2011 wasn't a great year for the economy. And most experts don't expect 2012 to be any better. What can small business do to survive, or even thrive, in a tough environment?
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if you want to put some extra bucks in your pocket before, during, and after the holidays, here are some tips on finding deals and reselling for a tidy profit.
What if there was a way to honor the beauty and intentions behind your received Christmas cards, while at the same time allowing you to get rid of the darned things without guilt?
The road to divorce is not necessarily paved with infidelity, quite possibly it's paved with secretive purchases and a lack of budget that causes both parties resentment and st
Travel allows you to escape your mundane surroundings and see the world from a new perspective. Unfortunately, the cost and time commitment makes frequent trips impossible for most
Something I have often heard from teachers, mentors and my own parents is the following phrase: “Be the best at what you do, whatever you do.” It’s a lesson I have tried to live up
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6 Products That Cost More for Women Than for Men
Ever notice that blue razors cost less than pink ones? Stop letting gender-based packaging and marketing sabotage your budget.
How to Go on a Financial Detox
Spending too much? Learn how to perform a deep cleanse of your impulsive money mistakes and find balance in your checkbook.
Best Money Tips: Save Money During Pregnancy
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How to Prosper Despite the Coming Economic Challenge
2011 wasn't a great year for the economy. And most experts don't expect 2012 to be any better. What can small business do to survive, or even thrive, in a tough environment?
Free movies rentals for life.
Forget Netflix and Hulu. The best place to get movie rentals is your local library — and it's totally free!
Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
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Money Metaphors (You wouldn't punch a kitten, would you?)
Equating my money, emotionally, with something that I find dear and worthy of protection, may force me to treat my money with the respect it deserves.
The High Cost of Planning for the End of the World
Prepping for the end of the world covers all the bases — except for how much it'll cost you while the world still turns.
Re-Age Your Credit Card Debt to Protect Your Credit Score
Re-aging your credit can be good or bad depending on the circumstances. Learn when you want your credit re-aged and how to make it happen.
On the importance of having capital
One of the most frugal things you can do is have capital. Whether it's money in the bank or a nice chunk of reasonably liquid investments, having capital not only makes money (thr
Ten Cents an Item for High-End Children's Clothes
How to bring home Gymboree, The Children's Place and Baby Gap for 10 cents an item.
What Happens at a Foreclosure Auction?
Property buyers with cash can save as much as 30% off the market price at a foreclosure auction. Here's what to expect on the courthouse steps.
Seen Something for 70% Off or More? Buy It.
if you want to put some extra bucks in your pocket before, during, and after the holidays, here are some tips on finding deals and reselling for a tidy profit.
Best Money Tips: The Keys to Successful Meal Planning
Today we found some great articles on how to stick with meal planning, tips for negotiating a better salary, and ways to save money at Trader Joe’s.
Reusing Your Christmas Cards
What if there was a way to honor the beauty and intentions behind your received Christmas cards, while at the same time allowing you to get rid of the darned things without guilt?
Best Money Tips: Cheap Alternatives to Cable
Today we found some great articles on cheap alternatives to cable, tips to save money in the new year, and savings ideas for online shopping.
Realistic Budgeting: The Marriage Saver
The road to divorce is not necessarily paved with infidelity, quite possibly it's paved with secretive purchases and a lack of budget that causes both parties resentment and st
Walking Into The Spirit of Travel
Travel allows you to escape your mundane surroundings and see the world from a new perspective. Unfortunately, the cost and time commitment makes frequent trips impossible for most
The story of a guy with Downs Syndrome, some grocery bags and an idea straight from the heart.
Something I have often heard from teachers, mentors and my own parents is the following phrase: “Be the best at what you do, whatever you do.” It’s a lesson I have tried to live up
Ask the Readers: What Expensive Purchases Have You Made That Saved You Money?
Tell us what expensive purchases you've made that saved you money, and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!