Douglas: Gordon Gekko was wrong -- greed is not good

In a new FBI ad, actor Michael Douglas says his Gordon Gekko character was wrong -- greed is not good after all.

Prioritize home improvement projects

Before homes are listed for sale, most owners make improvements like painting, landscaping, refinishing floors or even remodeling kitchens...

Protect your identity every day

Although high-tech fraud is notorious, the most common way criminals illegally obtain your personal information is through low-tech stealing...

Best gift cards

Gift cards have taken hassle of holiday shopping for the folks who have everything. But as we learn every year, not all gift cards are...

Avoid frugal flops

When the Frugalista sets out to save money, everything always goes perfectly. My attempts to be frugal never cost me more in the end.

Save on summer

Finding travel bargains this summer may be a little harder. Airfares are expected to rise 15 percent, to $561 on average, from $485 last...

What to tip for services

Tipping is a favorite pastime in America, where nothing says "thank you" like a few dollar bills. But there is often a moment, after you get...

Financial blogs worth your time

After spending the bulk of my career writing solely for newspapers, I stepped into the blogosphere a year ago and discovered a whole new...

Road trips cost-cutting tips

Heading for the highway this summer? The great American road trip will cost you more than last year thanks to high fuel prices. But don't...

Family vacations for free

A recent Frugalista column shared ideas for saving money on vacation by renting time shares and private homes. But the frugalest of the...