When I was a sophomore in college, my dad gave me a piggy bank for Hanukkah. I couldn't figure it out at first — had my dad forgotten that I was all grown up and didn't need a pigg
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Lovers of whisky and other spirits can be hard to buy gifts for, especially if you don't share the appreciation. Read on to learn what to give — and why.
I started out the home buying process by scouring the internet for information and hitting up the local library. I read 8 or 9 books and countless blogs and websites and still cou
Debt limits freedom. It's as simple as that. The process of getting out of debt first starts with acknowledging that it really is a problem. This simple act will radically impro
Over the past couple of years, I've moved more toward cooking as much from scratch as I can. I've tried to isolate the places where the biggest concentration of work is in cooking
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The Piggy Bank: A Secret to Simple Saving
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Scare up some deals on lawn care and denim this month, but hide from winter clothing and appliances, which are frightfully pricey this month.
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Today we found savvy ways to get free stuff at CVS, free budget spreadsheets to organize your household finances, and DIY projects that you can tackle with YouTube.
Security is an illusion. Freedom is real.
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Is Companion Airfare Really Worth It?
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The Frugal Living Commencement Speech I'd Give to My Younger Self
If time travel were possible, this is the commencement speech I'd give to my younger self about living frugally.
Great Whisky and Spirit Gifts for Less Than $25
Lovers of whisky and other spirits can be hard to buy gifts for, especially if you don't share the appreciation. Read on to learn what to give — and why.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Extra Money This Summer
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Best Tips for First Time Home Buyers: Learn to Trust
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7 Personal Finance Lessons From Bruce Springsteen
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Personal or Business? Parameters for Choosing a Credit Card
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Best Money Tips: 100+ Things to Do Before You Die
Today we found some great articles on things to do before you die, getting the best deal on an engagement ring, and reducing the cost of your commute.
Acknowledge You Have a Problem with Debt
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Want to Master Your Debt? Think Like a Maze Runner
The path to the debt-free life is challenging, but so liberating once you get there. Kind of like a maze!
10 Money-Saving Gifts to Put on Your Wedding Registry
Start newlyweds on the right financial path with one of these thoughtful wedding gifts that celebrates the union with many happy returns.
Cooking from Scratch: Where's the Work?
Over the past couple of years, I've moved more toward cooking as much from scratch as I can. I've tried to isolate the places where the biggest concentration of work is in cooking
6 Dumb Places You’re Leaving Your Money
Cash is king… when it comes to keeping you broke. Once you have an emergency fund, start hiding your cash where it can grow, too.
6 Easy Ways to Get Free Travel
Travel doesn't have to be expensive, in fact, you can see the world for free if you know where to look.