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Budget Busters

Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position

Don't rely on credit for your emergency fund

There's a large group of financial advisors who suggest using credit in place of an emergency fund. That way, you can invest your entire portfolio for maximum return (such as

The 5 Cities the Most Billionaires Call Home

There's nothing frugal about these lavish locations. The world's wealthiest love to call these five mega-rich cities home.

4 Ways Being a Safe Driver Will Save You Big Money

As if you needed another reason to be a safe driver, it'll save you big bucks, too.

4 Phone Calls That Will Save You Big Every Month

Shave dollars off your most expensive bills with one simple move — pick up the phone!

3 Ways Your Commute Is Killing You — And What to Do About It

Commuting, whether by car or public transit takes, its toll — in your health. Learn what steps to take to limit the effects of the daily drive.

How to Refinance Your Mortgage

Refinancing can save you hundreds of dollars a month and help you pay off your mortgage faster. Here's a quick overview of the process.

Best Money Tips: How to Recover From Big Financial Mistakes

Today we found ways to recover from major financial mistakes, how to afford an amazing trip this year, and home and auto maintenance tasks that people often forget.

The Best Places to Get Coupons Online

Your guide to the best places to find coupons online.

Ask The Readers: Do You Pay For Cable TV?

Tell us if you pay for cable TV and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: Do You Know Your Credit Score?

Tell us whether or not you know your credit score and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

20 Recipe Substitutions That Save Money and Prevent Food Waste

Can you really taste the difference between pine nuts and sunflower seeds in that pesto? Your wallet can! Discover 19 more great, money-saving subs.

6 Ways to Avoid Buyer's Remorse

Tired of feeling burned by even the smallest purchases? Here's how to prevent feeling like a rube.

The Bailbondsman Approach Part Deux: Fiscal Stimulus No Gonna Workie

Paul Michael essentially wrote this post in January but it needs to be said again. A culture that remedies a systemic problem that stems from borrowing, with, well...more borrowing

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money When Dining Out?

Tell us how you save money when dining out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

What's an employee to do? Part 2

The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now.  That gives us a bit of perspective

Find work worth doing

I worked at a non-profit--a local nature center--over the summer of 1979.  After we wrapped up our main task, those of us who wanted to were allowed stay on for the few weeks befor

Ask the Readers: How Do You Earn Extra Income?

Tell us how you make extra income and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Score Free Comics For One Day Only!

You don’t have to be a die-hard comic geek to enjoy Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3rd. Check out the list of participating re

4 Ways Being a Nomad Saves You Money

Life on the road has many upsides, but you might be surprised to learn that not having an address can save you money.