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We are inevitably going to be divided into two groups — the people who can’t live without their gadgets, and those who believe that the saturation of gadgets in our everyday lives has simply made things more complicated. However, we can all agree that there is a place in our lives for the gadgets which [...]

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of ways to fashion a costume that is creative without being expensive. I’ve created a list of 25 Halloween costumes that can be made with things you have around the house and maybe a purchase or two from the dollar store. Some of these [...]

Welcome to the 76th edition of Money Hacks Carnival. In this edition, I’ll be presenting some interesting and fun facts about money along with the submissions. For editor’s picks, please look for entries noted with (EP).

Money Fact #1: $1 bills wear out in about 17 months. Bills of larger denomination last longer because they are [...]

In challenging times, we are always looking for ways to reduce our expenses. But often, the last place we think about cutting costs is the best place to save some money. One example of this is your monthly cell phone plan — a great opportunity to reduce spending without significantly changing your lifestyle.
Adjusting Your Cell [...]

The following is a list of top discount brokers focused on cheap online stock trading for active traders. It is sorted from the lowest commission cost to the highest. Recommended brokers are selected based on users’ votes and reviews. In addition, special offers and features for these discount brokers are listed to help you decide. [...]

I have been thinking about how to increase interactivity of this site and make it easier for Moolanomy’s readers to help each other. The result is a new feature called Moolanomy Answers. You’ll notice the question box on the sidebar of every page along with the 3 most recent question. Please check it out — [...]

Should teens have credit cards? That’s always have been a hotly debated topic. I think they should, but many will disagree with me. I guess the best answer will depend on the teen and his or her upbringing. In any case, Discover Card recently introduced a prepaid credit card that could put this debate to [...]

Mother’s Day 2009 is Sunday, May 10th. Do you have something picked out for your mom or your wife yet? When it comes to buying gift, I am pretty lousy. I always feel overwhelmed and usually scramble at the last minute. This Mother’s Day, I would like to do something special. If you are not [...]

This week Moolanomy was named 100 Best Financial Planning Blogs by Online MBA Guide — thank you. This is an auspicious timing since I’ve decided to start Moolanomy’s Financial Success Plan as a way to organize existing and new content on this site to help readers find the best information for their journey toward financial [...]

This was another great week for the blog. First, Moolanomy was featured in a major Canadian newspaper, Metro News Calgary. Second, we were cited as top 10 personal finance blogs in Wise Bread’s top 100+ Personal Finance Blogs list. Third, we were featured in Free Money Finance’s March Madness Round 2 against Prime Time Money’s [...]