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Best Money Tips: Gifts That Don't Create Clutter

Today we found holiday gifts that don’t create clutter, ways to prevent overspending during the holidays, and how to do Disney on a budget.

The Paradox of Choice and the Mortgage Crisis

We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.

The 4 Myths of Buying in Bulk Dispelled

Here are the 4 misconceptions we typically attribute to bulk buying, and the truth for each.

Best Money Tips: How to Save on Banking Fees

Today we found some great articles on saving on banking fees, decluttering your kitchen, and time management rules you are breaking.

6 Sobering Facts About the Stock Market

The Stock Market is a safe, reliable way to grow your nest egg right up until it isn't.

Ask The Readers: Do You Have Multiple Sources of Income?

Tell us if you have multiple sources of income and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What's Your Favorite Frugal Comfort Food?

Tell us about your favorite frugal comfort food and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card or a copy of Little Old Lady Recipes!

Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Review Your Credit Report?

Tell us how often you review your credit report and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Throw a House Party for Free

Are you the type that likes to have everyone over to your house? How would you like to score free party goods for your next gathering?

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 5/2, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

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Cell Phone Relief

Tired of those early termination fees that cell phone companies stick you with? Well, help may be on the way, but it may just be a case of the fox watching the hen-house.

5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your Credit Card

Put that plastic away! For these six expenses, you’re better off leaving your credit card in your wallet.

Cricket's $5,600 Giveaway: Plus $1,000 Just for Our Readers

Fun daily challenges with many chances to win thousands of dollars in prizes!

Best Money Tips: Tried and Tested Tips for a Frugal Life

Today we found some awesome articles on tips for a frugal life, free summer fun for kids, and cutting your cable bill 90%.

Ask the Readers: Do You Feel Optimistic About Your Finances in 2015?

Tell us whether you feel optimistic about your finances in 2015 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: DIY Gifts for Dad

Today we found some awesome articles on DIY gifts for dads, meaningful and unique wedding gifts, and how to save on running shoes, gear, and events.

Ask the Readers: When Do You Want to Retire?

Tell us at what age you want to retire and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: Do You Have Emergency Savings?

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

Health insurance: Two other numbers to look at

Most people, of course, have almost no control over their health insurance: They get what their employer provides (if they have a good job) or else they get nothing. Whether they

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a Spending Freeze?

Tell us if you've ever done a spending freeze and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!