Search

5 Ways to Get Back on Track After Vacation 07/29/2015 08:00pm • Welcome back! The good news: You just had an amazing vacation. The bad news: You are back to the real world -- and faced with the reality that you ate and drank way too much while you were gone, even though you said you wouldn't. Now, it's time to get back on track. But how to do that when your mind How to Ease the Pain of Rising Health Insurance Rates 07/29/2015 08:00pm • As a consumer, it can be frustrating to watch health insurance rates continue to rise. The good news? By making smart decisions before next year's open enrollment period even begins, it's possible to ease the impact on your wallet. The numbers for 2016 are eye-popping: In some states, insurers are 7 Tips for Finding an Apartment in Washington, D.C. 07/29/2015 01:00pm • The District of Columbia is part of one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country, and you know what that means: Finding an apartment there is no walk in the National Mall. If you're getting ready to move to D.C., or if you're just hoping to find a new place to live in the city you already ca 5 Apps to Keep Your Cellphone Safe From Security Threats 07/28/2015 08:00pm • How many times have you ... Deposited a check on your smartphone? Paid for something on a public Wi-Fi network? Given your personal information to an app you just downloaded? Yet how many mobile security tools have you downloaded to protect yourself during those transactions? Although a growing nu New year, new deals: A breakdown of school shopping discounts 07/22/2015 02:13pm • WASHINGTON — There's a new school year on the horizon, so you — or your child — might be freaking out about new clothes and electronics. Don't fret, though. According to Consumer Reports, plenty of stores offer discounts to elementary, middle school and college students -- you just need to 10 Ways to Save on Your Wardrobe 07/22/2015 01:00pm • New clothes on tight budgets. We spend over $1,600 on clothing every year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey. But maybe we don't have to. Contributors to the Frugal Shopper blog suggest a variety of ways to trim costs on apparel, from timing your purchases to 14 Back-to-School Shopping Hacks 07/21/2015 08:00pm • Back-to-school shopping is serious business: The National Retail Federation reports that this year, parents with children in kindergarten through 12th grade plan to spend $630.36 on average. Over the last decade, that number has climbed from $443.80. "We're seeing a consistently more confident con 5 offbeat ways to earn extra income 07/21/2015 11:00am • Many people go through periods when they need to make extra money, or they'd like to give it a shot, anyway. But how? What can you do to reel in a few more bucks? Nobody needs to mention you could hold a garage sale, recycle cans or resell clothes to a consignment shop. No, what you need are some 5 top websites for frugal shoppers 07/21/2015 10:00am • Stretching your dollars becomes easier and easier if you adopt a few frugal habits, and you don't even have to shop less. By training yourself to start your online shopping trips with a stop at a few of these sites, you can shave at least a few dollars off of nearly every purchase you make online. How to Save When Outlet Shopping 07/17/2015 08:00am • During the summer months, and especially as families prepare kids to head back to school, outlet shopping is a popular activity. Not only is it nice to walk around an outdoor mall in warm weather, but outlet stores have a reputation for lower prices, closeout sales and deep discounts. If you're p How to trim your caffeine costs 07/15/2015 11:30am • Fluctuating coffee prices can put caffeine addicts on edge. Starbucks recently increased prices on select coffee drinks, citing higher labor and rent costs. Retail experts suggest that coffee lovers will continue buying their favorite drinks. According to the 2014 National Coffee Association's Annua 8 Tips for Taking Advantage of Amazon Prime Day 07/14/2015 08:00pm • For one-day only -- today -- Amazon is hosting Amazon Prime Day, which it says will feature more deals than Black Friday. Many of the best deals were kept under wraps until the last minute, adding to the buzz and inspiring other stores, including Wal-Mart, to offer competing sales of their own. If Cut the price of your next beach trip in half 07/13/2015 11:30am • If you and your family will soon be packing up for a beach getaway, you aren't alone. In fact, 85 percent of Americans are planning a summer vacation in 2015, according to American Express. Though that number represents a 13 percent increase compared to 2014, 91 percent of families plan to reduce th How to Spot a Travel Scam 07/08/2015 08:00pm • When was the last time you booked a vacation with the help of a real person, whether it was a travel agent or a customer service representative? Assuming you have access to the Internet, it's safe to say it probably wasn't recently. Though booking sites and social media have made it easier than ever How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping 07/08/2015 08:00pm • As the excitement of the July Fourth holiday weekend quiets down, you might notice that stores are featuring back-to-school inventory. It's a good thing, because a new survey by Rubicon Project reports that nearly 25 percent of parents with children in kindergarten through 12th grade have already b