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For more than thirty years, nonfat dry milk was a frugal staple. For things like baking and making yogurt, it was as good as fresh milk. Not many people wanted to drink the stuff
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You may (or may not) be delinquent with a debt payment, but debt collectors don’t have carte blanche with regards to how they can hustle the money from you. Some can be rude, make
Hang Frames Perfectly Every Time With These 5 Picture Hanging Hacks
Decorate your place with pictures, artwork, and anything else in a frame quickly and accurately with these simple tricks.
Seven Tips for the Newly Unemployed
The unemployment rate in California surged to 6.9%, and that is equivalent to the rate in early 2003. Most news reports say that unemployment will probably go up a bit more in the
21 Things That Young Adults Absolutely Need to Know About Money
While most colleges and universities offer personal finance courses, only a fraction of students sign up for them. It's time for a cram session.
Nonfat dry milk--no longer a frugal alternative
For more than thirty years, nonfat dry milk was a frugal staple. For things like baking and making yogurt, it was as good as fresh milk. Not many people wanted to drink the stuff
A Guaranteed Way To Avoid Impulse Credit Card Purchases
This tip is so easy and simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it already. All you need is a plastic bag and some water, and your impulse credit card purchases will be a thin
25 Cheap and Easy Fixes That Make Your House Look Amazing
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The Cost of Full-Time Travel
“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full
12 Cheap Ways to Make Your Office Look Awesome
Maybe your afternoon productivity slump has nothing to do with with lunch. Perk up your working surroundings and see if you don't perk up, too.
9 Big Companies That Offer Benefits for Part-Time Workers
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The 5 Best Laundry Stain Removers
You can wipe out even the most stubborn stains with the right laundry stain remover. Give any of these five a try next time there's a spill.
Restore your notebook battery quickly and cheaply.
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Credit Card Churning and Why It's Not Worth It
Is credit card churning worth it?
Enter to Win Over $1,000 in Hedgeable’s Holiday Giveaway!
Don't miss your chance to win over $1,000 in Hedgeable’s Holiday Giveaway!
How to Not Be a Wage Slave
Many of us make decisions that tie us to our jobs. But, one author argues, if we make the right choices, that's not the way it has to be.
Make 5 cheap ‘greeting cards’ that blow Hallmark away.
Before I share with you my 5 great ways to make outstanding greeting cards, I'd like to rant about the four issues I have with store-bought greeting cards, like those produced by H
Thursday Night Soup: Delicious Soup From Leftovers
If you want to stretch your pantry and your budget while reducing food waste in your kitchen, discover the delicious experiment that is Thursday Night Soup.
Homebrewed Beer: Make Your Own and Save Money?
Can you save money by making your own beer? Is it worth the effort?
Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
Dealing with Nasty Debt Collectors
You may (or may not) be delinquent with a debt payment, but debt collectors don’t have carte blanche with regards to how they can hustle the money from you. Some can be rude, make
6 Slick Tools to Save Money on Car Repairs
These 6 tools are reliable and affordable, designed to help get car maintenance and repair costs under control and well under budget.