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The AMAZON URL hack generator. Save big $$$.
In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]
Best Money Tips: Secrets to Saving Money at Amazon.com
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at Amazon.com, the best items to buy now, and how to get the best hotel deals.
30 Household Products Vinegar Can Replace
Vinegar has at least 30 uses that make it a viable alternative to many household and personal products. Save money — the natural way, with vinegar.
Save Enough on Meat to Buy a Chest Freezer
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Just Start: How Doing Anything Can Help You Accomplish Everything
Hate feeling stuck? Learn how just starting something — anything! — can help you tackle your entire to-do list.
Money Management in 5 Minutes a Day
Day-to-day money management doesn't need to take a ton of time. Here are some key steps and tools that'll help you create a super-efficient system.
Best Money Tips: 99 Affordable Date Ideas
Today we found some stellar articles on affordable date ideas, free or cheap winter activities at home, and renovation tips to increase your home value.
Choosing a Retirement Account: What's Available, and What’s Best for You?
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Will these car buying incentives get you to buy a new car?
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
The Economics of Marriage and Health - Til Death Do Us Part
Studies have shown that a healthy marriage could translate into a healthy heart, not to mention saving money on health care or an expensive divorce.
netSpend: The Story of the Visa Debit Card We Did Not Apply For
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The game of Haggling: How to Get a Great Deal on a Used Car
Getting a great deal on a used car is easy if you know how. Here are 9 tips from a frugal family on how to get the most out of your car-buying dollars.
The 5 Best Dandruff Shampoos
Keeping your scalp moisturized and flake-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five dandruff shampoos and your hair will stay healthy, clean, and soft.
3 Unusual Gift Ideas for Loved Ones
Every year I struggle to find meaningful gifts for relatives that they will appreciate instead of adding to the clutter of "stuff" they own.
Can Beauty Be THIS Basic?
You're spending too much on skincare. Yep, we said it! Here's why research suggests you stick to the basics.
Top 5 Ways to Hustle Free Drinks
If I can get drinks for free, I'm a happy tightwad. Here, I show you a few great ways to hustle free drinks in your local bar or pub.
Budgeting for the rest of us, or How to follow a budget without breaking down in tears
Budgeting can be difficult. For some people (like me!), it brings up things that they may not want to see. For others, it's a necessary but frustrating tool to curtail spending, or a painful reminder of how much they overspent, yet again. [more]
20 Tasty Two-Ingredient Cocktails
For inexpensive, delicious, and easy-to-serve drinks, it's hard to beat these two-ingredient cocktails.
11 Unusual Ways to Sell Your Stuff
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4 Ways to Save Money on Photo Announcement Cards
Photo cards are a great way to send a personalized announcement, but can also be a great way to empty your wallet. Keep costs down with these strategies.