It seems crazy, but it's true — by receiving funds on prepaid cards, unemployed citizens are forced to pay fees to access cash when they need it the most.
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According to Michael Gurian, co-author of "Leadership and the Sexes" with Barbara Annis, men can be trained to understand women and women can be trained to respect men. In a teleph
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
They say a change is as good as a rest. Well, they're right. My wife and I have had the same living room layout since we moved into our home. As our home is small, we just assumed
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Jobless Americans Paying Fees for Unemployment Benefits
It seems crazy, but it's true — by receiving funds on prepaid cards, unemployed citizens are forced to pay fees to access cash when they need it the most.
From Dumpster Diving to Garage Sales, Turning Trash Into Cash
Learn how one dedicated recycler earned $1,200, paid her tuition, repaired her furniture, and financed her wedding with discarded stuff she found.
18 Awesome, Practically Free Upcycled Craft Projects
One of the easiest ways to cut crafting costs is to source inexpensive supplies, and what could be cheaper than the recycling bin?
Best Money Tips: Cut Your Electricity Bill
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to cut your electricity bill, entertaining yourself for free or cheap, and ovecoming your financial fears.
Change Your Life With a 30 Day Challenge
Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.
Ask the Readers: Do You Shop at Thrift Stores?
Tell us whether you shop at thrift stores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are Farmer's Markets Frugal or a Luxury?
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Best Money Tips: Getting a Job When You've Been Unemployed
Today we found some awesome articles on getting a job when you've been unemployed, transforming your home on a budget, and getting ready for vacation travel.
Extend Your Vacation for Free With Open Jaws and Stopovers
Savvy travelers know how to take advantage of open jaw tickets and stopovers to get free flights. Find out what they are and how you can benefit.
Ask the Readers: What Is on Your Summer Bucket List?
Tell us about your summer bucket list and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Here's How Spending 3% On You Will Advance Your Career
Want to earn more money throughout your career? It could be as simple as investing in yourself.
Join Us for a Live Google Hangout About College Finances This Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST
Our Senior Editor will be participating in a live video chat, discussing ways to save money in college — find out how you can watch and ask questions!
Can Men Be Trained To Understand Women?
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Snowballs or Avalanches: Which Debt Reduction Strategy Is Best for You?
There are two leading strategies for debt elimination. Both will work, but one gets you out of debt a little faster and a lot richer.
80 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for $10 or Less
There's still plenty of time to wrap up holiday shopping. Stuff your collection of stockings with a couple of these fun and frugal small gifts.
6 Moves to Make Before Cutting Up Your Credit Card
Put the scissors down! If you haven't taken these critical credit card steps, don't cut up your plastic just yet.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in March
Does "in like a lion and out like a lamb" apply to shopping? Discover the best and worst things to buy in March.
Not driving your less-frugal friends crazy
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
Use the 80/20 Rule to Maximize Your Financial Opportunities
Stocks, bonds, insurance, retirement — where should you focus your limited personal finance resources? Use the 80/20 to find the solution.
Cost of Rearranging the Furniture - $0. New Living Room - Priceless.
They say a change is as good as a rest. Well, they're right. My wife and I have had the same living room layout since we moved into our home. As our home is small, we just assumed