Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit to
Focusing all your efforts into reaching one financial goal is a fairly straightforward process. But what about when you have more than one financial goal? This guide will help.
While dollar-priced retail chains are nothing new, the Dollar Tree stores in particular have caught my attention as having a few categories of coolness. So what do I find there tha
Do you know which is more expensive: one gallon of gasoline or one gallon of orange juice? How about one gallon of glue? Read on for a comparison of the price gasoline and other f
Looking for ways to honor your partner and your financial goals at the same time? Don't want to be a dud this Valentine's Day, but don't have fifty to a hundred bucks to drop on ch
Going for an affordable little spruce up? Not wanting to spend an entire weekend sanding down Grandma's old bureau? Here are three easy and cheap decorating ideas to add unexpected
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
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Don't let "dynamic pricing" steal your deal. Keep an eye out for sneaky ways online retailers (legally!) overcharge their customers.
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Got a skunk stinking up your property? Learn from one writer's successful (and failed) attempts at skunk removal before losing your mind over a skunk.
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Getting it Done at Dollar Tree
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Should You Use a Personal Loan or a Home Equity Loan to Remodel Your Home?
Looking to remodel your home? Here's how to decide between a personal loan and a home equity loan to pay for it.
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Valentine's Day on a Budget
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Cheap Decorating: Three Simple Hacks for Style on a Dime
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Sexy Summer Dinners: 5 Great Hot-Weather Meal Ideas
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New Ideas for Old Neckties
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
25 Tasty and Affordable Salad Dressing Recipes
Whether you're a die-hard salad lover or a chopped-veggies newbie, these 25 delicious, easy-to-make dressings will spice up your salads.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money at the Movies?
Tell us how you save money at the movies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Baby Carrots: The Frugal Idea That Isn't
Think baby carrots are a convenient, cheap snack food? Well, you're right. But baby carrots are, by and large, more expensive than regular carrots.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Show Love Without Spending Money?
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