There are risks in any investment. The market might go down--or the market might go up, but your investment might go down anyway. The company that issued your stock or bond might
Anybody--but especially frugal people--can be excused for thinking that the whole credit crisis thing is being overblown. After all, we get along without debt. In fact, we str
If you’re willing to be patient, gracious, and alert to opportunities, you can enjoy free meals on certain occasions. Here are ways that have worked for me.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Hobbies generally end up in the expense category. Depending on the hobby, you may be paying for equipment, supplies, books and magazines, classes, training--the list goes on.
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Put away the Pepto-Bismol and Alka-Seltzer. From indigestion to constipation, here are 12 natural remedies to help ease stomach pains.
101 Ways to Save Money on Clothes
Get smarter about shopping, mending, laundering, and lots more, and you can cut your clothing budget while still looking sharp. Here's how.
Cocktail Time: Great Budget Liquors
Skip the mouth-puckering, bottom-shelf stuff and enjoy your drinks (while saving money!) with these great, moderately priced spirits.
The 5 Best Facial Cleansing Devices
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TIPS and I-Bonds
There are risks in any investment. The market might go down--or the market might go up, but your investment might go down anyway. The company that issued your stock or bond might
Gift Giving Hacks That Will Save Your Money and Your Sanity
When one writer married into a huge family, gift giving got really complicated. Discover her savvy suggestions for saving money and time.
What's the big deal about banks refusing to lend?
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5 Perfectly Respectable Ways To Get A Free Meal
If you’re willing to be patient, gracious, and alert to opportunities, you can enjoy free meals on certain occasions. Here are ways that have worked for me.
Fixing Mistakes: 7 Steps for Any Situation
Mistakes aren't fun, but the sooner and more thoroughly you deal with them, the better. Here are the essential steps to take.
Extreme Couponing? 5 Reasons Why I’ll Pass.
40 hours per week clipping coupons? Stockpiling products you may never use? Extreme couponing may be all the rage, but it's more like madness to me.
Cheap, Quick Homemade Breakfasts
Whether you're wide-eyed or totally groggy in the morning, there's a cheap, quick, at-home breakfast for you. Try one of these great morning noshes.
21 Frugal Ways to Reward Yourself Right Now
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But what about you? Reward yourself with these easy, cheap, and relaxing activities.
How to Build Your Own Amortization Schedule
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How to Talk to Mom and Dad About Their Money
Give Dad and Mom the gift of knowing you're ready to help them weather whatever life throws their way.
No Money for a Week? Here’s What to Do.
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Best Airlines for Scoring First or Business Class Award Seats
Flying for free in business or first class? Yes, it can be done.
9 Ways Work-At-Home Seniors Can Master Work-Life Balance
Working in retirement is all about keeping balance. Working from home is a great way to do that.
Make Your Hobby Pay Its Way
Hobbies generally end up in the expense category. Depending on the hobby, you may be paying for equipment, supplies, books and magazines, classes, training--the list goes on.
30 Minutes to a LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Hired
Give your LinkedIn profile the professional pizzazz it needs without hiring a professional — or becoming one yourself!