Tactics
Save Money with Pinterest
Depending on where you stand (or pin), image-sharing site Pinterest is either mad fun or the latest social media time suck. We like it because you can find money-saving, life-enhancing ideas on the big P without even registering. Pinterest scours... ➡
Three Budget-Happy Summer Outings
In case you want to do more this summer than eat crushed ice in front of a fan, here are some ways to enjoy classic summer outings without scorching your wallet. Baseball! Even the nosebleed seats at a Major League game can cost $30 a pop—damn... ➡
Coping With the Curveballs
You know what makes me feel like a million bucks? My curveball account. What’s a curveball account—as opposed to an emergency fund, or run-of-the-mill savings? A) It’s for surprise expenses; B) it’s not for emergencies; C) every girl needs... ➡
Meet the Emergency Savings Contest Winners!
Saving money is its own reward. But that doesn’t have to be the only reward. Three participants in the Mint.com “It’s an Emergency!” savings challenge set up Mint accounts, and just won a tidy sum for their heroic savings efforts: Melissa, a... ➡
Your Pre-Death To-Do List
Death is a fact of life. So why do so few of us plan for it? Nearly two-thirds of Americans haven’t done even basic estate planning, according to a recent Forbes article. Thankfully, my father wasn’t among them. As I discovered after he died,... ➡
Jean Chatzky’s New "Money Rules"
Michael Pollan condensed all the literature about healthy eating into one simple mantra: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Jean Chatzky took the simpler-is-better idea, multiplied it by 94, and published “Money Rules,” a bite-sized book... ➡
A 60° Winter Windfall
You’re so lucky: Depending on what kind of heating fuel you used this winter, you probably saw your bill drop by 5% (for electricity), almost 9% (for propane), and 13% for natural gas.* But did you snatch up that extra windfall each month? We... ➡
Three Smart Ways to Earn More, Save More
Today’s “It’s an Emergency!” saving tip: Stop scrimping and score yourself a mini windfall. Here are a few fun ideas for a $100 savings bump this weekend: Get paid to run to the post office, organize a closet, or buy and cook groceries for an... ➡
