Many cost-conscious consumers cling to a short list of must-haves that are worth purchasing no matter the price. High-quality shoes should make the cut every recession.
Here are some of the best travel negotiation tips from around the web – categorized by hotel, car rental, airfare, and those tips that apply all three.
Too often pop superstardom comes with superstar profligacy. Not so for these five frugal musicians whose smart money habits offer lessons for the rest of us.
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Stop looking at Facebook and use your phone to become more productive. Yes, that's right — time to get some work done!
The Case for Expensive Shoes
Many cost-conscious consumers cling to a short list of must-haves that are worth purchasing no matter the price. High-quality shoes should make the cut every recession.
8 Signs You Aren't Prepared for an Emergency
You never know when an emergency might arise, and in that case, you need to be prepared. Are you?
Rethinking the 529 College Savings Plan Strategy
Since the 529 college savings plan offers both an investment and a tuition option, there's good reason to do both!
4 Ways Your Mind Can Make You Rich
The human brain is not powerful enough to will money into existence — but it's close. Here's how to put mind over money.
5 Steps to Getting Excellent Credit
An excellent credit score is within your reach! These healthy money habits will get you there — and probably faster than you think.
How to Shop for Food Once a Month and Save Big
Instead of heading to the grocery store every week, go once a month and you'll end up saving money.
20 Ways to Use Pool Noodles
Floaty, foamy pool noodles have a million and one uses. Here are 20 to get you started.
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Negotiate All Your Travel: The Ultimate Guide
Here are some of the best travel negotiation tips from around the web – categorized by hotel, car rental, airfare, and those tips that apply all three.
5 Financial Obstacles That Are Especially Tough for Women
For a few reasons — some unfair — women face obstacles to money that men do not. Learn about those obstacles — and learn how to overcome them.
7 Countries Where You Can Travel on $30 a Day or Less
Travel doesn't have to be expensive — you just need to know where to go, and how to trim the cost.
5 Money Problems You Can Solve With a Good Attitude
Money cannot buy happiness; but can happiness create wealth? Well, with a good attitude, you really can solve many of life's financial problems.
Mick Jagger Rarely Buys New and 4 Other Smart Money Lessons From Thrifty Musicians
Too often pop superstardom comes with superstar profligacy. Not so for these five frugal musicians whose smart money habits offer lessons for the rest of us.
10 Gardening Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Finally, my black thumb has turned green, and I can pick fresh vegetables for our dinner several nights a week. Learn from my trial and error.
10 Productivity Hacks From a Work-at-Home Mom
A person who manages to work at home while caring for several children under age 5? Well, that's someone who has a few good time-saving suggestions.
6 Pet Expenses You Should Never Skip
Pet care can be expensive, but there are certain pet care costs that you can't afford to skip.
15 Cheaper Ways to Travel Around the World
Become a cost-savvy globetrotter with this collection of cheap travel tricks that cut the price of everything from airfare to lunch.
Are You Pursuing an Overcrowded Career Field?
It takes time, money, and effort to earn a degree or certificate for a chosen occupation. Before you commit, make sure the field has room for you.
11 Incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites Right Here in the U.S.
Don’t miss these incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites right here on our doorstep.