The Most & Least Expensive Cars to Insure

Find out which 2012 car models cost the most to insure annually, according to research by Insure.com.

10 Student Loan Terms Explained

Millions of Americans rely on student loans to help pay for college, but understanding the jargon associated with them can be overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide to 10 terms all borrowers should know.

Study: In Customer Service Battle, Big Banks Win

A secret shopper survey finds that big banks still do a better job of wooing new customers than smaller institutions and credit unions.

7 Reasons Why You’ll Always Need Cash

Despite the rise of online and mobile banking, there are plenty of reasons why cash will be with us forever.

DIY Pest Control: How to Be Your Own Exterminator

Exterminators are expensive, but you don’t always have to call in a professional. Here are some tips for dealing with pests on your own.

The 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs in the U.S.

From stonemasons to biomedical engineers, here are the jobs that are expected to expand the most between 2010 and 2020.

Get Ready for the Job Market to Become Even More Competitive

Although the January jobs report seems like good news for job seekers, it’s likely to make competition for positions even more fierce as job hunters who gave up looking resume their search.

7 Dos and Don’ts of a Professional Website

Having your own website can be a boon for job hunters as more and more companies turn away from traditional resumes and vet candidates based on their online presence. Here’s how to create one the right way.

Valentine's Day: 10 Gifts on a Budget

Every person has their own tastes, but Valentine’s Day can be a great time to use a less-clichéd gift to say "I love you."

Taxes

gadgets

The Next Big Thing: Wear Your Brain on Your Sleeve

1:00 pm, February 10, 2012

Peter Freer of BodyWave discusses the vast potential of new wearable brainwave-monitoring technology that will change the way you learn.

job hunting

What Do Employees Really Think of Google? This Site Will Tell You

12:57 pm, February 10, 2012

Want to know whether employees at a particular company party hard or get to work from home? This website will tell you.

credit cards

Credit Q&A: Will Paying More Than I Owe Help My Score?

12:00 pm, February 10, 2012

A statement credit that leads to a negative balance on your credit bill isn’t going to earn you any extra points on your credit score. Here’s why.

wheels

3 Terrible Cars We Love Anyway

10:55 am, February 10, 2012

Ford's Edsel and GM's Vega and Aztek made our list of the 10 worst cars, but they have their loyalists.

food

Valentine's Day Is Dumb and You're Wasting Money

10:30 am, February 10, 2012

Valentine's Day is a melange of markups and misery easily avoided by people who actually care.

deals & steals

Morning Deals: Free Pretzel at Auntie Anne’s

9:28 am, February 10, 2012

Here are some of the deals that caught our eye this morning.

gadgets

What Would Amazon and Google Stores Look Like?

9:00 am, February 10, 2012

Two tech giants are reportedly planning an experiment with bricks-and-mortar retail stores. Here’s what we can expect from the two Web giants.

insurance

The Most & Least Expensive Cars to Insure

7:00 am, February 10, 2012

Find out which 2012 car models cost the most to insure annually, according to research by Insure.com.

paying for college

10 Student Loan Terms Explained

6:00 am, February 10, 2012

Millions of Americans rely on student loans to help pay for college, but understanding the jargon associated with them can be overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide ...

careers

Most Workers Under 35 Say They Haven’t Started Their Career Yet

5:48 pm, February 09, 2012

Just 30% of workers 18-34 view their current job as a career.

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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.