Budgeting

budget & save

The Best Twitter Feeds for Budgeting Tips

7:00 am, January 07, 2012

Are you struggling with your New Year’s resolution to save more and spend less? Here are some of the best Twitter feeds to follow to help you succeed.

holidays

4 Ways to Get Rid of a Bad Gift (Besides Returning It)

10:42 am, December 27, 2011

You don’t have to brave the crowded malls or wait until June to get rid of that leg lamp your Uncle Joe thought would look great in your living room.  Here are ...

budget & save

8 Tips for a Frugal New Year’s Eve

7:00 am, December 26, 2011

MainStreet put together eight tips from the experts on how to spend a fun-filled night without blowing your budget.

shopping

Santa Finds Kids Giving Shorter Lists in Recession

2:58 pm, December 07, 2011

More and more, Santas say the children on their laps are asking for less for themselves — and Santa is promising less as well.

deals & steals

Morning Deals: 50% Off at Sharper Image

10:43 am, November 30, 2011

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

budget & save

How to Create (and Stick to) a Holiday Budget

12:30 pm, October 26, 2011

When the holidays roll around, there is no end to the fuzzy, tiny and otherwise adorable goodies that will lull you into a false sense of I-must-purchase-this-for-my-baby-immediately-itis. ...

financial planning

Your Guide to Tackle Rising Inflation

4:30 pm, October 20, 2011

Here’s how to make sense of the government’s new less-than-stellar inflation numbers, plus tips to offset your erosion in buying power.

holidays

Unhappy Holidays: 4 Ways 2011 Will Be Worse

12:02 pm, October 20, 2011

MainStreet breaks down a few reasons why we might be in for an unhappy holiday season.

kids & money

The Smart Way to Budget for Your Family

5:00 pm, October 19, 2011

Once you've started a family, it can be harder to keep track of exactly what you’re spending on when there are more variables: You’re probably facing more expenses ...

financial planning

Family Finance: Revisiting Financial Advice of Old

10:00 am, September 21, 2011

As hard times grind on, many Americans are taking a fresh look at the money lessons they learned from their families. But while some of the personal finance advice ...