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4 Low-Cost Foods for Everyday Italian Cooking

Stocking these staples will help you create fast, frugal, and healthy Italian meals.

Living the Savvy Life: A Review

Whether you're a hardcore budgeter or getting your finances in order for the first time, this book can help you save money — and achieve your goals.

How to Build Equity in Your Home

Truly owning your home takes time and money. If you want a bigger piece of the homeownership pie, here's how to build equity.

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How to Survive a Tax Audit

If you've been notified of an audit, don't panic. Follow these steps to help get through it with minimal stress.

6 High-Tech Tools to Help Your Garden Grow

From identifying flowers to knowing the best time to plant those peas, bring your old-fashioned garden up to snuff with these six stellar tech tools.

Cold, Frugal Drinks to Keep You Cool in the Heat

When summer is in full swing, cold drinks are in order. Don't waste your money on sugar-filled store-bought stuff; make your own delicious drinks for cheap.

Free or Cheap Wall Art

You don't have to buy expensive art to decorate your home. Check out these sources for free and affordable wall art.

The 5 Best Bike Trailers

Bringing the kids out for a bike ride isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these bike trailers and they can enjoy the ride along with you.

Little Old Lady Recipes: Classic Frugal Cooking

Our grandmothers didn't just know how to make delicious, simple food; they also knew how to make it darn frugal, as our Senior Editor shows in her book.

Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Costing You Money?

Are you worrying too much about whether you should pay off your mortgage early or invest that extra cash? Here's an article for you.

Best Money Tips: Christmas Gift Ideas Under $100

Today we found some awesome articles on Christmas gift ideas under $100, things that are worth the money, and shopping habits you should ditch.

10 Things People Without Debt Do

Debt is not a fact of life. Learn from the lifestyles of those who break free and get on track to following them out of the hole.

8 Free Things You Can Do on Any Vacation

What can you do to entertain the family on vacation without breaking the bank? Quite a lot, actually.

How to Sell Your House Despite Your Messy Kids

Kids make a mess. You can still make a quick home sale despite the disarray.

You Can Start Investing With a Lot Less Money Than You Think

You feel like you don't have enough money to take the plunge in investing. That's not true! You can get started with less than you think.

7 Tips for Better Workplace Body Language

In the office, talk is cheap but good posture is priceless. Here's why getting ahead is all about standing up straight.

How the Fair Credit Billing Act Protects You

The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) was created to protect consumers. Here's how it protects you.

5 Everyday Routines of Wealthy People

There's no one trick to becoming fabulously wealthy, but a structured daily routine may be a step in the right direction.

19 Frugal Ways to Entertain Teenagers

Teens can be a tough audience to entertain. But even the most restless and demanding teenagers will have fun with one or more of these activities.