Overspending on stuff you don't need is a problem for many Americans. Learn why the solution is not so simple as "spend less," and what you can actually do to help.
It's always a pleasure to dine out, but it can also be a drain on your finances. Here are some menu items to avoid if you're looking to get the best value at a restaurant.
Some banks didn't manage the paperwork well enough to be able to prove that they actually own their mortgages. This just might be the germ of a solution.
Have a bottle of vinegar in your pantry? Use it to save your rhododendrons, to attempt to choose the sex of your unborn child, and in other unexpected ways.
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Best Money Tips: 6 Ways to Attract Love in Your Life
Today we found articles on ways to attract love, things you should be cleaning (but aren’t), and items that are actually cheaper at Whole Foods.
6 Ways to Use Google Alerts to Save Money
Aside from staying up-to-date on celeb gossip and breaking news, Google Alerts can also help you shop smart and save big.
Why Our Brains Want to Buy New Stuff, Even When We Don't Need It
Overspending on stuff you don't need is a problem for many Americans. Learn why the solution is not so simple as "spend less," and what you can actually do to help.
13 Overpriced Restaurant Items That Waste Your Money
It's always a pleasure to dine out, but it can also be a drain on your finances. Here are some menu items to avoid if you're looking to get the best value at a restaurant.
Your Brain Is Keeping You in Debt (And How to Fix It)
Why can't you chip away at that daunting pile of debt? You might want to blame your brain.
Why You Should Never Feel Guilty About Eating Ice Cream
Nobody really needs a reason to eat ice cream, but just in case, here are five — plus the science behind why you get brain freeze!
Live Abroad for Less (Also at Home)
All but one of the "live abroad for less" ideas are just as applicable to frugal living in your home country.
How to Save Money on Travel With an Awesome Group Vacation
A fun vacation with a big group is a cost saver, but also a challenge. Avoid some planning and organization mistakes with these tips and tools.
Here's What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Taxes
If you think owing money to the mob sounds scary, try owing money to the federal government.
14 Things Good Hosts Never Do
You're sure to be the host with the least if you're doing any of this at your next gathering.
A Mortgage Crisis Solution
Some banks didn't manage the paperwork well enough to be able to prove that they actually own their mortgages. This just might be the germ of a solution.
Caribbean Island Vacations Anyone Can Afford
Who hasn't dreamed of escaping to a Caribbean beach? These stunning Caribbean islands are only a flight away, and all within your budget.
10 Ways to Save Money When You Are Unemployed
It's always good to be mindful about spending, but for the unemployed, an abstract should is a real world must. Here's how to cut back, fast.
Hobby Lobby, Who Exactly Are You Trying To Fool?
Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?
4 Myths About Divorce and Money, Debunked
Divorce is complicated and expensive. Dispel these money myths so you'll be better prepared to go your separate ways.
10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Vinegar
Have a bottle of vinegar in your pantry? Use it to save your rhododendrons, to attempt to choose the sex of your unborn child, and in other unexpected ways.
22 Reasons to Write a Letter
From getting coupons to making your voice heard, a physical letter can do much more than an email. Discover 22 reasons why you should love the letter.
10 Great Ways to Use Duct Tape
From the kitchen to the clothes closet to medicine cabinet, discover unexpected ways that duct tape can help out all around the house.
10 Reasons to Stop Buying Gas Station Food
Put down the Big Gulp and walk away. You're wasting money for the convenience — and who knows where that cup has been?!!
The 5 Best Blackout Curtains
Sleeping when the sun is up isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these blackout curtains and the sun will never disturb your snooze again.