A gift card is like cash — your bank won't replace what you lose. Save yourself some hassle (and your coffee order!) with some simple gift card security.
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To cut back on costs, I stopped reading comic books after high school. Then I realized I could get my comic fix for free, with no superpowers required.
From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.
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6 Ways to Protect Yourself From a Lost Gift Card
A gift card is like cash — your bank won't replace what you lose. Save yourself some hassle (and your coffee order!) with some simple gift card security.
How to Talk About a Previous Job in an Interview
Your interviewer asks the killer question: "How did you like your previous job?" Here's how to respond without blowing it.
The end of the Energizer bunny: SIX products that don't need batteries.
Since I became a father, my household's battery consumption has quadrupled. [more]
Why You Should Do Things You're Bad At
Competence is comfortable — but maybe it shouldn't be. Doing things you're bad at has some serious mental, physical, and emotional benefits.
10 Fun Money Reads to Take to the Beach
Off to the beach and need something to read? Don't leave home without one of these 10 wise and witty reads about money.
15 Ways to Solve Your Problem
When you're facing a difficult situation, these 15 techniques — from going outside to remembering the Alamo — can help you find your solution.
Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
Five or six years ago it was easy to find a savings account that paid 4% or 5%. Today, 1% or less is the norm. What happened?
10 Budget Design Ideas for a Kids' Playroom
If your kids have made the kitchen or family room into their playroom, reclaim your space with these budget-friendly playroom ideas.
6 Ways NOT to Spend Your Credit Card Rewards
Earning credit card rewards is a key benefit of buying with plastic. Just make sure you choose rewards that have all the value you earned!
No Hassle: Capital One Cash Rewards Card
A miserly 1% cash back isn’t great, but several other attractive features make this card a good choice, especially for world travelers.
6 Smart Ways to Help Your Appliances Retain Their Value
Keeping household appliances spick, span, and humming like brand-new and they'll keep their worth for years to come.
United World College: Study Abroad For Way Less Than You Think
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Which Workout Clothes Are Worth Splurging On (And Which Aren't)
It's OK to go cheap on some fitness stuff, but other gear is worth more. Find out where you should put your money for maximum health and safety.
The 5 Best Reusable Straws
Finding drinking straws worth keeping isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these reusable straws and your drinks will always be ready to sip.
These Apps Turn Saving Money Into a Game — Are They Worth It?
These apps promise to gamify your savings and investing, but is gamification really the key to better finances?
6 Ways to Read Comic Books for Free (or Almost Free)
To cut back on costs, I stopped reading comic books after high school. Then I realized I could get my comic fix for free, with no superpowers required.
4 Ways Breast-Feeding Saves Money
From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.
How to Eat Street Food Safely While Traveling
It looks and smells delicious — but how safe is it? Learn how to enjoy food on the road without taking big risks with your digestive track.
Live Where It's Cheap
More effective than giving up luxuries, using coupons, or buying in bulk, the most powerful enabler of frugal living is to live where it's cheap.
9 DIY Landscaping and Gardening Skills That Will Save You Money
It's not too late to get your summer garden to bloom — and it doesn't take a lot of money, either. Get outside and get dirty!