Today we found simple ways to avoid getting sick while traveling, affordable alternatives to real Christmas trees, and the best way to clean your fridge.
Today we found some great articles on building a passive income, getting your financial house in shape, and researching your potential house before you buy a home.
"More expensive" definitely doesn't equal "better" when it comes to baby gifts. Bring one of these useful, frugal gifts to the next baby shower you attend.
Shopping lists, grocery lists, wish lists.... maybe we need a list for our lists? If you're looking for a a better way to manage all your to-do's, there's plenty of onl
Ever wonder how the person with about the same salary as you lives in a fully furnished apartment, enjoys Caribbean vacations, and is setting aside money for retirement while yo
I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90
Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona
A lot of healthy food — organic, locally grown food — comes at specialty food prices. But with some planning and smart shopping, you can eat both well and cheap.
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Stick With It (Even Though its Christmas)
"I know I've been eating so well and losing weight, but it's a holiday party and those desserts look excellent...it's just this once." "I said
17 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
The best thing about Thanksgiving may be the leftovers — and they are about to get a whole lot better.
How to Prepare Your Money for the Coming Economic Slowdown
Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling
Today we found simple ways to avoid getting sick while traveling, affordable alternatives to real Christmas trees, and the best way to clean your fridge.
Best Money Tips: Winning Ways to Build Passive Income
Today we found some great articles on building a passive income, getting your financial house in shape, and researching your potential house before you buy a home.
Seriously, Get Rid of Your Landline
Do you still have a telephone that plugs into the wall of your house? The number of people who do is dropping — and with good reason.
The Best Times of Year to Start a Job Search
If you're looking for a job, spend some time over the holidays polishing your resume. The next "Best Time" to land a job is coming soon.
16 Best Baby Gifts on a Budget
"More expensive" definitely doesn't equal "better" when it comes to baby gifts. Bring one of these useful, frugal gifts to the next baby shower you attend.
An Easier Way to Manage Your To-Do's
Shopping lists, grocery lists, wish lists.... maybe we need a list for our lists? If you're looking for a a better way to manage all your to-do's, there's plenty of onl
The 5 Best Water Filters
Drinking water is important to your health — but it's also important to ensure the water is clean. Water filters are a frugal way to make that happen.
Making Do With Help From Mom And Dad
Ever wonder how the person with about the same salary as you lives in a fully furnished apartment, enjoys Caribbean vacations, and is setting aside money for retirement while yo
How to Shop Online Safely
With the uptake in online shopping, so does online crime. Thankfully, there are a few easy things we can do to avoid becoming a victim of it.
90% off is not a deal if you don’t need it.
I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90
Save Money on Appliances at any Time of Year
You may be looking into buying a replacement for that old fridge or dishwasher, but take a minute to run through these tips.
The 5 Best Makeup Brush Cleaners
Keeping your makeup brushes clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these makeup brush cleaners and your beauty tools will last longer.
There is no Tomorrow.
Are you waiting for tomorrow for things to be different? To make changes, or refocus? I've got news for you...
Laid Off? What To Do Before Plunging Into The Job Search
Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona
Eating at the Intersection of Cheap and Healthy
A lot of healthy food — organic, locally grown food — comes at specialty food prices. But with some planning and smart shopping, you can eat both well and cheap.
11 Investing Tips You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self
If you could go back 20 years and give your younger you some investment advice, would it echo any of these 11 pearls of financial wisdom?
What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.