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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Loaned Money to Family?

Tell us if you've ever loaned money to family and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

7 Delicious Uses for Leftover Hot Dogs

Let's be frank: Summer cookouts will leave you with plenty of extra dogs in the fridge. Here are lots of tasty ways to use them up.

10 Old Knick-Knacks You Can Flip for Easy Cash

In need of some extra cash? Look around your home for some flippable vintage knick-knacks like these.

Don’t Waste Your Money on Homeopathic “Remedies”

Homeopathy is seen by some as a legitimate way to treat illnesses. But is it just a complete waste of money?

Capital One: What’s In Your Envelope?

Just when I thought credit card companies couldn’t get any more wasteful, I received the mother of all credit card offers in the mail. Excited by what I thought was something wort

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Cleaning Tip?

Tell us your favorite cleaning tip and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Disneyland on the (Sort of) Cheap

If you're considering a trip to Disneyland, these tips just might help you save your wallet.

Will house prices keep dropping?

I don't think much of the "buy low, sell high" model for house purchases. I think a house should be purchased as a place to live, in which case the main questions are whether you

How to Get Rid of All Your Crap

In my journey from being a North American Entrepreneur to a Professional Hobo, I had to shed a lot of crap. For the purposes of this article I will fo

Laid Off? You May Have to Fight for Unemployment Benefits

Even if you are laid off, your employer can challenge your right to receive benefits.

Universal Life Insurance and Whole Life Insurance: A Comparison

So you think you need life insurance, or you know it is time to review the insurance coverage you currently have (which is something you do every few years, right? Right). You may

15 Chicken Leg and Thigh Recipes From Around the World

Tired of trying to make chicken breast interesting? The humble and affordable chicken leg quarter offers the frugal cook lots of flavor, lots of value, and lots of variety.

30 Unexpected Uses for Mineral Oil

From removing beach tar to bleeding mountain bike brakes, mineral oil has lots and lots of uses. Here are 30 to try.

Why You Should Buy a Desktop Computer

Sleek, shiny laptops are all the rage, but I don't think they're worth the cost. Here's why I choose bulky, non-sexy technology for my computing needs.

Secrets to a Great Phone Interview for Job Hunters

Phone interviews can be a nerve-racking way to "meet" a future employer, but they're increasingly common. Follow these techniques for success.

8 Things You Must Immediately Do After Losing Your Smartphone

Lost your smartphone? Don't panic and follow these steps to protect your data, your privacy, and your money.

How to get your car stolen

Every 26.4 seconds, a vehicle is stolen in the U.S.* If you want yours to be one of those vehicles, just follow these simple guidelines and the thief will be driving away in your n

Eight Natural Ways to Make Water More Flavorful

The main reason that people don't drink water is that it is tasteless and not very "fun" to drink. On the other hand, water is considered more healthy than sodas so

7 Cheap and Natural Ways to Fight the Cold and Flu

I have found 7 cheap and natural suggestions for beating the common cold or flu.

7 Ways My Clunker Is Smarter Than a Hybrid

Hybrid cars are all the rage, but keeping a "clunker" might be a better move, environmentally and financially.