets, and now that the actress has become a producer, she's applying the lessons her father taught her to handling money on a larger stage.
How Being Too Cheap Can Cost You a Fortune
Being frugal is smart, and these days, it's fashionable too. But going too far in your attempts to save can have financial consequences that may leave you significantly worse off. Here are nine ways you shouldn't cut corners.
Heading for a Divorce? Determine Your Post-Split Expenses
It's certainly not easy, but for those who can do it, calculating expenses jointly helps clarify points in the negotiation that should be acceptable to both parties. And any post-divorce expenses will need to consider all manner of child care costs.
