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How to Game the System and Save Big at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid
When you think discount retail, you probably don't think of the corner drugstore. Lucrative rewards programs may change that.
The seven deadly sins of consumerism (and the frugal redemption).
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Paying off or settling an account in collections is better than avoiding it. Just don't expect your credit score to rebound soon.
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15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.
How to Make Money as a Superfan
Being a superfan can be kind of costly. Flip your fandom on its head and make it a cash source, instead!
Best Money Tips: Turning Your Home Into an Investment
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Alternative Uses for Everything in Your Bathroom
From soap to combs to conditioner, the products on your bathroom shelves are more useful than you might realize. Discover alternative uses for 20 products.
Frugal travel with Esperanto
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How to Travel Internationally With Your Kids
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Best Money Tips: Reasons Why Your Grocery Bill Is Too High
Today we found articles on reasons why your grocery bill is too high, car-care myths to leave in the dust, and how to have a beautiful yard on a shoestring budget.
New $5 bill unveiled
The US Treasury today unveiled a new $5 bill, with security features intended to make it harder to bleach out a $5 and use the paper to counterfeit a $100 bill.
Great Ways to Advertise Your Yard Sale
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What Hurricane Maria Taught My Family About Life, Money, and Community
How do you live without electricity, running water, or reliable communication? You learn how to make use of what you have.
Live Like a Local: How to Tap Into the Local Scene While Traveling
If you want to get unique experiences, discover what a place is really like, AND save money, don't travel like a tourist — learn how to live like a local.
How to Use Travel Rewards Cards to Get Free Trips
Your dreams of seeing the world don't have to drain your savings. Become a frugal jetsetter with a little help from credit card rewards.
10 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Holiday leftovers are an awesome excuse to get creative in the kitchen. Here are 10 ways to use up that big pot of mashed potatoes.