Money

When it comes to online shopping, the possibilities are endless because after all, you can buy anything with a click of the mouse or a finger swipe. Online auction seller Ebay has compiled data between 2013 and 2014 to see which state buys the most items from their website. The map above is from Ebay and shows what all fifty states are most likely to purchase from the auction site.

Your credit score might take a big jump this fall thanks to new debt calculation measurements from FICO.  FICO is the largest and best-known of several companies that provide software for calculating a person's credit score.  The Fair Issac Corporation (FICO) helps the bank determine if you get that car loan or mortgage.

For the last year, we've been making our own laundry detergent.  It sounds nuts, but it is so easy and works like a dream.  We calculated that our laundry detergent for one year cost $6.55.  We've washed over 550 loads for that money.  It only takes a little time and the results are just as good as the $15 detergents! Here's what you need:

The ways the government is STILL wasting your money will just plain shock you.

Loose, faulty or failing spark plugs can cause some serious engine trouble. Learn how to inspect and replace them, so you'll save yourself quite a bit of money.

Mastered the art of the oil change? Great. But to keep your car performing well, be sure to also pay attention to the air filter in your engine.

Yesterday we took our first look at some basic, no-nonsense steps you can take to lower your tax bill. Here are a few more tips to help ensure you aren’t overpaying come tax time:

Here’s a look at several simple things you can do to lower your taxes—and avoid getting into hot water with the IRS:

If you're comfortable with numbers and know your way around the tax code, there may be no need for you to pay someone else to do your taxes.

As tax season grinds on, here are some important reasons for you to consider hiring a professional to prepare your 2013 return.

Here's round two of the 12 nastiest tax scams out there. Be aware of what the crooks will try to pull over on you!

Doing your taxes is unpleasant enough already, but there are also some shifty characters out there who want to make the pain even worse.