This Thursday there will be two nation-wide promotions offering treats to customers of McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts. While I’m a fan of chicken and waffles, I’ve never done chicke
This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
I'm old enough to remember when a piece of bubble gum was a penny. In fact, it was a penny for most of my youth--and had been a penny for a couple decades before I was born. As i
Today we found some stellar articles on budget travel tips you haven't heard, how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, and how today's grads can beat the odds.
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The humble black bean is so much more than than a low-cost staple. Try some of these delicious (and ingenious) ways to prepare the healthy Latin legume.
Recently our own Xin Lu wrote a post on a motivating way to lose weight (a very interesting piece.) Imagine my surprise when a commenter spoke my mind by sharing the ultimate in “
I’ve owned my desktop PC for a little over 3 years, and most days I’m scared to look into my folders to see what I’ve been hoarding. Wading through thousands of pictures, Word doc
Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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20 Tasty 5-Ingredient Recipes
When you're hungry, save time and money with these five-ingredient recipes that use items that you may already have on hand.
4 Ways Being a Nomad Saves You Money
Life on the road has many upsides, but you might be surprised to learn that not having an address can save you money.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your "Latte Factor"?
Tell us about your latte factor and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Get Your Free Chicken and Caffeine on May 15th
This Thursday there will be two nation-wide promotions offering treats to customers of McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts. While I’m a fan of chicken and waffles, I’ve never done chicke
Best Money Tips: Ideas For Your Income Tax Refund
Today we found some stellar articles on ideas for your income tax refund, learning from the rich, and reusing dryer sheets.
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Are You an Ant or a Grasshopper?
This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
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I'm old enough to remember when a piece of bubble gum was a penny. In fact, it was a penny for most of my youth--and had been a penny for a couple decades before I was born. As i
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Best Money Tips: Budget Travel Tips You Haven't Heard
Today we found some stellar articles on budget travel tips you haven't heard, how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, and how today's grads can beat the odds.
“Free” category on Craigslist to be renamed “Haul away my old, bulky, broken crap for free.”
I used to love the “free” button on Craigslist. There were some killer giveaways on there, including things like antique movie projectors, great toys for the kids, ornaments, lamps
20 Cheap, Delicious, and Healthy Black Bean Recipes
The humble black bean is so much more than than a low-cost staple. Try some of these delicious (and ingenious) ways to prepare the healthy Latin legume.
The Ultimate "Green" Workout
Recently our own Xin Lu wrote a post on a motivating way to lose weight (a very interesting piece.) Imagine my surprise when a commenter spoke my mind by sharing the ultimate in “
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in June
June is a great time to buy both donuts and lingerie (Happy Father's Day!). Find out why and learn what else is a good buy after the click!
Negotiate Better Prices on These 6 Grocery Store Buys
From bruised bananas to less-than-fresh-baked bread, negotiating deals at the grocery store could save you big bucks.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Goals for 2015?
Tell us about your goals for 2015 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Cut Computer Waste in Half
I’ve owned my desktop PC for a little over 3 years, and most days I’m scared to look into my folders to see what I’ve been hoarding. Wading through thousands of pictures, Word doc
Charged With an Overdraft Fee? Get Your Money Back!
Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
It Bears Repeating - Driving Slower Saves Money
We've talked about it until we're blue in the face, but it's worth repeating - driving slower saves gas and money!