We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
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10 Gift Ideas That Cost Almost Nothing
We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
15 Frugal Ways to Battle Boredom
The next time you're listless, grumpy, or just plain bored, follow these suggestions to spend your time, rather than spending money.
How to Get to Machu Picchu and Back for $30
Believe it or not, you can travel to Machu Picchu and back for just $30!
5 of the Safest Countries to Visit in 2018
Who needs stress about and worry about safety on vacation? These five international destinations offer plenty of adventure -- minus the risk.
Are You Paying Off Credit Card Debt the Wrong Way?
Many Americans who are paying off credit card debt are doing it the wrong way — are you?
Eat Less Sugar With These 10 Simple Tricks
Cutting back on the sweet stuff isn't easy — but it's definitely worth it. Be sweeter to your health with some simple ways to go sugar-free.
The 5 Best Things to Buy or Sell on Craigslist
It's easy to get lost in the thicket that is Craigslist, but these hot ticket items are your best bets, whether you're buying or selling.
Cut These 9 Expenses in One Year to Get a 10-Day Hawaii Vacation
By cutting out some of these major money sucks, you could end up with enough money to go on a 10-day Hawaii vacation.
How to Get More Value From Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
Delta is the only major airline that doesn't publish an award chart, but it's still possible to get decent value from your SkyMiles.
Help From a Former Pack Rat: Getting Rid of Stuff
Sometimes, the line between "frugal" and "pack rat" can seem oh so fine. Here's what helped me overcome my pack rat tendencies.
Get It Done: How to Measure Your Goals
How can you achieve your goals if you don’t even know how to measure them? Learn how to quantify your goals and accomplish more.
5 Money Moves to Make Even If You Don't Plan to Buy a House
Getting a mortgage isn't the only reason to keep your finances in tiptop shape. You should make these money moves even if you plan to rent forever.
5 Ways to Make Yourself Accountable
When you're working on a personal goal — whether it has to do with money, health, or something else — a little accountability can be instrumental.
Clues to detecting the astute investor
You may have encountered some financial talk at cocktail parties or neighborhood cookouts. The discussions may have centered on low mortgage rates, debt consolidation deals, and sk
7 Modern Ways to Balance Your Checkbook
It's no longer necessary to pore over that ledger and paper bank statement. You can "balance your checkbook" the modern way.
6 Common Homebuying Myths, Debunked
The first step toward easing your homebuying jitters is to stop faking yourself out with these falsehoods.
Health Insurance Costs Too High? Alternative Not Pretty
I hear this argument over and over and it's one of the things I'll debate until I'm blue in the face. "Health insurance is too expensive." Ok, I have to agree
The 13 Craziest Cruises Ever to Sail the High Seas
Shuffleboard and bingo are so yesterday. You can see — and do — so much more when you set sail these days.
8 Ways to Stay Sun Safe This Summer
Summer is here and the sun is beaming brightly. But before you head outside, make sure your skin is thoroughly protected from damaging rays.
8 Things Your Boomer Parents Could Afford That You Can't
It's not just your imagination: Things are way more expensive now than they used to be.