If you're willing to allow someone else to be the first to spill coffee on the upholstery, you can save thousands of dollars on your next car purchase.
A lot of healthy food — organic, locally grown food — comes at specialty food prices. But with some planning and smart shopping, you can eat both well and cheap.
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
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The 5 Best Water Filters
Drinking water is important to your health — but it's also important to ensure the water is clean. Water filters are a frugal way to make that happen.
Why You Should Buy Travel Insurance — Even if Your Credit Card Offers It For Free
So your credit card offers free travel insurance? Here's why you should still pay for it anyway.
Is Building an Emergency Fund Always a Good Idea?
We often hear the same advice — everyone needs to have an emergency fund. But, in some situations, it might be OK to skip it.
How to Go From Two Incomes to One
A lost job, a new baby… You really can make the shift from two-income household to one with some easy budgeting tricks.
How to Set Up an IRA to Build Wealth
Want to become a millionaire? All you have to do is invest $11 a day in an IRA for 40 years. Learn how to set yours up.
8 "Free" Things That Aren't
They say there is no such thing as a free lunch. For these other so-called freebies, "free" might actually cost you a pretty penny.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Holiday Shopping Budget?
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7 Reasons to Love That Used Car Smell
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Ask the Readers: What Are the Best Gifts for Women?
Tell us what you think the best gifts for women are and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Eating at the Intersection of Cheap and Healthy
A lot of healthy food — organic, locally grown food — comes at specialty food prices. But with some planning and smart shopping, you can eat both well and cheap.
Best Money Tips: 5 Ways to Eliminate Stress
Today we found articles ways to eliminate stress, tips for fun travel pictures, and ways to save money on flowers.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Buy in Bulk?
Tell us about your bulk purchases and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Rural living in a world with expensive fuel
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
Imagine Whirled Peas… In Your Face!
A recent study has found a link between bumper stickers and road rage.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Winter Activity?
Tell us about your favorite winter activity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Can a Capsule Wardrobe Actually Save You Money?
Declutter your closet KonMari-style and then crunch the numbers. A capsule wardrobe can work if you plan carefully.
So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
8 Online Stores With Surprisingly Great Clothing Deals
Discount retailers aren't the only places to get great fashion deals online. Check out these surprising name brand options.
Ask the Readers: Who Is Your Personal Finance Role Model?
Tell us about your personal finance role model is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!