Economy | The Simple Dollar

Though a higher income means more money, it often means more expenses. Hamm breaks down how to curb spending so an increased paycheck actually means more money in the bank.

Tax form filing season is nearly upon us. Here are a few steps to take before actually filing your tax forms that will make the process much easier. 

Eating out can be a pricey prospect. But turning to a slow cooker to make your meals can save you some money at lunchtime. 

Does 'buying American' mean paying more? Not always, but spending priorities, from buying local to spending the least amount possible, should depends on your economic situation and personal priorities. 

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced an online streaming service at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. Even for non-wrestling fans, this could have a huge impact on the future of how we pay for sports programming. 

Over the course of a month or a year, the “cash flow” of a household can tell you a lot about how the family is doing financially. And in this case, bigger is better. 

Your financial decision-making may sometimes feel like wrangling an inner impulsive child. Here's when to let your inner child have its way when making spending decisions and when to put it to bed.

The simple choice to go out to coffee with a friend actually reveals a series of financial decisions. How do you know if you're making the right choice?

On the surface, gift cards can seem like a bad idea for a gift. But there are ways to maximize their usage. 

The '52 week money challenge,' which charges participants with saving an increasing amount of money every week, has obvious appeal. However, the idea of increasing your savings on such a smooth, straight line doesn’t match reality.