When you find something unusable, broken, or dirty, what do you do? Do you toss it? Give it to a thrift store? Recycle it? Would earning money for your troubles (and your trash)
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New York is famously pricey, but it's also famously frugal, if you know where to look. Try some of these fun ways to take a $20 bite out of the Big Apple.
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
How well do you know your Facebook friends? Beware: if you can’t easily pick them out of a crowd, then you might be barred access to your account the next time you travel.
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
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Ask the Readers: Trash or Cash? (Chance to Win $20!)
When you find something unusable, broken, or dirty, what do you do? Do you toss it? Give it to a thrift store? Recycle it? Would earning money for your troubles (and your trash)
9 Ways to Protect Your Personal Time From Work and Be Happier
One secret of productivity is knowing when to call it a day. Enjoy more time to yourself and with family and friends by actively guarding your time with these tips.
6 Money Lessons We Can Learn From "Gilmore Girls"
Rory and Lorelai have taught us so much about love, family, and...money? Yep, money, too.
Do You Agree With the New Standards of Restaurant Tipping?
The standard restaurant tip has steadily climbed from 10% to 15% to 20%, with some swanky places suggesting 25%. Has tipping gone too far?
5 Great Retail Jobs for Working Parents
Looking to make some extra holiday cash? These retail jobs offer decent perks for folks with families.
Homebrewed Beer: Make Your Own and Save Money?
Can you save money by making your own beer? Is it worth the effort?
Is There Such a Thing as a "Safe" Investment?
We all want to protect our nest eggs, but the question remains: Is any investment truly "safe?"
15 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill
Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.
$20 in New York City: The 15 Best Ways to Spend It
New York is famously pricey, but it's also famously frugal, if you know where to look. Try some of these fun ways to take a $20 bite out of the Big Apple.
Is Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Worth It?
If you car spends more time in the driveway than on the road, a pay-as-you-go car insurance plan may save you money.
Save 50% or More on Local Stuff with Groupon and Others
An exploding field of new Web sites is delivering an elusive and desirable type of deal: Steep discounts on very local goods and services.
Best Money Tips: 98 Cheap Summer Date Ideas
Today we found some amazing articles on cheap summer date ideas, remaining frugal while traveling, and free (or nearly free) summer projects for kids.
Turbo-Charge Your Nutrition With Superfoods
You can rev up your diet by understanding and using the power of superfoods. Explore which foods fall within the superfood category and why.
The Ethics of Free: Is it Wrong to Get Free Stuff?
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers
How well do you know your Facebook friends? Beware: if you can’t easily pick them out of a crowd, then you might be barred access to your account the next time you travel.
Beware These 5 Important Tax Changes for 2017
The tax code is ever-changing. Here's what you can expect when you file in 2017.
Best Money Tips: Be More Effective Using Best-By Dates
Today, we give you a workplace use for "best-by" dates, tips to do more with less work, advice on public speaking, and ideas for a green Halloween!
7 Weird Ways to Keep You and Your Stuff Safe
If fences, locks, and motion-sensing lights are protecting your stuff, it's time to apply some creativity to personal security.
These 6 Instragrammers Are Getting Rich by Traveling the World
These Instagrammers are traveling the world, taking gorgeous pics, and raking it in — maybe you can join them!
Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.