Siblings compete over all sorts of things. From seconds at dinner to wrestling over the attention and admiration of their parents, siblings are always at odds with each other. And though we all know how birth order has some sort of impact on one’s personality, did you know it can also determine how much money …

College students have it hard these days. Students not only have to contend with the rising cost of a college education but also with heavy interest rates on student loans. Because they’re younger they have to pay more for certain insurance premiums, and because they’re enrolled in school, they have less time to work and …

Searching for ways to look your best for less? With spring right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to find the best deals. Though the words ‘fashion’ and ‘budget’ rarely go hand in hand, with some gumption and a little know-how, you can look great for a fraction of the cost.  Great deals don’t …

You’re probably reading this with the utmost skepticism, right? Let’s go ahead and clear the air now by getting all the suspicion and disbelief out of the way. We’re about to show you how to turn $5 a day into $1.5 million. No scams, schemes or anything else is required. In fact, all that’s required …

Doing dumb things with your money is easy. Being smart with your money is hard. If you want to be more financially secure, it’s imperative that you start by better managing your money. Take a look at a few simple everyday spending habits; look at why they’re costing you more than you think, and what …

For many people, filing their taxes can be a stressful experience. In addition to making sure you fill out all your forms correctly, you also have to be on the lookout for people who take advantage of tax season as a chance to pull off various scams. People who file their taxes online need to …

There’s been a lot of talk about the “debt ceiling” over the past few years. At a record high of $17.2 trillion, it’s no wonder. The debt ceiling is the U.S. government’s self-imposed borrowing limit. When Congress votes to “raise” the debt ceiling by a specific number, the Treasury Department is permitted to borrow up …

There are two types of shoppers: those who shop more but buy less and those who shop less but buy more. In theory, buying in bulk helps you save money because the individual price for something is lower. In other words, the more you buy, the more you save. However, buying in bulk can be …

Are you among the millions of Americans who are waiting till the last minute to file their tax return? Experts say those who wait longer tend to make more mistakes on their return form, which in turn can cost people both more money and more time. It’s estimated that over 80 percent of tax returns …

As credit card fraud is becoming more and more common, protecting your identity has never been more important. Here are five articles that give us a look at credit card fraud. More specifically, they highlight exactly how credit card fraud works and ways you can protect yourself. 1. Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft “Never give …