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8 Crazy Things Tomorrow's Cars Will Do

These brilliant concept vehicles of the future give even the Jetsons a run for their money. Find out what your next car may do.

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.

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?

Getting the Most Out of Free College-Planning Resources

Applying for colleges can be daunting for students and parents alike, but these free resources make the process much easier.

Sayonara, Ramen-san

In honor Momofuku Ando, we look back on the delightfully frugal and delicious dish that is ramen.

Best Money Tips: Amateur Investing Mistakes You Can Avoid

Today we found some great articles on beginner investing mistakes you can avoid, reasons why being cheap is bad, and frugal ways to relax on a stressful day.

Fun, Frugal Vacations: What the Experts Fail to Mention

Frugal experts champion certain vacations as great ways to save, but these trips are not one-size-fits-all fun. Avoid these pitfalls on your next vacation.

5 Ways to Handle Big City Rents

Big city life comes with big city costs. Here's how you can shave dollars off an apartment rental.

Best Money Tips: 7 Common Cleaning Mistakes

Today we found some great articles on cleaning mistakes that almost everyone makes, tips for gym newbies, and money saving mistakes to avoid.

Last Minute Tax-Filing? Extended Post Office Hours and More

Isn't it weird that there isn't a central list of post offices at, oh I don't know, say, USPS.com, that tells you which post office branches are going to be open late tonight for last-minute filers? [more]

Mix 'n match your food to save money

Is there any way out of the "I love to eat but I don't want to cook all the time!" dilemma? Will there ever be a way to eat consistent, healthy, homecooked meals without slaving in the kitchen all the time? Read on, and tell me what you think. [more]

Covert transaction legal, life-saving: getting free drinks at the amusement park

In the interest of frugality and safety , I will pass along a tip that I received from a waitress when my family and I were visiting Williamsburg. She advised us that free water in

6 Unexpected Uses for Avocados

Ah, the magical, multi-purpose avocado. They're good for so much more than guacamole!

6 Beauty Blunders Everyone Makes

Say goodbye to crooked eyebrows and dirty brushes. Put your best face forward — by avoiding these too-easy-to-make beauty blunders.

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.

Double hack – make a cheap metal detector, find a fortune.

It’s not often you get a double-whammy money-saving tip but this one falls into that category. Not only can you save cash by making your own cheap metal detector, you can find a fo

What 20-Somethings Can Do About Credit Card Debt

People in their late 20s are deeper in debt than their parents were. But with these tools, you can break the debt cycle.

5 Debt Lessons From Darth Vader

What can a villain teach us about getting out of debt? More than C-3PO can teach us about programming binary load-lifters.

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Best Money Tips: Free Resume Tools

Today we found some awesome articles on free resume tools, keeping summer exciting for the kids, and signs that now isn't the time to retire.