Forget Cosmo. Put away your Oprah Magazine. Turn off the microdermabrasion informercial and toss the $75 ultra-rich moisturizer. There are the cheap ways to look and feel beauti
My friend recently had a baby girl and she told me about the costs for a normal pregnancy and delivery. To say the least I was a bit flabbergasted that over $25000 was charged for
Today we found helpful articles on supermarket traps to avoid, the hidden costs of renting and apartment, and how to win a bidding war on a house you love.
I'm not one for believing in fate or destiny, but the timing on this was spot on. After just finishing a terrfiic documentary called "America Unchained", about one Brit's quest to
Today we found articles on sneaky ways that retailers trick you into buying more, smart ways to invest $1,000, and easy fixes to reduce your monthly expenses.
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Host a Summer Party on a Budget?
Tell us how you host a summer part on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Throwing a Yard Sale When You Live in an Apartment
Today we found some fantastic articles on throwing a yard sale if you live in an apartment, networking for jobs, and children and allowance.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Halloween Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate Halloween frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
7 Beauty Secrets that Cost Almost Nothing
Forget Cosmo. Put away your Oprah Magazine. Turn off the microdermabrasion informercial and toss the $75 ultra-rich moisturizer. There are the cheap ways to look and feel beauti
10 Old-School Things That Make Summer SUMMER!
Remember the good ol' days of summer, when frolicking trumped responsibility? Do these 10 frugal, fun things, and you'll feel like a kid again.
Americans Spend Less Than Other Countries on These 9 Items
Americans may spend big on health care and education, but we save big bucks on these common purchases, on average. Do you?
Best Money Tips: 41 Quick Money Making Ideas That Work
Today we found helpful articles on quick money making ideas that actually work, emergency preparedness hacks, and the best things to buy from Amazon.
Ask the Readers: What Advice Would You Give a New Grad?
Tell us what advice you would give a new grad and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Dishwashers
Buying a higher-priced dishwasher doesn't actually mean you'll get cleaner dishes. Learn what the extra cash gets you — and what dishwashers to buy.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Frugal During the Holidays?
Tell us how you stay frugal during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Having a baby? Nine financial considerations for new parents
My friend recently had a baby girl and she told me about the costs for a normal pregnancy and delivery. To say the least I was a bit flabbergasted that over $25000 was charged for
Best Money Tips: 20 Traps at the Supermarket You Need to Avoid
Today we found helpful articles on supermarket traps to avoid, the hidden costs of renting and apartment, and how to win a bidding war on a house you love.
Best Money Tips: Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car
Today we found some fantastic articles on questions to ask when buying a used car, summer fun for frugalists, and resume tips and tricks.
The disappearance of real America - my guest post at Zen Habits
I'm not one for believing in fate or destiny, but the timing on this was spot on. After just finishing a terrfiic documentary called "America Unchained", about one Brit's quest to
Best Money Tips: How Retailers Trick You Into Buying More
Today we found articles on sneaky ways that retailers trick you into buying more, smart ways to invest $1,000, and easy fixes to reduce your monthly expenses.
Ask the Readers: Would You Rather Rent or Own Your Home?
Tell us if you would rather rent or own your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in August
Hard to believe summer is almost gone — almost as hard to believe as the deals you can find on lawn and garden supplies and LCD TVs.
Ask the Readers: What Are You Looking Forward to in 2018?
Tell us what you're looking forward to in 2018 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Art of Wearing Things Out, and Then Some
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
Ask the Readers: What Bad Money Habits Have You Quit?
Tell us what bad money habits you have successfully quit and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!