So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
One of my fondest memories from my childhood is the time I spent helping my grandmother bake challah . The woman is still an artist in the kitchen and her recipe is the basis th
I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan
You used to hear the term "land rich, cash poor" for people who owned valuable land but didn't have quite enough money to make ends meet. It's an expression that
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J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
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Today we found a turkey buying cheat sheet, the best Black Friday deals at Walmart, and simple ways to beat the blues.
I Got Duped! Dealing With Credit Card and Merchant Disputes
So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
4 Simple Tips to Improve Homemade Bread
One of my fondest memories from my childhood is the time I spent helping my grandmother bake challah . The woman is still an artist in the kitchen and her recipe is the basis th
Are Private Schools Worth the Money They Demand?
I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan
Best Money Tips: Last-Minute Shopping Tips
Today we found articles on last-minute shopping tips, ways to beat self-doubt, and year-end tax planning tips.
Your equity was always imaginary
You used to hear the term "land rich, cash poor" for people who owned valuable land but didn't have quite enough money to make ends meet. It's an expression that
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in February
Today we found ways to save money in February, brilliant uses for Dawn dish soap, and how to trick yourself into saving money.
The 9 Easiest Food Budget Wins
Let's face it — a grocery budget is easy to blow. But with these easy budget tips, you'll be a frugal foodie in no time.
Book review: The Drunkard's Walk
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Best Money Tips: How to Make Better Decisions
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Making Change Count
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
Frugality and the Myth of Self-Denial
Contrary to popular opinion, frugality isn't all about self-denial. Discover how little luxuries can help keep you frugal.
Ask the Readers: Where Would You Like to Retire?
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Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
The Easiest Way to Save Money on Vacation
It’s the easiest thing to do, and yet the hardest. But employ this technique, and not only will your wallet thank you, but so will your family and friends back home.
Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips for April
Today we found helpful articles on ways to save money in April, bad habits that rob you blind, and budget-friendly ways to improve your health.
Ask the Readers: How Much Do You Spend on Your Hobbies?
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3 Ways to Save Hundreds (or Even Thousands) of Dollars Without Thinking
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Make Your Own Self-tanning Lotion and 5 Other Fabulous DIY Tips from the Web
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