Anybody--but especially frugal people--can be excused for thinking that the whole credit crisis thing is being overblown. After all, we get along without debt. In fact, we str
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Check the tires on your car. How do they look? Plenty of tread, no bald spots, no wear and tear? If that’s the case, you’ve probably got a great set of tires with years of life lef
My blood boils when I have a full mailbox, but not one item is personal in nature. Here is how to remove yourself from most mailing lists, eliminating unnecessary junk mail.
The first time my mother took me to a lingerie store, I felt like I was on the inside of an exploding confetti factory. There were so many colors and sizes and shapes and textures,
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Trader Joe's and Costco: Two great places to buy groceries. But when you want certain items, how do you decide where to go? We've broken it down for you.
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What's the big deal about banks refusing to lend?
Anybody--but especially frugal people--can be excused for thinking that the whole credit crisis thing is being overblown. After all, we get along without debt. In fact, we str
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You don't need to buy separate products to clean your windows, tabletops, and counters. Save money and space with one of these top all-purpose cleaners.
Ask the Readers: Do You Own Apple Products?
Tell us whether you own Apple products and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are your new tires really 6-year old ticking time-bombs?
Check the tires on your car. How do they look? Plenty of tread, no bald spots, no wear and tear? If that’s the case, you’ve probably got a great set of tires with years of life lef
How to Remove Yourself from Mailing Lists and Eliminate Junk Mail
My blood boils when I have a full mailbox, but not one item is personal in nature. Here is how to remove yourself from most mailing lists, eliminating unnecessary junk mail.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do For Self-Care?
Tell us what you do for self-care and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Baby Carrots: The Frugal Idea That Isn't
Think baby carrots are a convenient, cheap snack food? Well, you're right. But baby carrots are, by and large, more expensive than regular carrots.
4 Easy Steps to Buying Lingerie for Your Wife, Girlfriend, or Significant Other
The first time my mother took me to a lingerie store, I felt like I was on the inside of an exploding confetti factory. There were so many colors and sizes and shapes and textures,
How to Get Paid to Take Online Surveys
Get tips for finding legitimate online paid surveys plus a ranking of the best survey sites that really pay.
Make Your Own Moon Sand, Dirt Cheap
While moon sand is certainly not a bank-breaker, it is costly for what is basically wet sand. So, I did a little digging and discovered a way to make your very own moon sand.
Adjusting Financial Attitudes: Lessons for Parents and their Children
101 Ways to Save Money Around the House
Saving extra dollars around the house is like finding money in the couch — and lots more fun. How much will you find?
No Money for a Week? Here’s What to Do.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 1
When we buy bottled water, especially bottled water from overseas (like Fiji), we're deciding against using that we have immediate access to, something that pours freely into o
The 5 Best Trash Bags
In order to avoid a major mess, you need a trash back that's as durable as it is dependable, like one of these best five choices.
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
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The Bank Christmas Tree
What are we teaching our children about wants and needs this Christmas? At my local bank branch the 'give to the needy' Christmas tree has reached new levels of tackiness.
Tasty, Healthy Breakfast Cookies With Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans
Begin the day right with these healthy, bake ahead breakfast cookies that pack just enough caffeine to get you out the door.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do With Leftover Halloween Candy?
Tell us what you do with leftover Halloween candy and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Trader Joes vs. Costco: What's a Better Place to Shop?
Trader Joe's and Costco: Two great places to buy groceries. But when you want certain items, how do you decide where to go? We've broken it down for you.