5 Last-Minute Costume Ideas for Under $5

Want to be scared this Halloween? Take a look at what you’re paying to celebrate the year’s spookiest holiday. Renting a basic pirate’s outfit from Boston Costume will run you $65. Add candy, snacks, and drinks and you’ll soon be over $100.

The Fastest Way to Get a Job Now

The defining characteristic of the Great Recession, and the Great Depression before it, is joblessness. U.S. unemployment stood at 9.8% in September, the highest in 26 years, as the economic downturn has eliminated an estimated 7.2 million jobs, The Associated Press reports.

How to Stash Cash When You Relocate

We recently moved from New Jersey to Virginia. It was the longest move so far for us and an exhaustive process. Even though the move was the result of my wife’s job relocation, there was almost no help from her employer because it happened at…

How To: Turn Your iPhone Into a Moneymaker

If Steve Jobs’ numbers are accurate — and we’ve no reason to believe they aren’t — I’m one of more than 30 million to own and actively use an iPhone. Trouble is, I’m not getting as much out of it as I should. I’m not…

Make the Most of the Last Lazy Days of Summer

The last lazy days of summer are upon us. Even though school has started for some, and work has ramped up again for others…summer officially ends Sept. 21, 2009. This time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the same old unproductive traps.…

Six Financial Aid Tips for the Cool Kids

Apply for FAFSA early.

As soon as you can the form, either online or paper format, apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid in January. Use an estimate for your taxes when you initially fill it out. Once you get your tax return back, (or your…

13 Simple Budgeting Tips for Summer Savings

Summer’s halfway over, and with the kids out of school and family vacations still waiting on the docket, it’s easy to let your spending spiral out of control. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can easily cut down on your expenses and pinch a…

Make More Benjamins Without Quitting Your Job

I agree it’s a tricky time right now. And I’d never suggest doing something to jeopardize a job. But young adults don’t have to just settle.

Can Quicken Keep Up With These Salaries?

Think you’ve got what it takes to make it to the Major Leagues? Or, are you just interested in getting a Major League salary? Using ESPN.com’s Salary Crunch tool, you can compare your salary to what a number of Major Leaguers make per at bat or per pitch.

Save Some Moolah this Summer Travel Season

Like any good procrastinator, I’ve been trying to finally schedule my summer travel plans for this year. Of course, this summer is not last summer and most of us are rethinking an expensive trip. Here’s my Do and Don’t List for Saving Some Moola while Traveling this Summer.