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How to Get a Cruise Cabin Upgrade for Free

Want a balcony or suite upgrade without breaking the bank? These upgrade strategies won't cost you a thing.

The Photographer's Dilemma: Quintessential Tips for Frugal Photography

Digital photography is like a virus that is slowly overtaking my friends. Seriously. One person in my group of friends got a digital camera. He took some pictures and shared them with his friends. [more]

3 Financial Penalties Every Retiree Should Avoid

By the time you reach retirement, you should know how to manage your money. Don't get hit with these financial fines!

11 ATM Mistakes to Avoid Overseas

Make sure you avoid these common ATM mistakes when you travel abroad.

6 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Career

Put down the cigarette and the smartphone. It's time to ditch your bad habits, get back to work, and start getting ahead.

Best Money Tips: The College Edition

Today, we are highlighting some awesome articles about finances in college!

When NOT to put money in your 401(k)

The twin advantages of tax deferral and a corporate match make the 401(k) the foundation of most people's savings plan. Putting in enough to get the maximum corporate match is

In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use

As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made

2-Minute Read: What You Need to Know About Cash Advances

Before you request a cash advance through your credit card, scan this quick read so you understand what's involved.

Crowdtilt: An Easier Way to Share the Cost of a Group Event

Tired of footing the bill for a group events or gifts? Put your event on social funding website Crowdtilt, and get your crowd to fund it before it happens.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/20, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Last-Minute Holiday Shopping! Join our conversation with Andrea Woroch for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #AWChat to participate!

Would you end your marriage for $100,000?

How about $200k? Or $500k? Well, I guess it all depends on the state of your marriage, but the bigger question is this: what would you do for money? I ask because I’m getting a lit

Best Money Tips: Free (and Almost Free) Spring Family Fun

Today we found some fantastic articles on spring family fun, ways to spring-clean your budget, and reducing your income taxes.

What You Need to Know About Sample Sales

Designers and manufacturers often get stuck with floor samples and returns they need to move. Their headache is your giant savings opportunity.

Making Change Count

I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec

Seller Funded Down Payment Assistance Charities - Scammers or Saints?

The United States House of Representatives just passed a massive mortgage bailout bill that includes many changes to the Federal Housing Administration and the Government Sponsored

Ask the Readers: Do You Play Sports?

Tell us whether you play sports and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

That Age-Old Conundrum: Time vs. Money

It's your time and your money. But if you don't choose how you're going to think about them, you might end up frustrated and unsatisfied with the life you live. Here are some commo

Beyond the Slow Cooker: 10 Eco- and Budget-Friendly Household Helpers That Progress Left Behind

Cleaning? Cooking? Ugh, you say. Make friends with it, compadre; they’ve got to be part of the frugal warrior’s toolkit. I look for ways to make it easier and cheaper, because when

6 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Ground Beef

If only the family of 22-year-old Minnesotan Stephanie Smith had known to ask a few simple questions of the local grocer before buying ground beef, Stephanie might not be paralyzed