Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
Are you one of the people who responds to begging letters from national charitable organizations by occasionally sending money? I used to do that. In my case, it was mostly envir
So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
Talk about investments and most people think stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, plus maybe real estate and commodities like precious metals. Let's call those "financial inve
Maybe shopping at CVS doesn’t seem that frugal, but — if you play your cards right — there is a guaranteed way to get stuff there for free (or really, really cheap).
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.
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Best Money Tips: How to Treat Sunburned Eyes
Today we found articles on how to treat sunburned eyes, mistakes to avoid before a long flight, and cheap but amazing organization ideas.
10 Negotiable Ways To a Fatter Wallet
Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
6 Must-Haves for Your Travel First Aid Kit
Before you jet off on your next trip, make sure you have these items in your first aid kit.
Manage your charitable giving
Are you one of the people who responds to begging letters from national charitable organizations by occasionally sending money? I used to do that. In my case, it was mostly envir
10 Frugal Tips You Haven’t Already Heard
Whether you're a frugal newbie or a pro, check out these money-saving suggestions you might not have heard before.
Make These 6 Relationship Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
How strong do you think your relationship will be in 20 years? The emotional labor you do today will decide, one way or the other.
Best Money Tips: How to Eat Healthy and Inexpensively
Today we found some great articles on eating healthy and inexpensively, ways for teens to make money, and ideas for cheap holiday fun!
21 Ways to Make a Big Financial Change
Making big financial change requires vision, commitment, and inspiration. Here are 21 ways to stay the course and meet your goals.
What Pays More: Online Surveys or the Gig Economy?
Eager to work from home but don't know where to begin? Online surveys and paid gigs are a great place to start.
Best Money Tips: How Much Turkey Should You Buy?
Today we found a turkey buying cheat sheet, the best Black Friday deals at Walmart, and simple ways to beat the blues.
I Got Duped! Dealing With Credit Card and Merchant Disputes
So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs
Today we found some stellar articles on frugal ways to beat the winter blahs, resources for a complete job search, and what to do with unwanted gifts.
The False Allure of Compound Interest
You've seen stories about compound interest adding up to big savings. That can happen — but often, it's not the whole truth.
Non-financial investments
Talk about investments and most people think stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, plus maybe real estate and commodities like precious metals. Let's call those "financial inve
Shopping Smart at CVS
Maybe shopping at CVS doesn’t seem that frugal, but — if you play your cards right — there is a guaranteed way to get stuff there for free (or really, really cheap).
The 5 Best Conditioners
Keeping your hair soft and silky isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these conditioners and your coif will always look gorgeous.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Toughest Financial Challenge?
Tell us about your toughest financial problem we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What’s the Best Gift You’ve Ever Received?
Tell us about the best gift you've ever received and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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: How to Save Money in February
Today we found ways to save money in February, brilliant uses for Dawn dish soap, and how to trick yourself into saving money.