These days, you can’t buy a whole lot with a five cent coin. That is, unless you get your hands on one that’s worth way more than its face value — like a special 2005 buffalo nickel that could earn you a whole boatload of cash. According to the experts at Professional Coin Grading Services…

When it comes to plastic, we all know there is no one-card-fits-all. So FIRST polled finance pros to pinpoint the perfect card to fit your spending habits.  The number of credit cards on the market is dizzying. But choosing a card that meets your needs can lead to big payoffs. “I absolutely know from personal…

Keeping yourself within a budget can be difficult no matter how old you get or what you do for a living. As I started looking for tips on how to keep my spending in check, one simple trick stood out from the rest: the 10-second rule. The concept, which I initially discovered on the Simple…

These five women rake in cash by simply sharing their thoughts! Find out how, so you can start earning and make money online giving your opinion. “I make $1,000 a month taking surveys.” “When my kids were younger, I decided I needed to find a job that let me make my own schedule. So I looked…

Raise your hand if you’re not sure what to do with your tax refund. Should you put it in your savings account? Use it to pay off a debt? Or go on a shopping spree? There are dozens of ways to spend a tax refund, but not all of them are wise. We’ve put together…

They say one man’s trash is another’s treasure, but that takes on a much more literal twist when it comes to finding certain cans of Coke. After a woman from England was baffled by an unopened, practically empty bottle of Diet Coke, Daily Mail reported that she actually lost out on some seriously big bucks…

The financial news is pretty crazy these days, and it’s hard to keep track of it all. So you may not have noticed a recent news item that could mean a lot to your pocketbook: The Fed made an emergency cut in interest rates. Rates are at all all-time low. So, what’s that mean for…

The average American spends over $1,200 this time of year — not including gifts! While we all want an extravagant Christmas celebration, it shouldn’t have to involve breaking the bank. Luckily, pros reveal eight simple ways to save money on holiday expenses from buying Christmas trees to gift tags. Pay Less for Trees “When looking…

Raise your hand if you’re guilty of sitting down at your work desk only to look up at the end of the day and realize that you haven’t finished half of what was on your to-do list. If you spend too much time getting distracted at work and it’s hurting your productivity, follow this simple…