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14 Pricey Things You Shouldn't Buy (And What to Get Instead)
If you've got caviar tastes and a fishstick budget, buy domestic. That and 13 other great cheap alternatives on the other side of the click.
Why This Isn't Your Grandparents' Economy
Why can't we save money like our parents and grandparents? Learn how modern economic realities make financial independence more challenging.
Best Money Tips: How to Start Working from Home
Today, we share the steps to take when you want to work from home, a tutorial to make a reusable coffee cozy out of an old belt, and more.
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.
8 Tips for Improving or Starting a Budget
Whether your current budget could use some tweaking or you're trying to get your finances sorted out for the first time, these suggestions can help you build a better budget.
9 Easy Ways to Start Taking Better Care of Yourself Today
It doesn't take a lot of effort to become the new, better looking and feeling you. Start with these simple (and quick!) self-improvers.
Do You Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House?
Don't let the giant down payment dash your dreams of homeownership. You have other options!
Best Money Tips: Ways to Deal With Student Loan Debt
Today we found some awesome articles on dealing with student loan debt, feeling less stress, and money moves for the fall.
20 Ways to Entertain Your Kids for Free
Mom! Dad! I'm bored! Not anymore with this list of fun — and free — games and activities that will entertain everybody.
20 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Adults
Halloween dress up is not just for kids. Preserve your dignity — and your budget — with these classic and frugal costume ideas.
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While Waiting for Rates: I-Bonds
You could reach for yield by taking on more risk, or you could suck it up and wait for rates to go up. If you prefer to wait, consider I-Bonds.
10 Ways to Repair a Burned Bridge
We've all ended a work or personal relationship badly. Mend a broken connection and you'll regain a valued friend or a colleague -- forever this time.
New Legislation Gives Coupons “Equivalent Cash Value”
Got coupons? Get cash! A new law means coupons can now be traded in for their "equivalent cash value."
5 Countries Where You Can Retire for $1,000 a Month
Low cost-of-living is the name of the game in these beautiful countries where you can retire for less than $1,000 per month.
8 Ways Your Credit Card Benefits Will Save You Money
Read the fine print on your credit card agreement, and you may be surprised at all the ways your account can save you money. Wait! What?
Colorstrology and 3 Modern Décor Trends That Will Fit Any Budget
You don't need to go broke redesigning your home. These modern decor trends can transform your space for a lot less than you think.
7 Pitfalls That Can Bloat a Home Office Budget
Working from home sounds like a great idea, but it's easy to bust your budget building the perfect office. Here's how to outfit your space for less.
10 Silly Internet Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today
From poor password hygiene to embarrassing Facebook status updates, the Internet can get bite you. Clean up your Internet act before it's too late!