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8 Expensive Recipe Ingredients That Are Easy to Replace

When a recipe calls for something fancy, don't worry! You can save money with one of these less-expensive substitutes.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Be Happier With Your Work Life

Today we found some awesome articles on being happier with your work life, spoiling mom on Mother's Day without spending a fortune, and affordable ways to make your home original.

8 Ways to Buy Organic and Still Be Frugal

Organic food and produce usually comes at a premium, but with some smart shopping, you don't have to spend your whole paycheck to get it.

Cleaning the Oil Stove

I'm naturally pretty scared of doing maintenance on anything electric or gas or kerosene oriented. Thankfully my husband was game about cleaning the kerosene stove or we'd be ou

Here's How Much More You're Paying for These 6 Convenience Buys

A quick coffee or swing by the vending machine sounds awfully convenient, but the damage to your wallet is anything but.

Book Review: Hot (Broke) Messes - How to Have Your Latte and Drink it Too

Nancy Trejos is a personal finance writer for the Washington Post. While she was advising readers on financial problems, she was actually so broke that she had to ask her hardwo

Best Money Tips: How to Curb the Urge to Buy

Today, we have a method to help you stop buying things on impulse, tips for price-matching savings, ways to spend less on organic food, and more!

Ask the Readers: What Makes You a Cheapskate?

We want to know what qualifies you as a "cheapskate". Are you horrifying in your money-saving ways? Or do you pinch your pennies with finesse and class? Let us know wh

Ask the Readers: Best Purchase of Your Life? (Chance to win $100)

Share your "best purchase" story for a chance to win $50 Amazon GC.

What Dreams Mean About Personal Finance

Until recently, it had never occurred to me that dreams could offer insights into financial and career dilemmas. Then I had a dream that revealed a financial fear, and finally di

4 Financial Mistakes That Limit Your Freedom

The mistakes you make with money hurt more than your finances — they limit your freedom. Are you making any of these mistakes?

Your 401K in 2017: Here's What's New for You

2017 may not bring a lot of changes to your 401K, but you can still make sure you're making the most of your retirement plan.

Primer on VISA Signature Credit Cards: All the Benefits That Come with Your Card

Did you know the VISA Signature credit card you have come with a ton of benefits that's not related to the specific card you have? Here's the comprehensive list!

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Best Money Tips: 60 Awesome Ways to Make Money Without a Job

Today we found articles on awesome ways to make money without a job, ways to save on cosmetics and beauty supplies, and how “pink noise” can improve sleep and memory.

8 Unexpected Costs of Selling a Home

Everyone knows buying a home is expensive. You might not realize selling a home can cost a pretty penny, too.

Best Money Tips: Websites to Visit Before Spending Your Money

Today we found some fantastic articles on websites to visit before spending your money, frugal ways to relax, and the path to purpose.

The Only 5 Words You Need to Declutter Your Life

Bust your clutter with the help of these five words. Here's a hint — they all begin with the letter "R".

6 Ways to Earn Extra Holiday Cash

With all the gifts you'd like to buy, the most wonderful time of the year can be expensive. Here's how to pick up some side cash to fatten your wallet this holiday season.