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Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men
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I had written off Europe as a possibility for the budget traveler long ago. I did it with great difficulty, because I know from experience there is nothing like the food, history,
The snow has melted. The kids are gone to grandma's. Sounds like the best (and most frugal) thing to do this April would be to stay home and clean, organize, and sell all that
You don't have to change your whole life to start saving more and spending less. Start with one of these doable challenges and goals, and frugal it up from there.
Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.
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Take back St. Valentine’s Day from Hallmark and Hershey’s.
Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men
52 Great Weekend Projects to Improve Your Life
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Before you apply for a personal loan to cover your holiday spending, consider these alternatives.
Certainties: Death, Taxes, And Change
What's certain about life: death, taxes, and changes in tax laws. So my best tax advice is "keep up with tax laws." Coasting along with financial vehicles and investm
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in March
Another March is upon us which means another month of great deals, as well as some terrible buys to skip. Read on for this month's best buys.
5 Things Yoga Can Teach You About Money
Money comes in; money goes out. You may not know it, but while you're practicing your downward dog, you may also be improving your finances.
Extra Income Opportunity: Online Tutoring
If you know your stuff, online tutoring can be a great, convenient way to earn some extra cash.
Invest Your Rewards With the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card
Get 2% cash back for your retirement or your child's education with the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card.
Europe Reborn As A Budget Destination?
I had written off Europe as a possibility for the budget traveler long ago. I did it with great difficulty, because I know from experience there is nothing like the food, history,
Zen Spring Cleaning (and making a little cash off it too)
The snow has melted. The kids are gone to grandma's. Sounds like the best (and most frugal) thing to do this April would be to stay home and clean, organize, and sell all that
Getting Around the Guidebook: Techniques for Researching your Trip Without Spending a Fortune
If you are planning a big trip with multiple countries on the itinerary, purchasing a
7 Things Your Financial Advisor Wishes You Knew
Then again, if you already knew these truths about investing, why would you need a financial advisor?
16 Ways to Kick-Start Frugality
You don't have to change your whole life to start saving more and spending less. Start with one of these doable challenges and goals, and frugal it up from there.
Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!
A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a coupl
Change Your Life With a 30 Day Challenge
Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have a Frugal Halloween?
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