This week is officially America Saves Week 2008. This is a campaign started in 2007 by many government agencies and private entities to encourage Americans to save because the per
If your house is cluttered, it could be affecting your mind, too. The good news is that you can keep your home AND brain clean — even if you're naturally messy.
The United States Postal Office will be raising their postal rates once again on May 12th, 2008. Is it time to stock up on the Forever stamp? Is this stamp that retains its value
The FDA recently issued a warning against infant formula produced in China. With our current regulations, it seems that there would be no chance of the average consumer even havin
The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
The federal government has established a student loan program to enable more students to obtain a college education. They come in two forms: subsidized and unsubsidized.
Typically, one of the major necessities in business start-ups is a hefty financial commitment. However, there are ways to start a business for much less.
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Join America Saves Week February 24 to March 2nd
This week is officially America Saves Week 2008. This is a campaign started in 2007 by many government agencies and private entities to encourage Americans to save because the per
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If your house is cluttered, it could be affecting your mind, too. The good news is that you can keep your home AND brain clean — even if you're naturally messy.
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New Postal Rates Are Coming, Should You Stockpile the Forever Stamp?
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Only the rarest of special snowflake students get scholarships, right? Wrong. Anyone can find money to help with school if they know where to look.
Your Kitchen: Splurge on This, Save on That
No need to splurge on every kitchen tool worthy of a pro chef. Even seasoned cooks can save by knowing where to economize.
Ask the Readers: Have You Had Any Surprise Expenses This Year?
Tell us if you've had any surprise expenses this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Ask the Readers: What Skills Help You to Be More Frugal?
Tell us about the skills that help you be more frugal and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Poisonous Infant Formula May Be Closer Than You Think
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Roll, Don't Fold (and 10 Other Tricks for Packing Fast)
Travel's fun, but packing for travel isn't. Make a dull chore interesting (and done) by tackling it quickly and efficiently.
10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries
The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
5 International Destinations You Can Visit for $50 a Day
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Federal Stafford Loans
The federal government has established a student loan program to enable more students to obtain a college education. They come in two forms: subsidized and unsubsidized.
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Matt Miller's new Tyranny of Dead Ideas proves to be an insightful, fun read.
Start a Business for Next to Nothing
Typically, one of the major necessities in business start-ups is a hefty financial commitment. However, there are ways to start a business for much less.
DIY Home Defense: 10 Ways to Protect Your Home From Burglars
Almost 75% of burglaries in the U.S. occur at residential properties. Make these simple DIY home improvements to protect your home and your stuff.
5 Gifts You Can Get Through Bartering
From massages to car services, these five gifts are easy to barter for.