Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to.
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It seems the retail giants are serious in their quest to get hold of your economic stimulus check. One of the biggest, Sears, is offering to multiply your check if you spend it the
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Want to turn friends on to the frugal lifestyle without scaring them away? Ease them in with my favorite books that are not in-your-face anti-spending books, yet teach a lot of gre
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Plan for expensive fuel
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Your 401(k) is not an investment
Your 401(k) is not an investment. Neither is your IRA. Those are legal compartments for holding investments. [more]
Best Money Tips: Go to College for Free
Today we found some stellar articles on going to college for free, tips to save on Thanksgiving airfare, and measuring career success.
7 Best Discount Shopping Days of the Year
Black Friday is so played. From Green Monday to Super Saturday, these other big shopping days help you save throughout the season — and beyond.
Part-Time Jobs That Can Get You Serious Discounts
Save money while you make money with these part-time jobs that offer substantial employee discounts in addition to regular part-time paychecks.
Staying Fit and Beautiful in Mind, Body, and Wallet
Your fitness regimen can leave you looking less than your best. Feel beautiful inside and out with these frugal tips.
Filler Strategies for Amazon’s Free Super Saver Shipping
Here are my top three ways to find filler items on Amazon to get you to that magical $25 total.
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?
How to turn an $1800 stimulus check into $1980.
It seems the retail giants are serious in their quest to get hold of your economic stimulus check. One of the biggest, Sears, is offering to multiply your check if you spend it the
7 Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling
If your house for sale is floating in market limbo, it might be time to examine these potential reasons why it's not selling.
Best Money Tips: Money Tips Every Dad Should Teach His Kids
Today we found some stellar articles on money tips dads should teach kids, saving money by cutting food wste, and interview preparation.
Lose Weight and Eat Better With the 8 Best Diet Apps
Dieters with smartphones have a wide selection of apps to help count calories and track progress. Check out this trim list of the eight best.
6 Old School Tools to Help You Stay on Budget
If the latest apps and digital spreadsheets aren't your cup of tea, kick it old school with these low tech ways to keep finances on track.
Book review: The Adventures of Johnny Bunko
Do you need a career guide? And, if so, do you need one written as manga? It almost doesn't matter--Daniel H. Pink has written one, and it's got enough good lessons packed into a
10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Credit Card Offer
It feels like we toss out unsolicited credit card offers every day. But what about when you actually want to accept one?
Ask the Readers: What's the Most Extreme Thing You've Done to Save Money?
Tell us about the most extreme thing you've done to save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
4 Reasons You Should Splurge on Experiences, Not Things
Stop wasting your money on cluttery stuff that wears out too soon. Invest it instead on experiences you'll remember now — and forever.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do for Fun While You're Stuck at Home?
Tell us what you're doing for fun while you're stuck at home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
My Favorite Guides to Frugal Living Are Not Guides to Frugal Living
Want to turn friends on to the frugal lifestyle without scaring them away? Ease them in with my favorite books that are not in-your-face anti-spending books, yet teach a lot of gre