What if a magical spaceship from the planet Cheapos came to earth and brainwashed everyone so that every single American stopped buying useless junk and started to live way below t
Have you ever paid more than you normally would for something when you are trying to cheer yourself up? A recent study showed that a group of people who were sad offered almost fo
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The financial cost is easy to quantify. But the consequences of debt are never isolated. Our debt problem infects every aspect of our lives; it affects our careers, our family, an
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?
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What If Everyone Suddenly Became Frugal?
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Frugal Tip: Do Not Spend When You Are Sad
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Best Money Tips: Save Time and Money on Food Prep
Today we found ways to save time and money during food prep, how to grow your savings in 2016, and steps to eliminate self-doubt.
Who Should Pay for the First Date?
If you're dating, the rules of who pays the first time you meet can get murky. One writer clarifies the situation (hint: always bring your wallet).
6 Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Get Ahead
The Sandwich Generation — those stuck caring for growing kids and aging parents — face big financial challenges. Learn how to survive the squeeze.
The 5 Best Lip Glosses
Keeping your lips glossy and gorgeous isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these lip glosses and your pout will always look perfecto.
Will high inflation persist?
Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a
7 Frequent Flyer Rules to Go Farther on Fewer Miles
Travel reward points and miles are like dollars — you work hard to earn them, and you should spend them wisely. Learn how.
Stay Thin and Save
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Changed Careers?
Tell us if you have ever changed careers and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: 20+ Small Ways to Pay It Forward
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Tallying the True Cost of Debt
The financial cost is easy to quantify. But the consequences of debt are never isolated. Our debt problem infects every aspect of our lives; it affects our careers, our family, an
How to Do Money Like a Grown-Up
Say goodbye to the messy money matters of your youth. It's time your money sat at the grown-ups table.
8 Quotes to Inspire Your Dream Career
If your current pays-the-bills job isn't your dream career, this collection of wisdom just might give you the push you need to find more joyful work.
Does Amazon.com's "Frustration-Free Packaging" live up to its name?
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?
8 Expenses You Should Never Cut
We all want to trim the fat from our budget. But these eight life necessities are worth every penny.
Using Your Roth IRA as an Emergency Fund — Ever a Good Idea?
You know you need an emergency fund, but you just don't have one. When "disaster" strikes, where can you turn for fast cash? Your Roth IRA can help.
The 5 Best Treadmills
No more excuses! Having a treadmill at home can make it a lot easier to exercise. Here are our picks for the five best.
The Real Reason We Still Spend to Impress
Try as we might, we just can't stop trying to keep up with the Joneses. Or can we?
Best Money Tips: 30 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Today we found articles on saving money on groceries without clipping coupons, a frugal guide to building a home gym, and important career lessons to learn by age 30.