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FREE fluorescent lightbulbs - a very bright idea
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Best Money Tips: Organize Your Life and Save Money
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Microsoft Office for $3? Third World Perks
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The hidden beauty secrets of the stars.
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10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap
The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.
The Best Store Credit Card: Target REDcard
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5 Budget Destinations Where You Can Learn to Scuba Dive
Scuba diving can be an expensive hobby, but in these five destinations, you can explore the depths of the sea without busting your budget.
7 Reasons Why Self-Storage Is a Really Bad Idea
Self-storage makes it easy to save stuff when you're moving or simply out of space. But just because you can use it doesn't mean you should. Learn why.
Is this the weirdest freebie ever?
Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of WalMart. Aside from their horrific treatment of workers and the impact they have on the economy, their stores just suck all the energy out o
Gold as an investment
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
How to Build an Emergency Fund By the End of Summer
While you're busy soaking up some rays this summer, find a few easy ways for your emergency fund to soak up some savings!
Best Money Tips: How to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget
Today we found some great articles to help you eat healthy on a tight budget, save money on coffee, and make Halloween costumes that cost next to nothing.
The core rate is not an evil conspiracy
The Consumer Price Index was released today, showing prices were up 0.3% last month and up 2.8% from a year ago. The same report also includes the so-called core rate, which exclu
Charitable Giving: Give in Order to Receive
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5 Cheap, Fun Fall Getaways
Want to get away for a weekend this fall? From wine to trains (and even some lakes), these autumnal excursions are fun and mostly frugal.