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Save Hundreds on Back to School Shopping with These Credit Card Tricks

If you're dreading the expense of back to school shopping, these credit cards tips can help you big!

How to Get Rid of Your Credit Card's Annual Fee

Paying an annual fee on your credit card is a pain. Luckily, there might be a way to avoid paying this fee altogether.

How to Negotiate on Everything for Your Wedding

The wedding of your dreams will probably cost a pretty penny. Luckily, you can negotiate the price on everything.

8 Fun and Frugal Things to Do with Origami

Origami is a Japanese word that means "fold paper", and it is a very popular pastime around the world. I enjoy origami because it is a very cheap hobby that requires only

The 7 Best Ways to Earn Travel Points and Miles Without a Credit Card

Good news! There are several ways to rack up travel points and miles without the use of a credit card.

“Free” category on Craigslist to be renamed “Haul away my old, bulky, broken crap for free.”

I used to love the “free” button on Craigslist. There were some killer giveaways on there, including things like antique movie projectors, great toys for the kids, ornaments, lamps

20 Cheap, Delicious, and Healthy Black Bean Recipes

The humble black bean is so much more than than a low-cost staple. Try some of these delicious (and ingenious) ways to prepare the healthy Latin legume.

The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?

My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin

Ask the Readers: Do You Use a Workout Plan?

Tell us whether you have a workout plan and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

7 Amazon Prime Perks You've Forgotten to Use

Amazon Prime isn't just free two-day shipping. Are you taking advantage of the unlimited photo storage, free video streaming, grocery delivery, and more?

The Five-Day Freeze: Batch Cooking for the Rest of Us

Here are my tips on batch cooking for those who work a full-time job, have tiny ones underfoot, or just generally hate cooking for days at a time.

Check Out These 5 Legit Mystery Shopping Gigs

Get paid to shop? Yes, it can be done, and without getting scammed.

Why You Need to Say Less (and How to Do It)

Brevity is the soul of wit — and the soul of clear, easily understood communication. Learn how to say less and communicate more.

10 Uses for Velcro That'll Make Your Life Easier

Velcro is a hook and loop fastening wonder, with scores of uses from the kitchen to the car. Explore 10 ways you can put it to good use.

Could You Put Away a Million Dollars by Driving a Used Car?

Everyone loves that new car smell. But wouldn't you love saving that money and turning it into a million bucks even more?

20 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Adults

Halloween dress up is not just for kids. Preserve your dignity — and your budget — with these classic and frugal costume ideas.

5 Countries Where You Can Retire for $1,000 a Month

Low cost-of-living is the name of the game in these beautiful countries where you can retire for less than $1,000 per month.

Colorstrology and 3 Modern Décor Trends That Will Fit Any Budget

You don't need to go broke redesigning your home. These modern decor trends can transform your space for a lot less than you think.

10 Things You Need to Know Before Taking Out a Personal Loan

There are plenty of reasons to consider taking a personal loan. But before you do, you need to consider some important factors.

You Can Start Investing With a Lot Less Money Than You Think

You feel like you don't have enough money to take the plunge in investing. That's not true! You can get started with less than you think.