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7 (Mostly Cheap) Ways to Remove Your Money Stress 04/01/2015 08:00pm • If money or the lack of it stresses you out, you are in a large club. In February, the American Psychological Association released a survey of 3,068 adults that found 72 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed about money at least sometime during the past month, and 22 percent polled said the Beware of These 7 Budget Blockers 03/31/2015 08:00pm • Everyone knows the importance of having a household budget, yet Gallup and other surveys suggest that some 60 to 70 percent of American adults admit they don't have one; even fewer stick to the budgets they do make. Why is that, exactly? Two words: budget blockers. Those irksome situa Explore Congressional Budget Proposals' Impact on Student Aid 03/31/2015 08:00pm • It's that time of year again -- budget season. In the last week or two, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have released and passed budget blueprints for the 2016 fiscal year. While this may not seem remarkable, if you consider the last few years of continuing resolutions, fiscal cli 10 Steps to a Smarter Spending Plan 03/30/2015 08:00pm • If you're looking for ways to rein in excess spending and meet your savings goals, then you might want to consider taking some time to reflect on your priorities and life goals. That can inspire an overall plan and new habits that guide your day-to-day decisions. Incorporating new tools and even sh When You Should (and Shouldn't) Worry If Your Tax Refund Is Delayed 03/30/2015 08:00pm • The April 15 income tax filing deadline is just around the corner, but many taxpayers decided not to wait until the last minute to file. Those who opted against procrastination and are entitled to a refund may have already received it. But for those anxiously awaiting a check in the mail or a sum d Spend Your Tax Refund Wisely or Treat Yourself? 03/29/2015 08:00pm • If you're lucky enough to be getting something back from Uncle Sam, you probably have big plans to put every penny of your return refund into your retirement account or finally pay off that pesky credit card bill.However, now that your return has processed, you might be having second thoughts and wi 10 Ways to Live Within Your Means 03/26/2015 08:00pm • Let's face it: Cutting back is no fun. But it may be necessary if you find yourself continually struggling to meet your basic financial demands, falling into deeper debt or getting to the end of yet another month with no money set aside for savings. Is there a way to make those spending cuts withou Lessons From Celebrity Financial Mistakes 03/26/2015 08:00pm • When "Game of Thrones" actress Lena Headey got divorced, she had less than $5 in her bank account and had to rely on credit cards to support herself and her young son, she said in court filings that were obtained by TMZ and E! News. Given that she's a top-tier actress starring in a hit show, the ne 5 Smart Credit Habits to Start in Your 20s 03/25/2015 08:00pm • The bad news: Good habits typically need to be taught. Most of us aren't born wanting to work on projects before they're due or cover our mouths when we sneeze. More seriously, our desire to have fun and impress others typically results in the innate desire to spend, spend, spend. The good news: H 9 Basic Pieces of Money-Saving Advice No One Follows -- But Should 03/25/2015 08:00pm • Good advice can be hard to take -- especially when it comes to money. Often, the thing that's best for us is the thing we really don't want to do. Saving more and spending less is boring; why do that when you can have fun now? Well, you know what else sounds boring? Working for the next 50 years. A Wealth Building Plan for You: Growing Family Edition 03/25/2015 08:00pm • Investing can be such a confusing, scary proposition sometimes. You're never really sure if the information you find is exactly right for you (in the case of some online publications), if the data is relevant (in certain financial studies) or if the advice is credible (such as when you receive a st Cure Tuition Ills With Medical School Scholarships 03/25/2015 08:00pm • If you dream of becoming a doctor, you already know that you'll be spending a lot more time in school than most people. While four-year bachelor's degrees are the ultimate goal for many college students, they're just the first step on the road to a career in medicine. Your undergraduate education w Lacrosse team works to help teammate's family, save house from foreclosure 03/25/2015 07:02am • The Edison High School girls lacrosse team. Catherine Dina is second from right in the front row. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Shterengarts) ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Thomas A. Edison High School girls lacrosse team has rushed to the side of a family in need.  The girls are raising money and rally 12 Tech Stocks Investors Should Watch 03/24/2015 08:00pm • Opportunities aboundThe tech revolution continues to create new businesses and expand others while bringing innovative products to the marketplace. Although some companies have obvious tech roots in semiconductors and medical technology, others are better known for their jogging pants and pregnancy 12 Ways to Save More in the Springtime 03/24/2015 08:00pm • Warmer WeatherAs the temperature rises, you might find yourself spending more time out and about, enjoying the pleasures of the season. But many of them come with a high price tag, from alfresco restaurant meals to weekend getaways. The U.S. News Frugal Shopper blog contributors shared budgeting tip