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Bringing Water and Wheels to Africa: My Amazing Frugal Vacation

Living frugally can help us achieve other goals — such as, in one writer's case, providing water and bicycles for people in Uganda.

Malaria-Resistant Mosquito: Frugal Research or Future Pox?

File this one under "Wow, that's a great idea... or is it?" Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a mosquito containing a gene that makes it resistant to the malaria virus. [more]

How to Save Money on Patio Furniture

Want to enjoy summer outside? Put together a great-looking, comfortable patio and still stay within your budget using these tips.

Best Money Tips: Five Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

Today we found some awesome articles on five ways to use your tax refund, moving made eas, and teaching high school kids how to manage money.

9 Times You Should Demand a Refund

Why waste your hard-earned money on a sub-par product or service? Here's when to (politely) demand a refund.

Best Money Tips: How to Host a Yard Sale

Today we found some awesome articles on hosting a yard sale, shopping smarter for crafts, and frugal health and beauty tips.

Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Save on Restaurant Meals

Today we found some great articles on smart ways to save on dining out, how to make the most of your spare change, and why it might be time to stop couponing.

Best Money Tips: Get Your Exercise Without Going to the Gym

Today we found some awesome articles on getting exercise without going to the gym, cheap London Olympic travel, and grocery items with a long shelf life.

This Japanese Budgeting System Could Be the Key to Saving Big Bucks

In Japan, saving money is a big deal. Here's the simple system many households use to hang onto more of their yen.

10 Things You Should Never Say in a Work Email

Email is essential. But in the office, these 10 typed-out phrases are major no-nos — your job could be at risk!

Throwing out your own trash

Businesses, especially big businesses, try constantly to shift work from their paid staff to their customers. It's one of the major trends in business today. [more]

18 Easy and Delicious Ways to Enjoy Apples

It's apple season! Bring home a couple bushels and start snacking your way through these sweet and savory and easy-to-make apple treats.

Best Money Tips: Frugal Exercise Tips

Today we found some great articles on frugal exercise tips, what to do if you hate your job, and ways to reduce your financial vulnerability.

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What's a Fair Relationship Between Salary and Rent?

A recent study suggests that many workers can't afford a decent place to live. But is truth that we need to change our concept of a good standard of living?

Ace Your Next Performance Review With These 7 Tricks

If you're nervous about that upcoming performance review, here's how to make sure you get glowing feedback.

Last-Minute Giving

Here’s a gift idea that will help put you in the holiday spirit. It will not help you mark “done” on your gift list but may save a life. If you’re feeling well today, have mailed a

Best Money Tips: Winter Vacation Deals on the Beach

Today we found some stellar articles on winter vacation deals on the beach, resolutions you should make this year, and how fighting can be good for your finances.

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Try These 6 Money-Saving Challenges Now

If you're beginning to waver on this year's resolution to save more money, hold fast. Try one of these challenges to get re-focused.