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Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
There are good reasons to go to college. And, if you do go to college, you will no doubt learn a lot. But you can learn anywhere — and probably learn more, better, and fast
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Beyond Wrapping Paper -- Post-Holiday Bargains
It doesn't take a frugal bloodhound to seek out half-price wrapping paper and holiday cards in early January. But don't stop your discount shopping there. Recent
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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.
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If you could go back 20 years and give your younger you some investment advice, would it echo any of these 11 pearls of financial wisdom?
Evolve Your Money Management Beyond the Budget
Budgeting can be complicated, tedious, and inflexible. But for some, there's a simpler, more reliable way to accomplish the same thing.
Should You Sell Your Home to Pay Down Debt?
You may have to live in a van down by the river, but if you have equity, you can erase a lot of consumer debt by selling your home.
6 Back-to-School Items You Should Always Shop for at the Thrift Store
Back-to-school sales are great, but thrift stores are even better. Discover the best gently used items to buy for your kids.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress?
Tell us your tips for reducing holiday stress and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Quick and Dirty Skin Care for Men: How Grandpa Used to Do It
Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
10 Smart Ways to Keep Your Clothes Looking New
You've stocked your capsule wardrobe with smart, versatile looks. Now keep them looking that way, season after season.
6 "Good" Eating Habits That Are Keeping Us Fat
Having a hard time dropping those last five? It may be due to a "truth" you learned long ago and haven't given a second thought...until now.
Don't Go to College to Learn
There are good reasons to go to college. And, if you do go to college, you will no doubt learn a lot. But you can learn anywhere — and probably learn more, better, and fast
Alice.com: How to Save on Toilet Paper and Diapers Without Working Hard
Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell
7 Ways to Get Warm On the Cheap
Brrr . . . it's cold outside. If you're at all like me, there's not too much that's worse than being really and truly cold . . . except maybe paying the electric bills.
7 Frugal Living Skills You Should Be Teaching Your Children
No matter how young or old your kids may be, they will certainly be better off if they learn these frugal living skills now.
Homebrewed Beer: Make Your Own and Save Money?
Can you save money by making your own beer? Is it worth the effort?
5 Ways to Minimize Baggage Fees When Flying
Since airlines started charging for checked bags the cost of travel continues to increase. However, the traveling public can minimize baggage fees with these tips.
Secrets of Top eBay Sellers
What do eBay's most successful sellers know about making money on the site? Here are some of their tips for saving time, avoiding problems, and making more money.
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