How the New Federal Dietary Guidelines Will Save You Money

Every five years, a federal nutrition panel makes recommendations as to what Americans should and shouldn’t be eating. The latest report was just released, and while the main goal is make Americans healthier, you’re all but guaranteed to save money if you follow the recommendations.

Revenge of the Mortgage Lenders: They’re Coming after Strategic Defaulters

Millions of homeowners are considering the idea of walking away from their mortgages. But walking away doesn’t necessarily absolve the former homeowner of responsibility. Beyond the damage done to your credit score, there’s the very real possibility of lenders coming after you for the money that was lost in a short sale or foreclosure. And [...]

Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid

Some insight as to why you really want to avoid payday loans, store-affiliated credit cards, and high overdraft fees.

It’s a Deal: 50% Off Everything at Jos. A. Bank

All suits, shirts, pants, accessories—everything—is half off at Jos. A. Bank through midnight on Tuesday, June 15. Free shipping for orders of $175 or more.

$145: What Upper-Income Consumers Spend on an Average Day

That was the average in May for people earning $90K or more, and the figure represents an increase of 33% from May 2009, when folks in that same income bracket spent an average of $109 per day.

Help Wanted Help: Why Don’t You Have a Job Yet?

Hoepfully, you’ll be on the way to finding answers—not to mention actual paying employment—by asking some of these questions.

Free Wi-fi Soon at Starbucks. But Free Booze at Casinos Is Disappearing

Starting July 1, unlimited free wi-fi will be available at Starbucks.

5 Odd Ways Money Is Being Spent

Roughly $300 will get you a Star Wars poster at Pottery Barn, or a patient to actually take his or her prescription drugs. Meanwhile, some folks are spending $12,000 for ride-on lawnmowers, and $360K buys your 16-year-old—OK, not your 16-year-old, but P. Diddy’s 16-year-old—a new car.

It’s a Deal: Up to 60% Off at L.L. Bean Summer Sale

You’ll save up to 60% on flip-flops, shirts, pants, fleeces, boots, sweaters, backpacks, and more during L.L. Bean’s ongoing Summer Sale.

Department of Duh: Way Obvious, Totally Simple, Yet Still Solid Money-Saving Advice

When it comes to saving money, there’s no need to complicate things. Mostly, it’s a matter of being aware of how and when you spend—and then figuring out a way to scale back or avoid spending entirely. The solutions are usually quite simple, but because they involve sacrifice, a little more time, or little more [...]

Cheapskate Wisdom … About Infidelity

“Infidelity often pays off better than blind loyalty.”