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Kids receive allowances for doing their chores. A similar system can be a great way to help adults budget for discretionary spending.
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Don't use the end of the workweek as an excuse to spend. Instead, celebrate Friday the frugal way with these 15 cost-cutting suggestions.
Cleaning House With Dr. Bronner
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30 Signs That You Were Raised by Frugal Parents
Were you raised by frugal parents? Here are 30 ways to tell if there was a frugalista in your family tree.
Is Paypal making impulse buyers of us all?
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
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Buy a Home You Can Afford With the Mortgage Suitcase Trick
When you're thinking about buying a home, it's easy to buy more house than you need (and get stuck with a pricier mortgage). Use this trick to save.
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Original Ways to Use Original Dawn
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The 5 Best Shaving Creams
If your current shaving creams are irritating your skin, a switch is what you need. Try one of these shaving creams next time.
Inflation is worse than you think
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How to Buy All That Stuff the Police Seize. And It's Cheap.
Here's a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff at silly prices.
Part-Time Jobs That Can Get You Serious Discounts
Save money while you make money with these part-time jobs that offer substantial employee discounts in addition to regular part-time paychecks.
4 New Year Budget Resolutions You Should Make Now
Chances are you'll make one or two financial resolutions on New Year's Eve. All we're saying is: Why wait?
5 Simple Ways to Make a Hotel Feel Like Home
Working on the road can feel make you feel lost and lonely, but these homey hotel hacks will help you keep your routine.