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Who saves money when you pick apples? The grower.

You won't save money picking your own apples at most U-pick orchards these days -- but you might save the orchard. We went to the country to get our own apples for $10 a pound,

The Quiet Millionaire: Part 3 - Money for Now, Money for Later

You've figured out how to have positive cash flow (aka spend less than you earn) for now; but will you have enough money for later? Funding for future requirements, such as

25 Things I Don't Want to Regret Once I Retire: Take Two

Since posting the first part of my list of 25 ideas and goals that I want to live by and be able to look back on with pride when it comes

19 Things You Can Buy That Make the World a Better Place

Every little bit helps. Make your avarice and consumption a force for good in the world by shopping with smarts — and care.

Ask The Readers: Do You Have An Emergency Fund?

Tell us if you have an emergency fund and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

2012 is Coming: What Are You Doing About It?

There are a number of clues and theories being tossed around to support the idea that December 21st, 2012 may mark the “end of days”. The question is: What do you choose to believe

Ask the Readers: What Healthy Habits Do You Live By?

Tell us about your healthy habits and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

I turn down free money

There's a certain class of ways to get free money or free stuff simply by paying attention, keeping track, and being careful. I don't do these things. It's not because they don't

Best Money Tips: Essential Life Skills Everyone Should Know By 25

Today we found helpful articles on essential life skills everyone should learn, retailers with free shipping all the time, and ways to save money on spring cleaning.

These DIY Magazines Can Help You Be Self-Reliant

Everyone’s looking to become less dependent on the traditional economy. As we wean ourselves from manufactured luxuries and discover ways to create for ourselves, it can be diffic

5 Questions to Ask Before You Sell Your Car

Think you're ready to bid a fond farewell to your hoopty? Hang on — make sure you know what you're selling — and what you're buying.

Why Index Funds Are the Best Choice for New Investors

New investors may be tempted to move their mutual fund investments into an actively managed fund. Choose an index fund instead to avoid a costly mistake.

Best Money Tips: Confusing Tipping Situations, Solved

Today we found some stellar articles on confusing tipping situations solved, ways to avoid a financial collapse, and why you should take a vacation.

Best Money Tips: Frugal Hacks for Your Home

Today we found some stellar articles on frugal hacks for your home, fairly splitting bills, and money questions to ask before getting married.

Get In Gear For The New Year: 5 Tips For Making Resolutions

The New Year is infamous when it comes to resolutions — not because most people manage to turn over a new leaf but because we declare big goals, work towards them for a few months

How Spending Less Made Me Happier

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need money to be happy. In fact, spending less can actually make you happier.

The Key to Happiness: A Case Study

Let's explore the lives of two very different people with an aim to discover what the key to happiness is. It may be simpler than you think.

8 Sneaky Ways Wholesale Clubs Get You to You Spend More

You'll never shop at Sam's Club or Costco the same way again.

7 Reasons You Are More Than Your Credit Score

You're broke. Your credit score stinks. But guess what? You're still you.

Learn to Love Cooking (and Save!) With These 11 Kitchen Tricks

For those who enjoy cooking, the savings are an extra perk. But what if you don't enjoy it? You will, after you start doing these 11 things.