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5 Things a Homebuyer Shouldn't Say to a Seller's Agent

An open house is the perfect time to get the deets on your potential dream home. It's not the time to get chatty with the seller's agent.

Best Money Tips: Food Items You Should Stop Buying and Start Making

Today we found some great articles on food items you should stop buying and start making, being a charismatic leader, and surviving unemployment.

The core rate is not an evil conspiracy

The Consumer Price Index was released today, showing prices were up 0.3% last month and up 2.8% from a year ago. The same report also includes the so-called core rate, which exclu

How to Take a 7-Day Cross Country Road Trip for $350 or Less

We all want to hit the open road and drive across the country, but costs can add up quickly. Luckily, we found a way to do it for $350 or less.

Money Matters: Why All the Secrecy?

As I alluded to in another article, I am amazed at how people will si

16 Hacks for the Perfect At-Home Mani-Pedi

Interested in getting a salon-quality mani/pedi without paying top dollar? Try these at-home mani/pedi hacks.

Best Money Tips: Tips for Cutting Back This Christmas

Today we found some stellar articles on cutting back this Christmas, Black Friday myths debunked, and why your career is your most important investment.

Why don't people share more?

I saw an article recently suggesting that neighbors share a garbage service. One neighbor hires the service, the other kicks in to cover half the bill, and both bring their stuff

5 Turkey Alternatives That Won't Break Your Holiday Budget

Sure, turkey is traditional but there's no reason you can't celebrate the harvest with an affordable and delicious alternative.

Stop Calling Me! How to Avoid Telemarketers

Are you tired of dinner getting cold while waiting for a telemarketer to pause long enough for you to say you're not interested? Stop the calls dead in their tracks with some h

We're Giving Away $600 for the Holidays!

We've teamed up with several other Personal Finance bloggers to give away $600 in prizes!

7 Affordable Alternatives to Processed Meats

Back away from the hot dogs and put down the bacon. These alternatives to processed meat are so much better for you — and they're cheap!

Watching Tots: How to Get Started in Babysitting

Teens make good pocket money by babysitting, but there's no rule that says adults can't do it, too. Here's how to get started.

Save up to 20% on Gas

Find out how to get cheap gas, energy-saving driving tips, maps, and more...

Best Money Tips: Fun, Easy Ways to Save Money in December

Today we fun and easy ways to save money in December, how to conserve energy and home, and tips to entertain on a tight budget.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/20, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Last-Minute Holiday Shopping! Join our conversation with Andrea Woroch for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #AWChat to participate!

Best Money Tips: Ideas to Save on Your Morning Coffee

Today we found some fantastic articles on ideas to save on your morning coffee, how to know if your job is in jeopardy, and cutting your restaurant bill.

Best Money Tips: Easy Habits for Better Relationships

Today we found easy habits that improve your relationships, what you should know about year-end charitable donations, and things that charismatic people do in conversations.

Frugal Music Options Fade

Those of us petrified of receiving violation letters and threatening lawsuit notices from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have been long forced to pay unreason

What would you do with the F.U. money?

One of my close friends at work can often be heard saying “man, if only I had the F.U. money.” By that, of course, he means that if he had enough money to not care about losing his