If you are ringing in the new year with substantial credit card debt, then now is the time to create a strategy for paying it off in 2015. Doing so will allow you to save tremendously on interest charges while likely increasing your credit score and reducing your stress levels. So here are five ways to pay off... Read More

Whether or not you think regifting is an acceptable practice, plenty of people do it, but there are some risks involved. There’s the obvious awkwardness of regifting to someone who frowns upon the practice, but you could be facing damage beyond your social life — for example, identity theft. Electronics are among commonly regifted items,... Read More

Imagine if a lid on a coffee pod was preventing you from getting your much-needed morning cup of joe. It’s an unfortunate reality for many java lovers trying to use the Keurig 2.0 with an unlicensed K-cup. But a piece of tape and a pair of scissors can fix that. According to CNN Money, Keurig... Read More

You’ve likely heard of the so-called sharing economy. The theory goes that where in the past, in order to be able to use something, you mostly bought it, now you can just rent or borrow it. Personal finance experts often cite this as an easy and convenient way to cut back on costs. So now... Read More

For many people, the cost of living will decrease in retirement – but even so, none of us want to be stuck with too little savings in our golden years. Here are some strategies to work toward that could help you live on less money in retirement, and maybe even retire sooner. Live on Less... Read More

Higher education is expensive, and the price tag is only going to rise. A recent study finds the cost of college is expected to double in nine years. College costs for a child born today could be three times as much when it’s time for them to enroll. That’s something most parents don’t even want to... Read More