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How to Save Money on Moving Expenses 07/06/2015 08:00pm • Summer is a great season to move into a new home. Kids are out of school, offices tend to be more flexible with granting vacation time and most importantly, the weather is nice. (Who wants to move boxes in the snow?) If you're moving this summer, you've probably noticed how quickly costs add up. F 8 Challenges to Staying Frugal From Money-Saving Pros 07/05/2015 08:00pm • Despite our best efforts, we all have moments of weakness where we struggle to maintain our good frugal habits. Even money-saving pros spend time combating the allure of frugal saboteurs. Savings experts shared their biggest challenges in maintaining their frugal ways, and what specific strategies Is Your Shopping Buddy Making You Spend Too Much? 06/30/2015 08:00pm • When you shop with friends or family members, you're often doing it not to spend money but to spend time. Mona Wood-Sword, who owns a public relations firm in Honolulu, Hawaii, says that shopping for her is a form of therapy. "Especially as a woman, we need our friends around us, filling that void What's for Dinner? Meal Planning for Your Health, Budget and Sanity 06/30/2015 11:58am • Kids sometimes get in trouble for standing in front of the refrigerator with the door open, but parents are guilty of it, too -- especially when it's nearly dinnertime, and nothing is on the menu. Deciding what's for dinner is a matter of time (what can be prepared with the time you have), health 8 Sizzling Fourth of July Sales 06/28/2015 08:00pm • The scorching heat and humidity are reason enough to head indoors and shop the Fourth of July sales. An even better idea? Shop online and completely skip venturing out in the heat. However, determining which stores have the best sales can be a bit tricky, so I've rounded up my favorite holiday sales The Best July 4 Sales of 2015 06/28/2015 08:00pm • The fireworks are set to launch. The national anthem is ready to be sung. The country is looking forward to celebrating Independence Day, but there's one thing left to do: Shop the holiday sales.If you want to get the most bang for your buck this Fourth of July, check out our guide to the top deals. 5 On-Demand Services That Can Make Your Life Easier 06/25/2015 08:00pm • On-demand is in demand. There's a glut of companies out there, from food delivery services to online retail stores, promising to give customers whatever they want, right now -- or as close to that as they can come. "The on-demand economy has taken off because, as a society, we've come to demand thi Millennials Put Stock in the Future: How the Generations Invest 06/24/2015 08:00pm • Accustomed to algorithms that anticipate their needs for shopping, travel and content, millennials appear to be adopting a contrarian approach to investing, preferring a more hands-on strategy. New research from TD Ameritrade and Wells Fargo finds that millennials' portfolios tend to be better dive 7 Apps to Teach Your Kids Personal Finance Skills 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Before the age of smartphones and online gaming, teaching kids how to save came in the form of a piggy bank sitting in their bedroom. Now, that age-old piggy bank is moving to the digital world, powered by apps. Mia Wenjen, the blogger behind Pragmatic Mom, says the current financial climate, with 8 Stupid Shopping Mistakes 06/22/2015 08:00pm • It doesn't matter how often you shop, or how careful you are to only buy the best things at the best prices. There are so many stores, so many deals and so many ways you can waste money that it's almost inevitable you're going to make some rookie shopping mistakes. So with that in mind, keep these Are you living in the caffeine capital of Maryland? 06/22/2015 05:04am • by FindTheBest.com Everyone knows that America doesn’t run on patriotism and hard work—it runs on caffeine. When Starbucks baristas spell your name wrong, it’s a harbinger of bad luck for the rest of your day; if your hands and mouth don’t suffer from spilled-coffee burns on a weekly basi Are you living in the caffeine center of D.C.? 06/22/2015 05:02am • by FindTheBest.com Everyone knows that America doesn’t run on patriotism and hard work—it runs on caffeine. When Starbucks baristas spell your name wrong, it’s a harbinger of bad luck for the rest of your day; if your hands and mouth don’t suffer from spilled-coffee burns on a weekly basi Are you living in the caffeine capital of Virginia? 06/22/2015 05:01am • by FindTheBest.com Everyone knows that America doesn’t run on patriotism and hard work—it runs on caffeine. When Starbucks baristas spell your name wrong, it’s a harbinger of bad luck for the rest of your day; if your hands and mouth don’t suffer from spilled-coffee burns on a weekly basi 3 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Job Offer 06/21/2015 08:00pm • Selecting an ideal employer can be a tricky endeavor. It is easy to judge a company by the friendly interviewers, modern furniture and above-average perks. However, employment satisfaction requires a few more factors that may be challenging to assess. Here are some things to consider before saying " Secrets and Strategies of Extreme Couponers 06/19/2015 08:20am • The extreme couponing fad may be over. In recent years, many stores have changed their policies, making it harder to pay $40 for a $300 grocery bill, and TLC's "Extreme Couponing" hasn't aired an original episode since 2012. But that doesn't mean there aren't still extreme couponers or folks who