Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Is there a limit to how much Americans can spend? Clearly there is: All they earn, minus savings and service on their existing debt, plus new borrowing. Since the Bureau of Econ
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Today we found helpful articles on the fastest ways to prepare cheap and healthy meals, insurance add-ons that are worth it, and things that every college grad needs to know.
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
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Not free to be poor
Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
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Your Kitchen: Splurge on This, Save on That
No need to splurge on every kitchen tool worthy of a pro chef. Even seasoned cooks can save by knowing where to economize.
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Books on Uncle Sam's Shelf
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
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Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
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Why You Should Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Despite a bad reputation, adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback. Learn why an ARM might be the right choice for you.
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Peak Debt
Is there a limit to how much Americans can spend? Clearly there is: All they earn, minus savings and service on their existing debt, plus new borrowing. Since the Bureau of Econ
Best Money Tips: How to Buy 3 Major Appliances for Just $700
Today we found helpful articles on how to get the best deals on major household appliances, simple ways to save at Walgreens, and how to spend less on your family vacation.
8 Ways You're Being a Terrible Customer
The customer is always right, right? Wrong! Don't be a terrible customer.
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for a Frugal Valentine's Day?
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Best Money Tips: Save Money on Pet Expenses
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money on pet expenses, cutting the cable cord, and saving for a down payment on a house.
Best Money Tips: Fastest Ways to Make Cheap, Healthy Meals
Today we found helpful articles on the fastest ways to prepare cheap and healthy meals, insurance add-ons that are worth it, and things that every college grad needs to know.
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
5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 10/02
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