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Tax Brackets Explained

Why are you taxed what you're taxed? And how do some super-wealthy pay so little? Find out what your tax bracket means and why it matters.

What You Don't Know About Sushi

Think you know a thing or two about sushi, eh? I thought the same thing until Trevor Corson, author of The Zen of Fish made a guest appearance on my local radio station to dispe

The 5 Best Debt Tracking Systems

Using any of these debt tracking systems, you'll have a much easier time paying off your debt once and for all.

Get the Most Out of Safeway's Just for U Deals

Safeway offers personalized grocery discounts with its Just for U program. If you're in the know, you can squeeze even more savings out of it.

Frugality: a tactic, but also a goal

I was going to write a piece on how frugality was a tactic, not a goal. The point I wanted to make was that the goal is living the life you want to live, and that frugality is a ta

The 5 Best Cleansing Balms

Maintaining that enviable facial glow isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these cleansing balms and you'll turn heads everywhere you go.

How Much Should You Actually Be Spending on a Date?

It's almost Friday! Treat your partner to a great night out this weekend — without busting your budget.

A second emergency fund you never spend?

I ran across this idea in a book by some financial guru years ago. The book was packed with an odd mix of obvious and kooky ideas, of which this was one of the latter. For some r

The 5 Best Kitchen Mixing Spoons

If your current kitchen tools just aren't cutting it, quality kitchen mixing spoons are what you need. Try one of these while cooking your next meal.

The 11 Best Websites for Renting Your Extra Space

Turn to the Internet for fast, simple, and safe ways to get your rental property in front of the right audience.

The 5 Best Exercise Mats

If you're looking to skip the gym and get fit at home, you need the right exercise mat. Try any of these five as part of your daily workout routine.

Tips for Perimeter Perusing at Target

In addition to the fantastic finds on the end caps of most aisles of your local Target store, there are fabulous hidden deals to be had for those of us who rea

Online Ordering: Won't Somebody Take My Money?

Online shopping isn't all it's cracked up to be, as I discovered the hard way.

12 Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work

Apart from the satisfaction of a job well done, becoming better at your job can lead to a raise or a promotion (or both!). Here's how to make it happen.

Outsourcing Your Life, and Creating New Businesses

How much is your time worth? What if you could find a way to have more quality time, less work, and possibly a higher income? Or - what if you need a new business idea, but don'

13 Ways to Save Money That Go Too Far

It's smart to cut costs wherever you can, so long as it's prudent. These cost cutters are neither smart nor prudent.

6 Smart Ways to Make It Rain Today

If your emergency fund has seen better days, get creative about bringing it back to health. You can do this!

7 Cheap Home Decorating Projects That Look Amazing

Decorating your new home (or redecorating your old one) doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are seven ways to design with dollars and sense in mind.

Supermarket Shopping for Savers: 6 Ways to Avoid Their Tricky Traps

Going to the supermarket and sticking to a list is an exercise in discipline and requires fortitude and resilience of epic proportions. Employing tips like “don’t shop when you’re

16 Amazon Deal Hacks You May Not Already Know

You probably already purchase from online retail behemoth Amazon.com for savings and convenience. Find more of both with these Amazon shopping hacks.