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Book Review: The Post American World

Is there a link between having a modern society and having a western society? The vast economic and military power of the United States (and before that, the United Kingdom) has m

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Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in March

Today we found helpful articles on how to save money in March, good goals for a more organized life, and spring gardening tips to help you save on produce.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Halloween Frugally?

Tell us how you celebrate Halloween frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

7 Beauty Secrets that Cost Almost Nothing

Forget Cosmo. Put away your Oprah Magazine. Turn off the microdermabrasion informercial and toss the $75 ultra-rich moisturizer. There are the cheap ways to look and feel beauti

Americans Spend Less Than Other Countries on These 9 Items

Americans may spend big on health care and education, but we save big bucks on these common purchases, on average. Do you?

How to Be Fearless and Do What You Want

Overcoming fear sounds easy when the motivational experts advise it. Get from the scary here to the confident there with practice, planning, and a little playacting.

Best Money Tips: 41 Quick Money Making Ideas That Work

Today we found helpful articles on quick money making ideas that actually work, emergency preparedness hacks, and the best things to buy from Amazon.

Ask the Readers: What Advice Would You Give a New Grad?

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The 5 Best Dishwashers

Buying a higher-priced dishwasher doesn't actually mean you'll get cleaner dishes. Learn what the extra cash gets you — and what dishwashers to buy.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Frugal During the Holidays?

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25 Thoughtful and Frugal Personalized Gift Ideas

You don’t need to spend a fortune to show someone you care. Find something cool to give in this collection of affordable personalized gift ideas.

Best Money Tips: 20 Traps at the Supermarket You Need to Avoid

Today we found helpful articles on supermarket traps to avoid, the hidden costs of renting and apartment, and how to win a bidding war on a house you love.

Ask the Readers: What Money-Saving Activity Do You Enjoy the Most?

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Best Money Tips: Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

Today we found some fantastic articles on questions to ask when buying a used car, summer fun for frugalists, and resume tips and tricks.

9 Ways Being Too Responsible Can Cost You

It's always smart to do the sensible thing, right? Usually — until being sensible starts costing you real money.

Ask the Readers: Which Brand Name Products Are Worth It?

Tell us which brand name products are worth the extra cost and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The disappearance of real America - my guest post at Zen Habits

I'm not one for believing in fate or destiny, but the timing on this was spot on. After just finishing a terrfiic documentary called "America Unchained", about one Brit's quest to

Best Money Tips: How Retailers Trick You Into Buying More

Today we found articles on sneaky ways that retailers trick you into buying more, smart ways to invest $1,000, and easy fixes to reduce your monthly expenses.

What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in August

Hard to believe summer is almost gone — almost as hard to believe as the deals you can find on lawn and garden supplies and LCD TVs.