Paris, France has been called many things: “The City of Light,” “The City of Love”…unfortunately, it may also be called “The City of Potentially Bank-Draining Vacations.” Millions of tourists visit Paris every year, and many spend far more money than they need to or plan to. Even though Paris consistently ranks as one of the [...]

15 Fun & Cheap Things to Do and See in Paris, France is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Last year, CNN reported that the cost of raising a child has skyrocketed nearly 40% in the last 10 years. Parents can now expect to shell out about $227,000 on each child between birth and the age of 18. That’s a huge amount of money – but when you consider the clothing, food, shelter, education, and [...]

9 Money Saving Tips for Families & Households on a Budget is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Until President Richard Nixon took the United States off the gold standard in the 1970s, American cash was redeemable for gold or silver. Currently, the U.S. is on a system using fiat currency via the Federal Reserve, as the value of money is based on faith in government and law. While the Federal Reserve maintains [...]

Pros & Cons of Biometrics and a Cashless Society is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

A year ago, I traded in my expensive, new vehicle for an older, cheaply insured clunker. It saved me well over a thousand dollars in insurance and gas costs over the following 10 months. However, after the most recent incident in which the engine stalled in a parking lot and my car had to be [...]

5 Tips for Living Without a Car – Savings & Benefits is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Did you know that knock-off fashion is a $600 billion industry? Fake fashion and knock-offs are products that are designed to look like they have a high-fashion brand, but are actually cheap, low quality fakes. Some people don’t mind carrying or wearing a replica item, but it’s not okay when you’re taken advantage of by [...]

How to Spot Fake Fashion, Designer Knock-Offs & Counterfeits is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Have you ever heard of a fashion challenge? They’re tasks that bloggers, fashionistas, or anyone sick and tired of their wardrobe can use to stretch new limits, try new trends, and make old items look new again. When I first heard about fashion challenges, I loved the idea. It’s an amazing way to restyle the [...]

5 Fashion Challenges to Mix Up Your Wardrobe & Save Money is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Think about how much time you spend each day sitting down. You may sit down throughout the entire working day at a desk in front of a computer. You sit during your commute to and from work. And you sit when you’re watching TV in the evening, or surfing the web. ABC News reports that [...]

Why Sitting Is Bad for You – 6 Tips to Move More & Improve Health is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

It’s no secret that the price of gas is continually rising. According to data from the Energy Information Administration, the national average for a gallon of regular gas in mid-January 2009 was $1.83. Three weeks later, the price was $3.44, and in 2012, the average price exceeds $4.00 in some areas. With no estimated date in [...]

How to Save Money on Gas for Your Car – 20 Easy Ways is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Money is among the top reasons for martial strain and divorce, and those of us who are married understand why. Think about your single years: You had complete control over your finances and your bank account. Fast-forward to combining your finances with your spouse, and it’s easy to see why arguing about finances can put [...]

How to Stop Fighting About Money With Your Spouse is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Are you planning to throw a shower for one of your expecting friends? Baby showers are big business, so you could easily go over budget by snapping up the cutest shower decor at party stores and online. However, you shouldn’t have to break the bank to dress up your abode for the festive occasion. By [...]

5 Cheap & Unique Baby Shower Decoration Ideas is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Do you find yourself going through the motions every day at work? Are you physically showing up for the job, but leaving your mind elsewhere? Are you feeling detached from what formerly gave you joy and fulfillment? If so, you are likely suffering from workplace burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion [...]

17 Tips to Deal With Workplace Burnout & Job Stress is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Buying a new house can be one of the most exciting events of your life. It’s an occasion that signifies that you are settling down – “building a nest,” so to speak – and maybe even starting a family. It is, however, often a stressful and costly process, and you are sure to want to [...]

What Is Home Title Insurance – Policy Costs & What It Covers is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

As kids graduate from high school and prepare to move on to the next phase of their lives, many parents face a similar conundrum: How in the world are we going to pay for college? Whether you have one child or several, the costs of college are simply daunting. With college costs rising approximately 7% [...]

How to Get More Financial Aid for College is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Whether it’s going to the movies or checking out a new restaurant, I’m always looking for an excuse to get out of the house and explore the town. However, if I don’t keep my personal budget in check, my spending can easily spiral out of control, and paying off my credit card bill at the [...]

10 Easy Ways to Trim Your Entertainment Budget is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

As many people know, earning college grants and scholarships can be difficult – there is a great deal of competition, and even students who get excellent grades are denied. Unfortunately, it can also be difficult to obtain student loans – even though that money must be paid back with interest. Funding your kids’ college expenses [...]

How to Save & Invest Money for College is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

I love going to the movies. It’s not even the idea of seeing the latest blockbuster that I enjoy so much – it’s the two hours of mindless entertainment paired with a tub of buttery popcorn and a diet soda. It’s pretty much heaven for a mom of two like me. What I’m not in [...]

15 Ways to Save on Movie Theater Ticket Prices & Concessions is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

Private placements – the sale of securities by an issuing company to a limited number of private investors – have become the venue of choice for “bad brokers, disingenuous dealers, unprincipled promoters, and iniquitous issuers,” according to Jeff Joseph, a noted venture blogger. A private placement transaction is exempt from the registration and regulations of [...]

What Is a Private Placement (Reg D) Offering – Definition & Risks is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

With one boy and one girl, I don’t have the luxury of using hand-me-down clothes for my children. When my youngest grows out of his jeans, I have to hit the store because he simply won’t wear his older sister’s pants with the embroidered flowers. It’s understandable. But what I don’t understand is how a [...]

8 Ways to Save Money on Cheap Kids’ Clothes is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

If you’re like me, you love food with big, bold flavor – and few dishes deliver like slow-cooked pulled pork. Not only do pork shoulders provide a bounty of tender and delicious meat, but they are incredibly versatile and affordable. You can typically find pork shoulder on sale for about $0.99 a pound at your [...]

How to Make Pulled Pork in a Slow Cooker – BBQ Recipes is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.

When I announced my first pregnancy, my friends and family showed a huge amount of excitement and support. So much, in fact, that I ended up having not one, but three baby showers. My excitement from all of the cute clothes, tiny shoes, and baby items quickly turned to panic when I realized that our small [...]

5 Unique “Financial” Baby Shower Themes to Help New Parents is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.