Think that living in an urban center means that you can't recycle your food scraps, paper towels, and pizza boxes? Think again. There are so many ways to compost these days, th
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
Some stuff at Costco — like health care services — is available to members and nonmembers alike. Read on to learn how to get the deals without the card.
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
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For all the talking we do about how much money you can save making coffee at home, we don't say much about how to make it. Here are 12 great methods.
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You don't need to stay plugged in to social media to promote your freelance career. Try these other ways to reel in clients.
Urban Composting - It CAN be done!
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7 Ways to Make Amazon Pay YOU!
Online retail giant Amazon may be known as a shopper's mecca, but you can also earn significant cash from the site, too. Here's how.
8 Things Americans Were Better at in the 1950s Than Today
Americans used to be so good at basic skills — like saving money. Things have gone a bit downhill since the 1950s.
50 Ways to Use Canned Salmon
Love fresh salmon but not the fresh price? Substitute affordable canned salmon for frugal and flavorful seafood feasts.
The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?
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The Airline Lost Your Luggage. Now What?
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Thinking of Skipping the Home Inspection? Here's What It Will Cost You
Think you can save a few bucks by skipping a home inspection? Think again.
25 Easy Ways to Make Someone Happy Today
Making other people happy is great! Here are some easy, low- or no-cost ways to bring a smile to someone else's face — and to yours.
5 Ways to Pay Off High Interest Credit Card Debt
Don't let high interest credit card debt totally derail your money. Pay it off, quickly, with a few smart moves.
How to Come Up With $1,000 in the Next 30 Days
Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra $1,000 at the end of a month? You can do it!
I Finally Canceled Comcast Cable…Before It Hurt More Than My Wallet
Treat me poorly once, Comcast, shame on you. Provide startlingly awful customer service again, and you lose my business entirely.
7 Things Non-Members Can Get at Costco (Including Cheap Eye Exams!)
Some stuff at Costco — like health care services — is available to members and nonmembers alike. Read on to learn how to get the deals without the card.
Travel and Money: How to Get and Carry Cash Safely and Securely
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
The Surprising Truth of Investing: Mediocre Advice Is Best
While you might wish for superior investing advice, it turns out mediocre advice is really all you need.
Teaching Preschoolers About Money: An Interview With Beth Kobliner
Start teaching your preschooler financial savvy with some help from expert Beth Kobliner and the familiar characters of Sesame Street.
Keys Locked in the Trunk? Here's What to Do
A moment of absent-mindedness, and now your keys are locked in the trunk. Don't panic! Follow this guide to get back on the road.
6 Super-Cool Ways People Have Quit Their Jobs
Sure, we all sometimes fantasize about quitting our jobs in a grandiose display of moving on — but these people actually did!