Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
When summer is in full swing, cold drinks are in order. Don't waste your money on sugar-filled store-bought stuff; make your own delicious drinks for cheap.
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10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Rice
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
Here's How Boomers and Millennials Are Creating Winners on the Stock Market
Boomers and millennials have one thing in common: Their financial habits can move markets.
Are You Putting Off These 9 Adult Money Moves?
You're not a kid anymore. So get to work on these grown-up financial decisions.
The 15 Worst Cities for Frugal People
These 15 international cities are renowned for their culture, vitality, and energy. They're also really, really expensive places to live.
Cold, Frugal Drinks to Keep You Cool in the Heat
When summer is in full swing, cold drinks are in order. Don't waste your money on sugar-filled store-bought stuff; make your own delicious drinks for cheap.
21 Uses for Salt (Besides Seasoning)
Salt isn't just a way to make food more flavorful. From cheap cleaning to budget beauty and more, discover more great things to do with salt.
8 Ways to Actually Relax Over the Holidays
Is holiday stress season is here again? This year, resolve to take it easy despite your overflowing calendar.
Why You Should Ask for a CLUE Report Before Buying a Home
Wouldn't it be nice if you knew about a home's repeat problems before you bought it? There's a way; it's called a CLUE report.
8 Reasons to Skip the Big Holiday Dinner This Year
Here's why big holiday meals are such a drag — along with some pointers about where to learn more about overcoming it all.
A Beginner’s Guide to Frugal Living
The path to frugality has many detours, and even the experts make mistakes. Here are seven things to keep in mind as you find your own road.
Food Going Bad Quickly? Here's How to Fix It
Spoiled snacks keep ending up in the trash? Stop wasting food (and cash!) by learning how to store it properly.
8 Old School Manners We Want Back
Graciousness and gratitude are harder to come by these days — but these old school manners really are timeless. Let's bring them back!
How to Get a Lower APR, or Possibly Not
Getting my interest rate lowered by my credit card company was impossible, so I had to go a different route to avoid the interest charges.
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In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]
Credit squeeze (formerly know as a panic)
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Financial Math Basics You Need to Know
Do you have the math skills to manage your finances? Learn these basic concepts and calculations to help improve your financial position.
Breathe Easy: 10 Natural Air Fresheners
Deodorizers and disinfectants don't have to be full of chemicals. Freshen your space the frugal, all-natural way with these eco-friendly ideas.
Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
Until November 26th, this program allows you to order the revolutionary XO laptop, only now bein
Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff
There's a good chance that the "fiscal cliff" America is about to go over will be a non-issue. But that's no reason not to do a bit of preparation.
5 Surprising Ways the Rich Get Richer
The rich get richer. You could get jealous, or you could get inspired to find out how wealthy stay that way, and copy them?