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Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
10 Out-of-Fashion but Totally Frugal Old Tools
From manual lawnmowers to payphones (remember those?), get back to basics (and save!) with these frugal alternatives to modern tools.
10 Time-Management Skills That Will Help Your Kid Win at School
Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.
Saving money while hosting guests
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Quick travel ideas
So, I'm finishing up at my old job this week and things are crazy. Thus, I offer you some of the best travel tips that just might save you some money.
A Note on Consumer Justice
Remember my lamps? These lamps? I’m not surprised if you don’t—I mentioned th
For Best Results, Turn Your Kid's Pants Inside Out
Designer kids’ clothes are not cheap. And while boutique looks are adorable and all the rage for younger tots, they don’t exactly fit into our
6 Valid Reasons Not to Contribute to Your 401(k)
Depending on your situation and your goals, opting out of your 401(k) plan can be a smart financial decision.
Pricing Eggs, and New Egg Products
During my last trip to the grocery market, there was a sign in the egg case announcing that, yes, the price of eggs are rising. I’m guessing that there have been a few complaints.
Best Money Tips: Thrifty Gifts Any Mom Would Love
Today we found some great articles on thrifty gifts any mom would love, reasons to spring clean, and improving your eshopping IQ.
Ask the Readers: Do You Read Product Reviews Before Buying?
Tell us if you read product reviews before buying and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Tax Mistakes Millennials Make
With major money changes, come tax changes — and Millennials are often guilty of these common tax-time mix-ups.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Top Financial Priority Right Now?
Tell us about your financial priorities and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Sell Your Skills as an Older Worker
Today we found some stellar articles on selling your skills as an older worker, schooling yourself post graduation, and preventing identity theft for your children.
Ask the Readers: How Have You Spent Past Tax Refunds?
Tell us how you've spent your tax refund in past years and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Stay Thin and Save
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Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips for April
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Best Money Tips: 20+ Small Ways to Pay It Forward
Today we found helpful articles on small ways to pay it forward, things to throw away right now, and DIY reusable beeswax wraps that keep your food fresh and safe.
3 Ways to Save Hundreds (or Even Thousands) of Dollars Without Thinking
These three methods barely require any effort — and they can have huge results.