Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps
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Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
Whether you're looking for an old timey top-loader or a modern front loader, picking the right washer out of hundreds of choices isn't easy. We've narrowed it down to five.
Think you can live on one-tenth of your current income? If you're ready to downsize, this book can help you retire long before you ever thought possible.
You don't need to buy expensive toys or costly movie tickets to keep your young one occupied. Just try one of these frugal, fun ways to entertain your kid.
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Getting by without a job, part 1--losing a job
Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps
Carpooling: Pros, Cons, and How to Stay Safe
From saving money to avoiding sketchy companions, learn the ins and outs of carpooling from a seasoned pro.
50 Fun Things to Do When You're Stuck Inside During Winter
Snowed in or rained out — again? Stave off cabin fever with this collection of creative, fun, and frugal indoor activities.
Contingency Plans
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6 Secrets Restaurants Don't Want You to Know
Do you eat out often? Then you need to check this out and make sure you know these basics before you ever talk to a waiter or waitress again.
You Own Your Finances: How Much People Spend to Watch Movies
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10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Rice
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
Cool & funky things I found FREE on Craigslist
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How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Try Something New
Trying something new can feel exhilarating — and completely terrifying. Learn how to get over your fear to do something fresh and exciting.
The 5 Best Washing Machines
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Book Review: Early Retirement Extreme
Think you can live on one-tenth of your current income? If you're ready to downsize, this book can help you retire long before you ever thought possible.
Massive List of Things to Do While Watching TV
These 70+ tasks that will keep you productive, fit, and moving forward while you're watching your favorite shows.
25 Ways to Entertain Your Child for Free or Cheap
You don't need to buy expensive toys or costly movie tickets to keep your young one occupied. Just try one of these frugal, fun ways to entertain your kid.
10 Relationship Rules You Should Be Breaking
Rules are made for breaking — even in relationships. Ditch these old-fashioned mandates that may just be holding you back.
How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!)
For the last five years, one writer has traveled full-time on the cheap. Discover how she did it, and how you can too.
Should You Make Your Young Kids Pay "Rent?"
A viral Facebook post has parents everywhere wondering: Should you charge your young kids rent?
7 Easy Ways to Calculate Your New Car Budget
A shiny new set of wheels can really loosen your purse strings. Don't hit the dealership without knowing what you can truly afford.
7 Modern Ways to Balance Your Checkbook
It's no longer necessary to pore over that ledger and paper bank statement. You can "balance your checkbook" the modern way.
Best Store Credit Cards
Retail branded credit cards may be a wise choice for loyal customers. But what about department store credit cards?
20 Awesome Uses for Milk Crates
Milk crates are storage stalwarts because they're cheap and sturdy, but they can do so much more than just store books and LPs.