money

Many wait for big savings days like Black Friday to buy their larger items. But, there are ways you can start getting the most for your dollars now.

With the holidays coming up the need for extra cash is here (And also because the grocery and electric bills keep coming). This is a good time to get that side hustle lined up, and these are the best ideas.

I bet you didn't know you needed a human bowling ball until now, but if you win $5000 with us tomorrow, you could be the proud owner of one.

Like it or not, so much of life is helped or hindered by how well we are able to handle our money--that includes knowing how to invest it.

For all of the joy they can bring, there is another side to pool ownership--the mayhem and water circus that is keeping them swimmable.

The funds will also benefit school nurses, librarians and counselors - plus, future full-time employees. Basically, everyone except administrators.

If you're feeling a financial pinch this month, blame the school supplies. It's fun to get new binders, erasable pens, and gadgets, but it sets most of us back more than $600 this month.

Minimum wage is almost a teenager!

Buying all of our school supplies at one store won't lead to the biggest savings. There are ways to score cheap markers and free pens and dramatically reduce the back-to-school bill, but we've got to know the tricks before we head out.

Anyone else have a Furby? Or a Lite Brite? Even though newer versions are still in stores, the vintage ones are worth a ton. And those old Star Wars and G.I. Joe action figures might even help you with a down payment on a car.

Can you afford life without help from Mom and Dad? If you need a boost from them to make the bills every month you're not alone.

With all of the tax law changes we've been waiting to see how that impacts refunds this year, and out of the 53 million refunds issued so far, the IRS says the average refund is a few dollars higher than last year. What people are spending refunds on may surprise you.