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10 Places to Find Inexpensive Accessories
From getting the best buys on baubles, bangles, and bags to running awesome accessory swaps, discover where to find fashionable, frugal accessories.
Homemade and Store Bought Mouse Trap Designs That Work
If you have an unwelcome visitor in your home, you probably already have everything you need to make humane, or deadly, mouse traps.
A Complete Guide to Saving at America's Baseball Stadiums
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How to Book an Amazing Cheap Vacation Package
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Before you spend that extra student loan money on new clothes or dinner out, consider these smart money moves first.
4 Easy Steps to Buying Lingerie for Your Wife, Girlfriend, or Significant Other
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10 Ways to Spot a Knockoff
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What You Need vs. What You Want and How to Tell the Difference
Learn to distinguish between what you need, what you need in certain conditions, and what you want.
Turn One Room Into Two With These 10 Simple Tricks
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15 Unexpected Expenses of a New Baby
Having a baby is expensive. If you aren't ready for these unexpected costs, your new bundle can be an even bigger blow to your budget.
What Are Secured Credit Cards?
Learn how secured credit cards are different from regular credit cards and prepaid cards, how they help rebuild credit, and how to choose one.
5 Ways to Say "No" to Friends and Family
It's not always easy to say no to the people you love. Reclaim your time while keeping your relationships with these five ways to say "nay."
Best Money Tips: How to Get Into Shape on a Shoestring Budget
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Holiday Shortcuts?
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12 Genius Ways to Upcycle Old Scarves
Those old scarves in your closet can be put to fun new uses with a twist of creativity. Here are almost a dozen ideas to get you started.
Nonfat dry milk--no longer a frugal alternative
For more than thirty years, nonfat dry milk was a frugal staple. For things like baking and making yogurt, it was as good as fresh milk. Not many people wanted to drink the stuff
3 Cheap and Easy Formulas for Homemade Windshield De-Icer (Plus Bonus Tips)
It’s that dreaded time of year. Each trip to town requires a 10-minute pre-start on my car, and the hated task of scraping my windshield. There are several options to help you wi