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Budgeting for the rest of us, or How to follow a budget without breaking down in tears
Budgeting can be difficult. For some people (like me!), it brings up things that they may not want to see. For others, it's a necessary but frustrating tool to curtail spending, or a painful reminder of how much they overspent, yet again. [more]
In With the Old: 4 Vintage Frugal Resources
From the USDA's out-of-print Home and Garden Bulletins to classic kids' books, Some of the best resources for frugality are decidedly low-tech.
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.
101 fantastic freebies for your PC
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When Good Food Goes Bad Part VI: Apples
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Best Money Tips: BBQ on a Budget
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How to Get More Value From Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
Delta is the only major airline that doesn't publish an award chart, but it's still possible to get decent value from your SkyMiles.
How to travel to and from Canada
Getting to and from Canada is getting to be a real pain in the ass. [more]
Help From a Former Pack Rat: Getting Rid of Stuff
Sometimes, the line between "frugal" and "pack rat" can seem oh so fine. Here's what helped me overcome my pack rat tendencies.
7 Social Situations All Introverts Fear
Crowded places, watchful eyes, chatty strangers — these are the introvert's worst social nightmares. Here's how to soldier through.
5 Money Moves to Make Even If You Don't Plan to Buy a House
Getting a mortgage isn't the only reason to keep your finances in tiptop shape. You should make these money moves even if you plan to rent forever.
How to Turn Your Wedding Expenses Into a Free Honeymoon
Your wedding expenses don't have to be a waste. Use these strategies to turn your wedding bills into a free trip.
Clues to detecting the astute investor
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DIY Baby Care for Your Cheap Bum
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Best Money Tips: 10 Things Smart People Don't Do
Today we found some great articles on the things smart people don’t do, jobs with the biggest pay raises, and new ways to use your farmers market favorites.
10 Ways to Enjoy Fall Camping
Don't pack the tent away yet. You can still enjoy a camping trip in the cooler autumn weather with some careful planning and the right gear.
The 13 Craziest Cruises Ever to Sail the High Seas
Shuffleboard and bingo are so yesterday. You can see — and do — so much more when you set sail these days.
Best Money Tips: How to Maintain Friendships As An Adult
Today we found articles on ways to maintain adult friendships, timesaving kitchen tips to simplify your life, and the best ways to sell your old stuff and make money.
The 5 Most Lucrative Restaurant Franchises
With "fast-casual" replacing fast food, franchises are on the rise. Take a look at the most lucrative eateries in the business.
7 Ways to Manage Your Travel Anxiety
Is anxiety holding you back from traveling the globe? Don't let it. You can crush those fears and have fun seeing the world.