If you lose or drown your cellular phone before you're eligible for an upgrade, don't buy a new one. Ask around and you're sure to find someone with an unused handset t
With each move by the airlines to claw back a bit of the profit that has vanished into the twin maws of competition and higher fuel prices, and with each move by the government to
Do your normal financial routines feel blah? Does saving not give you the same rush that it used to? Does investing feel overwhelming, dull, or uninteresting? Then maybe you're man
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
For awhile I have been pondering whether Amazon's Kindle reading device can really pay for itself. But something happened today that got me off the fence: Oprah shared a coupon cod
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Find Your Hidden Spending Habits and Save
If you want to increase savings, find your hidden spending habits and wring out the waste. Start by checking out these spending categories.
2 Simple Ways to Get Holiday Shopping Bonuses for Huge Savings
Before you ring up your gifts, make sure to check for these special bonuses to save big!
Are Meal Prep Subscription Boxes Worth It?
Meal subscription boxes bring fresh ingredients directly to your door for quick and easy meals. Find out if they're frugal, too.
Hand-me-down Cell Phones
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8 Signs You've Crossed From "Healthy" Debt to "Problem" Debt
There's a razor-thin line between "healthy" debt and a big financial problem debt. Have you crossed it?
Are You Wasting $300,000 on Lunch?
If you're dropping dollars on takeout lunches every day, you just might be eating your retirement.
Travel on Amtrak
With each move by the airlines to claw back a bit of the profit that has vanished into the twin maws of competition and higher fuel prices, and with each move by the government to
403B vs. 401K: How Are They Different?
Sure, you know what a 401K is, but what the heck is a 403B? Here's how they differ.
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Do your normal financial routines feel blah? Does saving not give you the same rush that it used to? Does investing feel overwhelming, dull, or uninteresting? Then maybe you're man
How to Save Big at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Muggles can plan a fun, frugal trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a few tricks up their sleeve. No magic required.
The good life on less energy--even in the US
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
Ask the Readers: Do You Do Batch Cooking?
Tell us whether you do batch cooking and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Do You Know Your Retirement "Number"?
You might think you know the amount of money you'll need for a comfortable retirement — but you could be basing that off the wrong number.
8 Reasons the Easter Bunny Should Give Money Instead of Candy
While you're letting your kids gorge on candy, consider weaving in these lessons in personal finance.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Side Job?
Tell us whether you have a side job and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
9 Cheap Ways to Increase Your Knowledge and Earning Potential
A great way to increase your earning potential is through continuing education. These online tools will get you there.
Can a Kindle Save You Money? Oprah's Coupon Code Makes It Easier
For awhile I have been pondering whether Amazon's Kindle reading device can really pay for itself. But something happened today that got me off the fence: Oprah shared a coupon cod
Can You Really Save With Amazon Prime Pantry?
Prime Pantry is yet another of Amazon's many services aimed at saving consumers time and money. How can you make the most of it?
20 Free (or Really Cheap) Ways to Relieve Stress
The kids, the spouse, the boss, the car, the job, the news — the stress! Take the edge off and be the better you with these frugal ways to chill.
The High Cost of the "Treat Yourself" Mindset
You might be able to justify a "treat yourself" purchase, but all those little treats add up to one big, stressful bill. What's it really costing you?