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Sit in on a Class at MIT for Free!

What do John Hopkins, the University of Notre Dame, and Osaka University of Japan have in common? They all offer free access to their online in

Should You be Ashamed to be on Public Assistance?

Government assistance such as the Food Stamp Program and cash welfare payments are sticky topics of discussion. What exactly is frugal about us

Best Money Tips: Best Items to Buy Now

Today we found some fantastic articles on the best items to buy now, smart things to do with your tax refund, and the cheapest cars to own for five years.

10 Money Moments That Are Awkward for Everyone

Ever forget your wallet on a date? Believe it or not, there's a graceful way out of that awkward moment and these nine others, too.

Tips for Increasing Your Financial Literacy

A recent CNN article titled "Americans are 'financially illiterate'"

The stuff I try never to buy new

I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha

Ask the Readers: What's On Your Bucket List?

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5 Sobering Facts About Credit Card Debt

These cold, hard facts about credit cards should be your wake up call. Be smart, tackle debt, and use your plastic responsibly.

Ask the Readers: What's Your Favorite App Idea?

Tell us about your favorite mobile app idea we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: Do You Buy or Pack Your Lunch?

Tell us if you buy or pack your lunch and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: Cheap Easter Crafts for Kids

Today we found some stellar articles on cheap Easter crafts for kids, ways to save $100 in a month, and debt lessons from The Pursuit of Happyness.

Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Part About the Holidays?

Tell us what your favorite part about the holidays is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: How to Juice on a Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on how to juice on a budget, choosing productivity tools, and investing in real estate without speculating.

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Heard of IRAs or Roth IRAs?

Tell us if you have heard of an IRA or a Roth IRA and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 4/11, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Wedding Party Saving Strategies! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

Paying for Pregnancy and Birth Without Health Insurance

Babies are expensive and seemingly un-affordable if you don't have insurance to cover the cost of pregnancy and birth. Here are some options for the uninsured.

Ask the Readers: What Are the Best Gifts for Kids?

Tell us what you think the best gifts for kids are and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Don't Get Trapped by These Higher Education Scams

Too often higher education comes with empty promises and hefty bills. Learn to spot and avoid these money traps.

Best Money Tips: Surprising Ways to Use Coca-Cola

Today we found articles on surprising uses for Coca-Cola, how to learn anything in 20 hours, and things that successful people never say.

3 Ways to Travel Free (Or At Least Really Darned Cheap!)

How would you like to get out and "see the world"? Visit the Carthage Ruins or spend a week just hiking across Europe. Paris, Italy or maybe the Bahamas... there's really just no e