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4 personal stories of the Great Recession
The U.S. economy has improved, but the ghost of the Great Recession still haunts Americans.
5 min read Sep 27, 2013 -
6 tips for merging finances as newlyweds
Marriage is more than joining together as a couple. It’s also combining financial habits.
4 min read Aug 02, 2013 -
June 2013 Financial Security Index charts
These charts point out the most interesting factors in June’s Financial Security Index.
2 min read Jun 24, 2013 -
Short on savings, Americans still feeling positive
Bankrate’s Financial Security Index hit a record high while emergency savings are running low.
2 min read Jun 24, 2013 -
How much do bad habits cost?
Some habits cost big bucks. If you invest the money instead, you’ll be much better off.
4 min read Jun 19, 2013 -
6 energy-efficient home improvement projects
You’ve updated appliances and light bulbs. Here are other ways to reduce utility bills.
4 min read Feb 20, 2013 -
Financial rules for stay-at-home spouses
For better or worse, nonworking spouses have a mixed bag of regulations just for them.
4 min read Jan 16, 2013 -
5 ways to make small donations to charity
Want to donate to Boston? You don’t have to be a billionaire to make a difference.
4 min read Jan 15, 2013 -
5 worthless weight-loss scams
Is your New Year’s resolution to lose weight? Stay away from these "waist"ful schemes.
6 min read Jan 11, 2013 -
6 places to shop for last-minute gifts
You need to buy a present right now, and most stores are closed. Don’t panic, you have options.
5 min read Dec 21, 2012