We've already mentioned why not investing in a 401(k)—especially if your employer offers a company match—isn't a very bright idea, but according to new data compiled by Fidelity Investments, 401(k) balances are about 62% higher now than they were this time in 2009, which means that if you've been holding out because you're worried about the economy—or stopped because you lost money in the last recession, now is a good time to jump back in. More »

One of the common problems some people have with webapps like Mint is that they need to link with your bank account to give you useful financial information. If the thought of authorizing another webapp to see your financial data makes you queasy, try Spendful, a new service that offers transaction tracking and budgeting tools to help you figure out where your money is going, just without the link to your bank. More »

The time to buy peanut butter is now, friends. The Wall Street Journal reports that prices for Jif, Peter Pan, and other peanut butter jars will be going up as much as 40% starting in a couple of weeks. More »

Write off "business pet" expenses, deduct the costs of volunteering your time, and expense home improvements: a former IRS officer lists at Get Rich Slowly quite a few clever ways to "cheat" on your taxes. [Get Rich Slowly] More »

Android: Need a black laptop with 4 GB of memory, but only have $600 to spend? If you've got an Android phone, Craigsnotifica can keep an eye on your local Craigslist site and notify you when your deal has come true. More »