Are you a coupon-clipper? Do you plan on becoming one? Have you shunned the practice out of principle, time, or apathy? Maybe you clip a little here and there, but leave the har
Are your credit card interest rates getting to you? Are those monthly cell phone bills a pain in the wallet? How about cable TV? Internet? Even the power bill? Would you like to re
Music lessons for your child can be costly. But from teaching discipline to fostering a love of music to even improving math skills, the benefits are great.
Keep the necessary documents to establish your identity and financial history in a safe, so you can recover from identity theft, fire, or home invasion.
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Ask The Readers: How Do You Celebrate Frugally?
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Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate and Reduce Your Phone Bill, Immediately and Easily
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Are Music Lessons Worth It? Hidden Benefits May Tip the Scale
Music lessons for your child can be costly. But from teaching discipline to fostering a love of music to even improving math skills, the benefits are great.
This Is How Americans Spent Their Money in the 1950s
Americans had a lot of fun spending money in the 1950s, almost as much fun as we do spending money today.
11 Essential Documents You Should Keep in Your Safe
Keep the necessary documents to establish your identity and financial history in a safe, so you can recover from identity theft, fire, or home invasion.
10 Things I Just Won’t Do to Save Money
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Banks Still Offering Free Checking and Savings with Great Interest Rates
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Boost Your Home's Value With These 5 Projects
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