Personal Finance

Why are textbooks so expensive?

Why are textbooks so expensive?

March 7, 2019, 10:57 a.m. by Sarah F. Berkowitz

College textbook prices have outpaced the rate of inflation since the 70s, but here are some creative ways to find course materials for less.

7 places where you can get a free online education

February 23, 2012, 8:43 a.m. by Shea Gunther

Whether you're looking to brush up on your calculus or test your brainpower against Ivy League students, you can do it for free online.

IRS releases its dirty dozen tax scams

February 22, 2012, 3:33 p.m. by Matt Liebowitz, SecurityNewsDaily

Identity theft and unscrupulous accountants are just a few of the dangers lurking as you file your taxes, says Internal Revenue Service.

Scam written in gold letters over a $100 bill

7 ways you could be scammed

February 22, 2012, 2:26 p.m. by Laura Moss

Today's con artists are more sophisticated than ever, but there are ways to protect yourself.

$5-a-gallon gas coming soon?

February 21, 2012, 8:58 a.m.

Video: The national average for a gallon of regular gas now sits at $3.56 and is expected to rise in the weeks ahead. NBC's Miguel Almaguer explains what you can expect at the pump.

Frustrated woman surrounded by tax forms

What happens if you file your taxes late?

February 16, 2012, 11:50 a.m. by Roni Robbins

The good news is that the IRS is flexible. But, penalties and interest will accumulate if you delay for too long.

The 10 most popular coupons

February 13, 2012, 1:31 p.m. by Business News

Coupon clippers may take some ribbing, but they saved over $4.6 billion last year, favoring these curious categories.

Gas prices soaring

February 13, 2012, 8:54 a.m.

Video: Americans are cringing every time they fill up.

Best tax preparation software

February 9, 2012, 12:07 p.m. by Roni Robbins

To help you navigate through the best do-it-yourself tax preparation software on the market, we spotlight four popular publishers and what sets them apart.

Americans have left their frugal ways behind

February 1, 2012, 3:23 p.m. by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

As the economy seems to recover, Americans are returning to the morning lattes and keeping their cable and magazine subscriptions.

Frugal woman leaves $1.7 million to Salvation Army

January 26, 2012, 4:17 p.m. by John Platt

After a penny-pinching life, Elinor Sauerwein had amassed a fortune that will benefit her community for decades.

How to apply for a business grant

January 26, 2012, 11:50 a.m. by Business News

In addition to the $500 billion in government grants available, there are many other resources available too; strategic application writing can help get your business the funds.