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Earn More Money by Demanding It

It can be very easy to be manipulated into accepting a lower salary than you are worth. Part of this is a lack of information - it's hard to know what a job should pay. The other p

Ask the Readers: What Are the Best Gifts for Men?

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The new face of poverty is fat

Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot

15 Delicious Ways to Use Canned Corn

What can you do with a can of corn? Fry it, cream it, bake it, toss it, roast it…

Canned vs. Dried Beans: Which Are Cheaper?

Should you buy dried beans or canned? Discover which kind costs 50% less.

Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Eat Out?

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Get Rid of Your Unwanted Stuff?

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Ask the Readers: What New Thing Do You Want to Try This Year?

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3 Online Affiliate Programs That Can Make You Extra Cash

Looking for ways to bring in some extra cash? These affiliate programs might be the answer.

The 25 Best Things to Buy on Craigslist

We all know that Craigslist is a real money-saver. But it's especially great for these 25 items, which are readily available on the site at rock-bottom prices.

People Who Became Millionaires Overnight (and What They Did With the Money)

Some lottery winners seem to wind up penniless — or worse — after their windfall. Read their stories — as well those of winners who did better.

Chase Ink Business Cash℠ Credit Card Review

The Chase Ink Cash Business credit card offers small business owners up to 5% cash back on business purchases with a 12 month 0% intro APR.

Forget Saving...25 Places to Look for Spare Change

Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could prob

10 Fun Toys and Games You Can Make at Home

Tired of spending $30 on a single toy? Here are 10 super-fun toys and games you can make at home with common items.

25 Great, Cheap, and Easy Crock Pot Recipes

A crock pot can be your key to a fast and delicious dinner. These 25 recipes are simple, cost little, and, most importantly, taste great.

Clear Out That Clutter: 15 Places to Sell Your Stuff

Get rid of your old stuff, and make money too! No matter what you want to sell, find out where you can get rid of it — and get cash.

Is hunting/fishing a good way to feed your family?

As times get tougher, I have began to wonder how many people will turn to hunting and fishing as a means to provide food for their families. I don't think I have the stamina to tra

You did WHAT with my SSN?

My bank thinks I should feel comfortable with one of their employees toting around a personal notebook containing my social security number. Should I?

The financial wisdom of Fight Club

“The first rule of Fight Club – We Do Not Talk About Fight Club.” Everyone who’s seen the movie remembers that. But what about something Tyler Durden, the anarchist extraordinaire,

Ask the Readers: Where Do You Shop for Groceries?

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