Forget Cosmo. Put away your Oprah Magazine. Turn off the microdermabrasion informercial and toss the $75 ultra-rich moisturizer. There are the cheap ways to look and feel beauti
Having a baby? Gift registries can be an easy way to ask for exactly what you need (and quite possibly get it.) If you’re OK with soliciting your friends and family for specific
Overcoming fear sounds easy when the motivational experts advise it. Get from the scary here to the confident there with practice, planning, and a little playacting.
Unless it’s Superbowl Sunday, most people don’t sit around watching ads (well, I do, it’s part of my job). But what if watching ads was turned into a lottery ticket? That’s the pre
I'm not one for believing in fate or destiny, but the timing on this was spot on. After just finishing a terrfiic documentary called "America Unchained", about one Brit's quest to
Today we found articles on sneaky ways that retailers trick you into buying more, smart ways to invest $1,000, and easy fixes to reduce your monthly expenses.
It is currently a buyer's market for real estate in most of the United States and there are many ways a buyer could negotiate for a deal beyond getting a great price. Here are som
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
Today we found some fantastic articles on free activities to get your creative juices flowing, what to do if you lose your job, and talking about money with your honey.
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Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
7 Beauty Secrets that Cost Almost Nothing
Forget Cosmo. Put away your Oprah Magazine. Turn off the microdermabrasion informercial and toss the $75 ultra-rich moisturizer. There are the cheap ways to look and feel beauti
10 Old-School Things That Make Summer SUMMER!
Remember the good ol' days of summer, when frolicking trumped responsibility? Do these 10 frugal, fun things, and you'll feel like a kid again.
Americans Spend Less Than Other Countries on These 9 Items
Americans may spend big on health care and education, but we save big bucks on these common purchases, on average. Do you?
Cash In With Free Gifts From Your Baby Registry
Having a baby? Gift registries can be an easy way to ask for exactly what you need (and quite possibly get it.) If you’re OK with soliciting your friends and family for specific
How to Be Fearless and Do What You Want
Overcoming fear sounds easy when the motivational experts advise it. Get from the scary here to the confident there with practice, planning, and a little playacting.
Best Money Tips: 41 Quick Money Making Ideas That Work
Today we found helpful articles on quick money making ideas that actually work, emergency preparedness hacks, and the best things to buy from Amazon.
How to Choose the Best Tax Preparer
April 15 is almost here! Can you trust your tax preparer?
Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Frugal During the Holidays?
Tell us how you stay frugal during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
25 Thoughtful and Frugal Personalized Gift Ideas
You don’t need to spend a fortune to show someone you care. Find something cool to give in this collection of affordable personalized gift ideas.
Watching ads could be your ticket to a fortune.
Unless it’s Superbowl Sunday, most people don’t sit around watching ads (well, I do, it’s part of my job). But what if watching ads was turned into a lottery ticket? That’s the pre
Best Money Tips: Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car
Today we found some fantastic articles on questions to ask when buying a used car, summer fun for frugalists, and resume tips and tricks.
The disappearance of real America - my guest post at Zen Habits
I'm not one for believing in fate or destiny, but the timing on this was spot on. After just finishing a terrfiic documentary called "America Unchained", about one Brit's quest to
Best Money Tips: How Retailers Trick You Into Buying More
Today we found articles on sneaky ways that retailers trick you into buying more, smart ways to invest $1,000, and easy fixes to reduce your monthly expenses.
Ask the Readers: Would You Rather Rent or Own Your Home?
Tell us if you would rather rent or own your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Seller concessions and buyer bargains - What to ask for in the current real estate market.
It is currently a buyer's market for real estate in most of the United States and there are many ways a buyer could negotiate for a deal beyond getting a great price. Here are som
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in August
Hard to believe summer is almost gone — almost as hard to believe as the deals you can find on lawn and garden supplies and LCD TVs.
Ask the Readers: What Are You Looking Forward to in 2018?
Tell us what you're looking forward to in 2018 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Art of Wearing Things Out, and Then Some
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
Best Money Tips: Free Activities to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Today we found some fantastic articles on free activities to get your creative juices flowing, what to do if you lose your job, and talking about money with your honey.