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14 Dorm Essentials That Make Student Life Easier

Make on-campus living tolerable with these dorm must-haves. Best of all? You won't need another student loan to pay for them.

3 Things You Should Do Immediately After Losing Your Passport

If you lose your passport, take a deep breath, and do these things immediately.

20 Valentine's Day Gifts for $10 or Less

These inexpensive Valentine's Day gifts are so much more than frugal — they're super thoughtful and exquisitely romantic.

Best Money Tips: Stay Healthy While Traveling

Today we found some great articles on how to maintain healthy habits when traveling, how to ask for a raise, and steps to forming good financial habits.

Best Money Tips: 31 Ways Real People Make Extra Income

Today we found some great articles on the many ways that real people make extra income, the best freelance careers out there, and sites that let you rent out almost anything.

9 Ways to Spend Less on Your Significant Other (And Not Get Killed!)

Date nights and holidays shouldn't cost a fortune. You can spend less on your SO — and still show your love with thoughtful gifts that count plenty.

6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Waterfront Property

If a stunning waterfront view is part of your dream home, you have a few key questions to answer before buying.

How to Manage a Family Member's Finances Long Distance

When an elderly relative needs your help managing their money, the miles between you don't have to be a burden.

15 Tips for Hosting Holiday Houseguests

Keep houseguests happy and stay stress-free during the holidays by following these fun, frugal, and festive hosting suggestions.

6 Health Rules You Should Be Breaking

Cut yourself some slack. These time-honored health rules are out of date — and in some cases actually more harmful than healthful.

The 7 Most Calorie-Burning Breakfasts

It's the most important meal of the day for a reason! Jump-start your day (and your weight loss) with an easy, delicious calorie-burning meal.

The Tyranny of Stuff

"Stuff" can be helpful items, prized possessions, or needless objects that clutter not just our homes, but also our lives. Here's a vote for simplicity.

18 Ways to Make Old Things Seem New

Old stuff — we all have so much of it. Whether it's clothing, furniture, or something else, try one of these techniques to make it seem totally new.

5 Ways to Avoid Expensive Phone Charges When Traveling

Data roaming charges can ruin a travel budget, but you still need to be connected. Cut through the tangle of global data with some simple fixes.

7 Frugal Myths Debunked

What are the myths about frugality and what does it really mean to be a frugal guru? Debunk the most common myths about frugal living.

5 Easy Ways to Add $50 to Your Pocket

Hey, we'd all like some extra cash. Try these five simple tricks, each of which can make your wallet $50 fatter.

Best Money Tips: Negotiate for Lower Rent

Today we found some great articles on negotiating rent, last-minute tax tips, and credit card expiration dates.

Removing Car Scratches: The Revenge of the Frugal Body Shop

Scratches are annoying and prevalent forms of car damage. We all get them, they really look awful and I've been hunting for new and old techniques for removal. Here are a few.

4 Times It's Okay to Borrow From Your Life Insurance Policy

Borrowing from a life insurance policy is rarely a good idea, but the potentially lower borrowing costs can really help you out in a jam.

Best Money Tips: Ways Travelers Save on Trips

Today we found some fantastic articles on ways travelers save on trips, getting paid what you are worth, and ways to save money on your electric bill.