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Plumas County: Hidden (Cheaper) California
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The Online Dating First Date: Get a Drink
Single folks, would you like to go out for a drink? The answer should be yes — and not just because it's frugal.
How to Save Big Money on Next Year's Lawn and Garden
The time to start planning your lawn and garden is right now. Get the tips you need to save some green come spring time.
The Shanghai Supposition: Better Choices=More Choices=Better Experiences
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Give to Charity?
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CFL Bulbs: Greener than most, but not green enough
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DVDs Freer than Free--No, Really, Really Free
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Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?
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Tips For Starting (Or Jumpstarting) Your Exercise Regimen
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Book review: Work Less, Live More
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Flashback Friday: 122 Scrumptious Super Bowl Party Snack Ideas
Super Bowl Sunday is less about football and more about food. Here are 122 scrumptious Super Bowl snacks your guests — and your wallet — will love.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Relax?
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Control Your Debt With an Annual Clean Sweep
Do you use credit to manage cash flow fluctuations or to live beyond your means? Here's a simple, practical test for keeping your debt under control.
Ask the Readers: Are You Part of a CSA?
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The Benefits of a Walkable Neighborhood
Are you able to walk to your daily necessities from where you live? Or do you drive everywhere? Discover how walkable your neighborhood is and see if you can use your car less.
Important Habits of Very Frugal People
We've all read about (or heard about) the habits of highly effective people — but what about the habits of the fantastically frugal?
Capital One: What’s In Your Envelope?
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6 Little-Known Ways to Save When Booking Spring Travel
Pack your sunscreen! These easy hotel and airfare hacks make spring and summer vacation an affordable breeze.