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Best Money Tips: How to Retire on the Cheap

Today we found some awesome articles on how to retire on the cheap, ideas to increase your income, and dangers of leasing a car.

8 Traits of People Who Live Debt-Free

Debt-free folks have a lot in common. If you adopt some of their habits, you can live debt-free, too.

The 6 Biggest Financial Decisions in Your 20s

Your 20s are exciting — but also the time to get your finances straight for the decades to follow. Make these smart money moves before it's too late.

Yes, You Need "Fun Money" in Your Budget

Being frugal doesn't mean kissing fun goodbye. In fact, you should be budgeting for it!

5 Ways to Profit From Legal Marijuana

Capitalize on the changing times, and make some green on the greenest growth industry there is — legal marijuana.

Make Your Escape With These 14 Affordable Weekend Getaways

Travel is a great way to unwind and gain some fresh perspective. Get both, without spending a lot of money (nor precious vacation days), with a quick weekend away from home.

Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Save Money This Summer

Today we found some great articles on ways to save money this summer, slashing your expenses, and saving on haircuts.

7 Things Successful Millennials Do

Today's twenty-somethings face their own set of financial and career challenges, but the path to success has been the same for generations.

Cutting the Cable Cord Has More Than Financial Benefits

Saving money by cutting cable is great, but there are other excellent benefits that have nothing to do with the cash.

How to Have a Good Roommate Relationship

Cohabitating can save you a lot of money...but it's not worth it if your roommate is awful. Follow these tips for a good roomie relationship.

All Dried Up: How to Dry Fruits and Vegetables

Extending the life of extra produce and making healthier snacks is simple — dry your fruits and veggies! Learn how with this guide.

Separate Bank Accounts: 'Till Death (or Banking) Do We Part?

Many couples today boast separate bank accounts and successful relationships. But is it possible? Or are separate bank accounts a recipe for disaster?

7 Ways to Make Amazon Pay YOU!

Online retail giant Amazon may be known as a shopper's mecca, but you can also earn significant cash from the site, too. Here's how.

This Year’s Hot Toy is Next Year’s Trash

Our commitment to saving money has always prevented my family from buying the current year’s “Hot” toys. Every year that I hold tight to the de

9 Money Questions You Should Be Able to Answer by Age 30

You're turning the big 3-0. Do you have the answers to these all-important money questions?

Up Before the Roosters: Becoming an Early Riser

Waking up earlier can help you de-stress, get more done, and generally live a happier life. If you're addicted to your snooze button, here's what to do.

Boost your computer's RAM in seconds. Very easy.

This may sound like a tech-heavy article but trust me, it's not. My own technophobic dad could do this one (and he'd better after I tell him). All you need is the goold old

25 Last Minute Gifts That Keep on Giving

In a bind for a last-minute gift that isn't, well, lackluster? Here are 25 perfect presents that keep the cheer coming.

Budget Busters

Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position

10 Inexpensive Spring Spruce-Up Ideas for Your Home

Are you ready for some spring redecorating...but your wallet isn't? Don't worry! You can spruce up your space with these 10 budget-friendly DIY ideas.