For the past few years people have been telling us that it's not a matter of "if" a pandemic occurs, but a matter of "when." Well, a pandemic may be upon us. Or it may not. Either
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
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Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.
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Paying your mortgage every couple of weeks instead of monthly can shave thousands in interest costs, but going bi-weekly is not a simple as it seems.
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If a thrill is what you're seeking, and the standard Ferris wheel can't get you shrieking, then these five theme parks will leave you freaking.
The 5 Best Slow Cookers
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The 5 Best Coffee Grinders
The best way to get fresh, coffee-shop quality java at home is to grind your own beans. Make it happen with one of these great grinders.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Monthly Expense?
Tell us about your biggest monthly expense and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Ways NOT to Spend Your Credit Card Rewards
Earning credit card rewards is a key benefit of buying with plastic. Just make sure you choose rewards that have all the value you earned!
7 Money Moves to Make as Soon as the Kids Move Out
High-five, empty nester! Your chicks have successfully spread their wings. Now it's time to get your finances back on track.
100+ Ways to Make More Money This Year
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How to Keep Your Job Hunt From Busting Your Budget
You want to go all out in your job search, but you don't want to go broke in the process.
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Working in retirement is all about keeping balance. Working from home is a great way to do that.
12 Cool Ways to Make Treasure Out of Trash
One man's trash... you know the saying. Make your own treasures with the things you'd typically kick to the curb.
5 Ways to Stop Your Mindless Spending
One-click buying, impulse shopping trips… Learn how to keep more of your money by developing more money-mindfulness.
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Kill two birds with one stone by stocking both your garden and your pantry with these gorgeous edible plants.
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Failed Frugality: 5 Clues You’ve Gone Too Far
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance