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4 Moves That Guarantee a Great Retirement

The number of Americans happy in retirement plummets each year. Avoid that fate and enjoy your golden years to the max.

6 Frugal Ways to Beat Cabin Fever

One nice day can throw your senses into a tizzy after spending the last several months couped up in the house or bundled up in layered clothing. Struggling through cabin fever can

Get Free Media Software for Your Windows PC

Apple owners can use iLife to manage digital photos, edit home movies, and more; Windows users can do all the same things with awesome free alternatives.

Ordering Online Versus Calling it In: Which is Better?

Somewhere between the eight ball and the brick wall behind you, you find yourself stuck. Do you place your order for that product or service online, or through a customer service a

Diva On A Budget - Living The Good Life When Your Fortune Isn't So Great

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but in this economy, most of us are foregoing that friendship in order to make ends meet. But just because we're not rolling in the dough doesn

Women: How and Why to Take Charge of Your Finances

Women live longer than men yet set aside less money for retirement. Learn how you can become more financially independent today.

Easy weekend business: sell used books

When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co

Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It

In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and

This Tool Might Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home

Telecommuters are up to 55% more productive and save employers $11,000 a year. Show your boss the facts and start working from home today.

Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government

Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule

Best Money Tips: Get Discounts By Playing Pokémon Go

Today we found articles on how playing Pokémon Go can help you save money, practical tips for a frugal summer road trip, and easy ways to stay awake naturally.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September 2012

What end-of-summer deals will you snag this month? Read through for the best and worst things to buy in September.

Here's How Brexit Could Affect Your Travel Plans

With Britain planning to divorce the EU, many things are up in the air — including some of your travel plans.

Make Your Own: Homemade Cleaning Wipes and Canister

If you love the convenience of cleaning wipes but hate the chemicals they include, check out this tutorial for easy and cheap, DIY wipes.

Close-to-Home Outdoor Adventure Basics

I know many people would like to spend more time outdoors, but may not know where to start. Here are some of my favorite modes of outdoor exploration that doesn't require too much

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Best Money Tips: El Nino is Coming

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition features Bank of America policy whistleblowers, credit freezes, getting enough sleep, the weather forecast for the

Will "forced frugality" last?

Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this

The 10 Commandments of Credit Card Use

Follow these 10 rules of responsible credit card use and reap the rewards of low interest, smaller monthly bills, and more money in your savings.

8 Money Moves to Make Before You Start Investing

You're ready to start investing — great! But before you dive in, make sure your financial ducks are all in a row.