A dollar here, a dollar there ... it all counts. Whether it's learning to drive economically, handling your bonds or building a strategy to be a millionaire, we've got information in our Budgeting channel.
Trendy clothes. Daily Starbucks coffee. All the newest CDs. In budgeting, these common spending habits are identified as discretionary expenses. Discretionary expenses can be a reward, or they can wreck your budget. So what's your weakness? See more »
College can be an expensive endeavor, even with scholarships and other kinds of financial aid. However, there are ways to save. From buying used textbooks to choosing the right campus meal plan, here are a few tips. And don't forget to apply for thos
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You have a big expense coming up. You need a better car, or a bigger home, or you want to go back to college. What do you do? Borrow, borrow, borrow -- right? Well, maybe not. Working off of a budget just may save your sanity -- and credit.
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Shopping online is so easy that people forget that it's fraught with pitfalls. You can buy anything you want with a mouse click, but you have to be careful on the Internet.
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So you don't know what to buy your dad for Christmas. Maybe you can't wrap a gift to save your life. Whatever the reason, more people are giving gift cards these days. Buyer beware: They have more hidden strings than you may realize.
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Hard times during the Great Depression led to the advent of layaway plans. And while it may be simpler to swipe a credit card at the checkout counter, layaway could be your credit score's saving grace this holiday season. But what are its drawbacks?
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In tough economic times, we all start to look at trimming our expenses. Take the Budgeting Quiz to find out how savvy you are with your money and get a few money-saving tips along the way.
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Extended product warranties are a good thing -- most of the time. However, under certain circumstances, it would be in your best interest to ignore the hard sales pitch and steer clear.
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In the late 1970s, all U.S. airlines were deregulated giving carriers the authority to set their own prices. Without regulated fares, budget airlines began to form. But exactly how do they cut costs?
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Trendy clothes. Daily Starbucks coffee. All the newest CDs. In budgeting, these common spending habits are identified as discretionary expenses. Discretionary expenses can be a reward, or they can wreck your budget. So what's your weakness?
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People buy bonds as investments, similar to buying stocks. The difference, though, is that bonds are much less risky than stocks. And, while both can be traded, bonds usually earn less money than stocks do.
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Putting your money into a CD can yield higher interest returns than a standard savings account. Do you know the difference between a CD and a savings account? Find out how you can invest your money into a CD money account.
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How do store coupons work? Learn how grocery stores use coupons and still make money.
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Some bill payments are fixed expenses and you know you've got to pay the same amount every month. Car note, rent and mortgage sing the same fixed expenses tune every 30 days.
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With taxes and medical expenses increasing, it isn't hard for U.S. workers to get discouraged. Nothing is more frustrating than working hard all year, just to have the government and the pharmacy take your money. But flex funds may help you save.
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Minimum wage is supposed to ensure that workers get paid enough to live. So why do some people think it should be abolished?
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Maybe keeping up with the Joneses is running you into the poorhouse. But will cutting out your luxuries make your friends think you're in dire straits?
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Some people hate it, and others love it. Maybe you pay full price just to avoid the hassle of negotiation. Or, perhaps you get your thrills from haggling with the used-car salesman.
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When you car breaks down, or you take those morning trips to the latte shop, you incur non-fixed expenses. Reviewing your budget, you'll see that they can fluctuate from one month to the next.
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Most college students have to worry about paying for classes, books, food, and rent. They have to work jobs, study to keep their grades up, and show up for classes on time. So the government began offering Pell Grants to students in need.
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Financial planners will tell you that creating your own personal budget is a great way to help you find your way out of debt. How hard is it to write a budget and stick to it?
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