From pricey insurance plans to products you never planned to buy, the pressure of an upsell can lead to unnecessary purchases. Learn how to avoid the temptation.
Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.
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Eat 256 Big Macs to Win a $5 Gift Card
How many Big Macs would you have to eat to win a particular prize in McDonald's Monopoly? You're about to find out.
11 Food Additives You're Probably Eating Every Day (and What They Do)
It's almost impossible to avoid these 11 food additives in a modern, processed-food diet. Learn what else is in your food besides food.
5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness
Don't listen to the old cliche; spending money on these five things can make you more content.
How to Make Money Tweeting
If you're popular on Twitter, you could get paid for your tweets...even if you're not a Kardashian.
10 Cheap Ways to Make Your Apartment Awesome (Without Losing Your Deposit)
Upgrade a drab apartment with some clever, frugal design ideas that won't leave a mark, so you can leave with your deposit.
8 Timeless Tips for Resisting the Upsell
From pricey insurance plans to products you never planned to buy, the pressure of an upsell can lead to unnecessary purchases. Learn how to avoid the temptation.
How to Fall Asleep When You Can't
You've got to get to sleep … right now! That kind of pressure can make it much harder to actually nod off. Here's how to make it happen ASAP.
The 5 Best Ways to Spend the First 10 Minutes of Your Workday
If you don't do morning right, chances are the rest of the day is shot, too. Set aside 10 minutes early to set the stage for a productive day.
My 5 Favorite Funny Christmas Gifts
Let me help you get a jump on shopping for Christmas 2011: Here are some of my favorite frugal and funny gifts from this year.
Best Money Tips: How to Quit Your Day Job
Today, we share the steps to take when you want to quit your job, a recipe for homemade Bisquick mix, and a cheap way to deep-clean your eyeglasses.
Your Flight Was Canceled. Now What?
Canceled flights are a total travel bummer. Avoid an airport temper tantrum by following these steps.
10 Ways that Football Season Can Blitz Your Finances
We're well into football season — how's your budget holding up to the blitz of advertising, fantasy football, and afternoons at the sports bar?
5 Things Millennials Do Later Than Previous Generations Did
Today's twenty- and thirty-somethings are putting off a host of big life-defining moments. Find out what they're waiting for — and why.
6 Times You Should Drive Instead of Fly
Face it — flying these days is a hassle, especially if you're flying with family. Here's how to decide if you should just drive, instead.
Best Money Tips: Save Money At Work
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save money at work, how to build passive income streams, and ideas to trim your vacation costs.
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Topic: How to grow a frugal garden. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate.
Scientists Say These 8 Cheap Buys Can Boost Your Mood
You don't need to dig deep into your wallet for a quick pick-me-up — you just need to know where to shop for smart and frugal mood boosts.
7 Times You Should Choose Private School Over Public
Private school will crimp even the healthiest family budget. When does leaving public school for private make sense?
Repair the Car or Spend the Cash?
Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.
The 7 Worst Financial Excuses That Are Keeping You Poor
It's not easy to get serious about budgeting and saving. What is easy is coming up with excuses. Do any of these sound familiar?