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Today we found articles on ways to make an extra $500 a month, frugal alternatives to popular Valentine’s Day gifts, and smart things to do when you’re bored.
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If tough finances have made you miss some mortgage payments, it's time to get proactive with your lender — and your budget.
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The Simple Way to Decide How Much Rent You Can Really Afford
Before you set out to find your next great rental apartment or home, take a good look at your income. What can you afford?
15 Ways to Make Brown Bagging It Better Than Buying Lunch
You know bringing your own lunch can save you tons — but bleh. Make your midday meal a real reward and you'll win twice.
10 Ways to Increase Your Net Worth This Year
Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have Frugal Fun?
Tell us how you have frugal fun and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 6 Healthiest Grocery Stores
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12 Ways to Stop Skipping Your Workouts
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30 Household Products Vinegar Can Replace
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Where Are They Now? The Forgotten Dollar Bills (and Coins)
You may have money on your mind, but these notes and coins are all but forgotten. They are still legal tender, though!
The Best Secured Credit Cards
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18 Beauty Tips and Hacks for Summer
Summertime sun and fun can wreak havoc on your face, hair, and skin. Tune-up your beauty routine for the climate.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Parties?
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5 Retirement Accounts You Don't Need a Ton of Money to Open
Don't let high minimums dissuade your retirement savings goals. These Roth IRAs can get you started, no minimum investment required.
9 Investing Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask
Don't let pride get in the way of your financial education. When it comes to your money, it's dumb not to ask the basic questions first!
5 Ways Self Storage Units Are More Sad Museums Than Savvy Solutions
This week I did an intervention on Sarah, one of my dearest friends. Sarah has a substance abuse problem -- but not with drugs. Sarah has a problem with self storage.
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Today we found articles on ways to make an extra $500 a month, frugal alternatives to popular Valentine’s Day gifts, and smart things to do when you’re bored.
The 4 Worst Kinds of Debt to Have in 2019
Debt can be a necessary evil when it comes to building credit, but in 2019, these are the worst kinds of debt to carry.