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Easy Ways to Rein in Your Spending Without Sacrificing Fun

Think that frugality means sacrifice? Not necessarily. These four suggestions help you cut costs, not enjoyment.

9 Skills That Will Be Obsolete Soon

Today's youth will never know the struggles of flirting, parallel parking, or writing in cursive. What skills will you forget soon?

Relax... It's Only $2

Feeling stressed out, my first instinct is to schedule a one hour massage and order take out from the Chinese place. After doing t

Best Money Tips: How Much to Tip

Today we found some great articles on how much to tip, why you need life insurance, and things you pay too much money for.

Save your Lunchmeat: Insurance for your Fridge

We often protect our computers, TV’s, and sound systems with special power strips to protect against power surges. Most families I know go the extra mile to stain-protect their li

Lessons in Frugality From "The Walking Dead"

From budgeting to moderation, AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead" can teach us about frugality (while it also teaches us to never enter a cellar alone).

Finding New Recipes, Without Paying for New Cookbooks

I have a hard time resisting the urge of buying every cookbook that comes along — I thoroughly enjoy trying out new recipes, especially cookies. I came to the conclusion, though, i

4 Ways Coworking Spaces Are Worth It

For telecommuters, the daily grind can be a daily struggle against loneliness. Try a coworking space for a burst of community — and productivity.

How Your Credit Card Statement Is Keeping You in Debt

Your credit card company uses all sorts of sneaky statement tricks to keep you in debt. Learn what to look out for.

Ask The Readers: Do You Comparison Shop?

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Ask the Readers: Are You Planning a Summer Vacation?

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Best Money Tips: Things You Should Always Spend More On

Today we found articles on things you should always spend more on, golden rules to save on every purchase, and what you should know about shopping at Aldi.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition?

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Your Phone Bill?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Schedule "Me" Time?

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Would You Shop Locally at 10+ Percent Tax?

Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate. The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t

Ask the Readers: Do You Meal Plan?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Keep a Budget?

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Deciding when to follow instructions

Anytime someone announces that they're looking to hire, there'll be instructions on how to apply--even if nothing more than a sign that says, "Inquire within." Often, they'll want

Ask the Readers: Do You Play the Lottery?

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