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The Best Ways to Whiten Your Teeth

Sparkling white teeth look great, but we don't all have the cash to spend on expensive procedures. Find out the best ways to whiten at any budget.

Best Money Tips: How to Save Old Towels

Today, we share frugal ways to rescue your old towels, handy tax apps for the iPhone and Android, and tasty tips for homemade vegetable broth.

14 Valentine’s Day Desserts That Hit the (Sweet) Spot

No Valentine's Day is complete without a from-the-heart happy ending, and these easy recipes are sure to put sugar-coated smile on your sweetie's face.

4 Ways Breast-Feeding Saves Money

From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.

5 Types of Overspenders — Which One Are You?

There are different types of chronic overspenders. Which one are you?

How to Reward Friends Who Help You Move

Pizza and beer is the standby reward for friends who help you move. Get creative with these other ways to say "thanks for carrying my stuff."

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money on School Supplies

Today we found articles on ways to save on school supplies, how to avoid overspending on upsells, and what to do if your brakes go out.

6 Fast Ways to Restock an Emergency Fund After an Emergency

Crisis averted! Your emergency fund came through when you needed it. Now it's time to rebuild that financial safety net before the other shoe drops.

11 Ways to Update Peanut Butter and Jelly

PB&J is quick, easy, and delicious. But even the most ardent peanut-butter-and-jelly lovers can get bored by eating the same three ingredients.

My One Favorite Frugal Living Tip

I read a lot of great frugal living advice. But there's one (yup, just one) tip that makes all of the others work.

The 5 Best Bagless Vacuums

Finding a vacuum that'll save you money while saving the planet isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these bagless vacuums and the earth will thank you.

5 College Degrees Not Worth the Money

A college degree is the gateway to career and financial success — if you choose the right degree. If money is your goal, skip these majors.

Gigwalk: Get Paid While You Walk!

With this new smartphone-based service, you can earn extra cash completing little tasks for other people while you're already out and about.

10 Homemade Baking Mixes That Save Money and Time

Nothing beats homemade cakes and breads, but who has the time? Pre-mix your dry ingredients, store, and bake later in a jiffy.

10 Times at Work You're Just Wasting Effort

Maybe the best way to get more done is to start doing less. Are you spinning your wheels all day at work?

25 Productive Things to Do on a Rainy Day

Dreary drizzle might be demotivating, but there's no reason you can't get things done. The next time you're stuck inside, do one (or more!) of these 25 things.

37 Savings Changes You Can Make Today

From cutting costs to getting unadvertised discounts to setting up an automatic savings plan, these 37 easy changes can help you save more money...today.

10 Signs You're a Closet Spendthrift

Spendthrifts can't budget or save because they can't afford to — they've spent all their money. Beware these costly habits.

6 Simple Ways to Market Your Side Business

Nobody will buy what you're selling if they don't know you're selling it. Jumpstart your side hustle with some easy and inexpensive marketing.

Zen and the Art of Hiding Money

Saving money can require a change in both your outlook and your techniques. Here's how to get zen about money and force yourself to save.