I'm taking just one course this semester, with just one reasonably priced textbook. According to the back cover, the price was $29.95, but that isn't the price I paid. I pu
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
Do you have piles of art and no money to spend on frames? Framing is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to display your fabulous art collection without having to sell a kidney
Clothing swaps parties have become popular in recent years as frugal and fashion conscious men and women find that trading clothes is a great way to update a wardrobe for next to n
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School Bookstores Can't Afford Cheap Textbooks
I'm taking just one course this semester, with just one reasonably priced textbook. According to the back cover, the price was $29.95, but that isn't the price I paid. I pu
Will these car buying incentives get you to buy a new car?
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
Figuring the Size of Your Emergency Fund
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Budgeting
You and your spouse may be on the same page with beliefs, and parenting methods, but are your financial goals in line?
Eating Vegan on the Cheap
People often assume — incorrectly — that making vegan meals means a big jump in grocery costs. Find out how to go vegan and save.
Cracking the Infamous McDonalds Monopoly Game
Your chances of winning McDonald's Monopoly game are all based on the odds of finding one particular piece from each set.
How to Cheaply Display Your Art
Do you have piles of art and no money to spend on frames? Framing is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to display your fabulous art collection without having to sell a kidney
Is Green Tea All It's Cracked Up to Be? It's close.
I've been enjoying the snarky articles at Slate.com recently focusing on the commoditization of Eastern traditions, such as yoga. [more]
5 Websites for Swapping Your Clothes and Refreshing Your Wardrobe
Clothing swaps parties have become popular in recent years as frugal and fashion conscious men and women find that trading clothes is a great way to update a wardrobe for next to n
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Kids Toys?
Tell us how you save on kids toys and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How Low Can You Go? Taking the No Heat Challenge
Most of us aren't ready to give up home heating altogether, but here are a few tricks we can learn from the hardcore heat resisters.
17 Part-Time Jobs to Do While Your Kids Are at School
While the kids are away, SAHMs and SAHDs can earn some extra pay!
15 Wonderful Uses for Witch Hazel
What can you do with witch hazel, the mightily useful little medicinal marvel? Here's a rundown.
How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!)
For the last five years, one writer has traveled full-time on the cheap. Discover how she did it, and how you can too.
The Best Cheap Plants for Improving Indoor Air Quality
Want to breathe easy in your home? Filter your air without filtering too much cash from your wallet with these easy-to-care-for indoor plants.
5 Money Moves to Make Before You Turn 40
Before you hit the big 4-0, make sure you've made these money moves.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Travel?
Tell us how you save on summer travel and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Peanut Butter: The Poor Man’s Protein
Peanut butter is a staple food of many households. The rich and the poor alike find it to be filling and delicious. Eating the ri
Remove Car Dents Quickly and Cheaply
Dents suck. And so does the cost to repair them. Here are quick and cheap ways to remove dents.
Organic Groceries on a Budget
Organic groceries aren't out of reach if you're on a budget. Follow these suggestions to eat organic and keep your wallet fat.