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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.

Five Lame Excuses for Not Saving Money

Small Changes That Could Save You Big Bucks

It's hard to make huge changes in your spending habits all at once. To reach your new year's resolution to manage your finances better, try small steps instead. Financial experts offer 10 easy suggestions that could help you spend less and save more in 2011.

Ex-Banker Tells How Not to get Ripped Off at a Bank

From savings rates to budget programs, WalletPop experts answer personal finance questions

Low interest rates good for borrowers, bad for savers

My 5-year-old opens a savings account -- you can, too

The plight of the unbanked: Why 50 million Americans don't use a traditional bank

BankFox monitors interest rates and notifies you of changes

New online bank with 3.75% APY but there's a catch

Guaranteed to lose spending power

High yield savings accounts are still out there, if you're willing to play the game