Prelude to a national sales tax? Maybe not, but new IRS rules mean credit card companies and online payment processors now must report the transactions they manage.
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Everyone who cares about frugality understands that it often involves becoming more self-reliant. The following is a list of kitchen staples that I quit buying, and how I’ve made i
If you are willing to put in some time and work, you may be able to save money on your next home purchase by buying a fixer-upper. Here's what to look for.
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The Gift Card Scam of 2011: Don’t Be a Victim
There's a chance that the gift card you just bought or received could be worthless. Learn about the new gift card scam, and how to protect yourself.
Decoding The New Tax Rules For Merchants
Prelude to a national sales tax? Maybe not, but new IRS rules mean credit card companies and online payment processors now must report the transactions they manage.
Best Money Tips: The Worst Things to Buy Online
Today we found some great articles on the worst things to buy online, foods you can grown in your kitchen, and important (but often overlooked) qualities for success.
Are You a Credit Invisible? Get Seen by Building Your Score
A credit history shows lenders what kind of borrower you are, and without one, you may as well be invisible. Start showing lenders who you are!
Eat Less Sugar With These 10 Simple Tricks
Cutting back on the sweet stuff isn't easy — but it's definitely worth it. Be sweeter to your health with some simple ways to go sugar-free.
Get Help With Your Underwater Bank of America Mortgage
Bank of America is forgiving up to $100,000 in mortgage principal for select borrowers. Find out if you qualify for this new program.
8 Cool Stores We Miss
Trying massage chairs at Sharper Image, thumbing through vinyl at Tower Records... Let's reminisce about our favorite old stores.
Open Wide: 5 Ways to Score Discount Dental Care
Are you one of the millions of Americans without dental insurance? These resources can help you score great dental care at a discount.
Summer Reading Made Easy
If you're a mom, dad, grandma, granddad, aunt, uncle, big sister, big brother, friend, or tutor, you will most likely find yourself spending time with a child this summer. [more]
Best Money Tips: Having a Baby on a Budget
Today we found some great articles on having a baby on a budget, items you should buy new, and steps to get back on the right financial track.
The World's 5 Most Posh Hostels
Gone are days when Hostel meant "dank crash-pad for young travelers." Behold the Poshtel.
5 Free Handy Coupon Apps — Don’t Leave Home Without One
With so many free coupon apps to choose from, which are worth downloading? Check out these five that can save — or even make — you money.
5 Ways Your Wardrobe Is Holding You Back at Work
In the office, you are what you wear. Are your workday duds doing all they can to boost your career?
Should You Buy VW Shares? 10 Battered Stocks Worth Considering
Some stocks have taken a real beating this year. Could this be the right time to jump in?
The sinking dollar, as viewed from overseas
To someone in the US, the decline in the value of the dollar has mainly made itself felt up to now in the form of increases in the prices of globalized commodities--everything from
5 Foods I Grew Tired of Buying, and How I Quit
Everyone who cares about frugality understands that it often involves becoming more self-reliant. The following is a list of kitchen staples that I quit buying, and how I’ve made i
Fabulous Party Ideas For The Frugal-Minded
Need ideas for having a fabulous party with minimal money, time, and catering abilities? Here are 15.
Avoid These 5 Common Holiday Budget Pitfalls
The season of giving can be extra hard on our wallets. Give yourself the gift of embracing a holiday spending budget!
Cheapskate on Board
Living on less can be funny, but it's not a joke. It's the only financial advice that will work for almost everyone, and it might
What to Look for in a Fixer-Upper
If you are willing to put in some time and work, you may be able to save money on your next home purchase by buying a fixer-upper. Here's what to look for.