9 Ways a Good Credit Score Can Help Your Wallet

We’re always teaching you how to improve your credit score. Now we review 9 ways to leverage it.

19 Tips to Save on Entertainment

The average American spends more than $2,000 yearly on entertainment. Here are 19 ways you can spend less.

Tips to Help Prevent Foreclosure

Banks are increasing the speed of foreclosures once again, but you can prevent becoming a statistic.

10 Ways to Save on Your Summer Vacation

Planning a trip? Here are 10 steps to driving down the cost of that family vacation.

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paying for college

New Book: Older Generation Offers Life Advice To College Grads

10:00 pm, May 15, 2012

The most important piece of advice: Get excited, because life goes by fast.

renting

What Do You Do If a Tenant Refuses to Vacate?

4:48 pm, May 15, 2012

The goal is for the landlord to reduce losses if the tenant just won't leave.

computers

4 Ways to Save When Buying a Mac

4:30 pm, May 15, 2012

Apple fans: New research shows that waiting even a few days for the newest model can save you money. Find out what else can too.

buying a home

Home Flaws a Buyer Should Ignore

3:44 pm, May 15, 2012

No house is perfect. So know what and what not to worry about when buying a home.

small business

Will the JOBS Act Help Your Business Raise Money?

1:09 pm, May 15, 2012

The legislation could be a way to build significant capital, or it could invite fraud.

credit score

New Study: Americans Just Don’t Get Credit Scores

12:37 pm, May 15, 2012

Regardless of the trillions in consumer debt Americans hold, the average American knows little about his or her credit score.

entertainment

19 Tips to Save on Entertainment

12:03 pm, May 15, 2012

The average American spends more than $2,000 yearly on entertainment. Here are 19 ways you can spend less.

travel

Can a Travel Agent Actually Save You Money?

11:34 am, May 15, 2012

The Internet cannot completely replace a travel agent in some circumstances.

travel

Why Car Sharing Services May Be a Lousy Deal

4:49 pm, May 14, 2012

Despite car sharing's growing popularity in cities, issues such as taxes and insurance reduces its luster.

debt

Economist: Greece Could Be “Broke By June”

4:14 pm, May 14, 2012

The impact of Greece may be felt across the world, including in the United States.

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New Site Finds Free Kids’ Meals

Find national and local deals on kids’ meals with KidsMealDeals.com.

How to Save the American Dream

Huge budget deficits could be alleviated with a significant restructuring of tax rates, the president’s commission says.

How to Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies

Here are some tips from parents and pros on how to get your fussy eater to eat healthy.

The Best Gym Deals in America

To help you find a gym in your price range, MainStreet took a look at what some of the national gym chains currently charge for a place to sweat.

5 Tips to Cut a Retirement Shortfall

It's not too late for baby boomers who put off retirement planning and haven't saved enough. Here are five key steps.

Businesses That Doubled Down in the Recession

Many businesses were forced to cut back in the recession, but a few chose to buck the trend by investing more money to expand. Now, they’re profiting as a result.