While it may seem like there is only so much you can do to trim your spending, the following opportunities for saving money come straight from the trenches.
There are a few people who manage to survive and thrive in jobs they really don't like. Here are a few of their secrets for making that hated job easier.
How far would you go to save the world?
Upon reading the New York Times article about the Beaven-Conlin household in Manhattan, I started to get a little queasy. [more]
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The 12 Best Frozen Food Values
Don't turn up your nose to frozen fruits and vegetables and other foods — they're delicious and cheap. Stock up on these dozen frugal frozen eats.
10 Business Owners Share Tips for Saving Money
While it may seem like there is only so much you can do to trim your spending, the following opportunities for saving money come straight from the trenches.
These Are the Best Credit Card Strategies for Married Couples
Married couples can manage their credit cards way more efficiently when they work together as a team.
6 Passé Slang Terms You Need to Stop Using Today
Stop trying to make "fetch" happen — or any of these other horribly flat and stale slang terms. Is your diction dating you?
Ethnic Markets: Feel worldly for cheap
Your local ethnic supermarket has delicious cultural ingredients you won't find elsewhere — at least not at such a good price!
How to Start Fighting Debt — Today
No matter how big it is, you CAN pay down your debt. Start today — right now! — with this simple action plan.
9 DIY Landscaping and Gardening Skills That Will Save You Money
It's not too late to get your summer garden to bloom — and it doesn't take a lot of money, either. Get outside and get dirty!
How to Successfully Negotiate Everything With Your Kid
Negotiation is a key financial skill many of us don't learn until we're adults. Here's how to teach your kids the basics.
How to Survive (and Thrive!) in a Job You Hate
There are a few people who manage to survive and thrive in jobs they really don't like. Here are a few of their secrets for making that hated job easier.
How to Take a Cheap Spring Break Trip
The secret to a fun and affordable Spring Break trip? Flexibility.
Life Without Toiletpaper - Bum Deal?
How far would you go to save the world? Upon reading the New York Times article about the Beaven-Conlin household in Manhattan, I started to get a little queasy. [more]
Your Car Was Recalled. Now What?
A car recall can be scary. Here's what to do if that letter comes in the mail.
Here's How Rich You'd Be If You Stopped Smoking
It's advice that bears repeating again and again — it's time to quit smoking. Your health, and your savings, will thank you.
Is Green Tea All It's Cracked Up to Be? It's close.
I've been enjoying the snarky articles at Slate.com recently focusing on the commoditization of Eastern traditions, such as yoga. [more]
How to Game the System and Save Big at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid
When you think discount retail, you probably don't think of the corner drugstore. Lucrative rewards programs may change that.
4 Signs You Should Sell Your Small Business
Your small business is your baby. When is the right time to let it go?
6 Ways to Vet an IPO Before You Buy
The Facebook IPO has been the subject of a lot of hype — much of which it hasn't lived up to. Learn how to make a well-informed IPO purchase.
This Is Why Your Credit Limit Was Lowered
Your credit limit is not a fixed number. If it went down, here's why.
How to Shop: A Beginner's Guide
It might sound silly, but buying stuff can be a daunting experience — especially when you want to spend little and get a lot. Here's how to do it.
15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.