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Scratches are annoying and prevalent forms of car damage. We all get them, they really look awful and I've been hunting for new and old techniques for removal. Here are a few.
Looking for a first-rate meal on a take-out budget? Head over to your local culinary school for a great meal at a low price. Nearly all culinary schools have student-run restaurant
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5 Financial Principles for a Seismic Economy
Learn the 5 principles of personal economics to help you survive and thrive in tough economic climates. Become more financially nimble and able to absorb the shocks of a f
Simple Strategies for Using Your Leftover Food
What's that lurking in the back of your fridge? If you follow these suggestions for using leftovers, it might just be something delicious.
7 Critical Money Mistakes People Make in Their 40s
As you enter your 40s, the financial stakes increase. Don't make these dangerous money missteps.
How to Build Equity in Your Home
Truly owning your home takes time and money. If you want a bigger piece of the homeownership pie, here's how to build equity.
Use These 3 Tax-Reduction Strategies of the Rich
For these tax avoidance strategies to work, you probably need to be a millionaire. Or do you?
The Step-by-Step Guide to Rolling Over Your 401(k)
Taking a 401(k) distribution when you leave a job will cost you. Take 10 minutes to rollover your account and keep your retirement fund growing.
Bigger Paycheck or Bigger Tax Refund — Which Should You Pick?
Usually planning your taxes for a small refund is best, but not always. Analyze your money psychology and your spending to make the right choice.
7 Money Software Tools Worth the Price
It's time to spring clean your finances. There are plenty of free tools to help you do it, but several paid apps and programs are worth a look, too.
Removing Car Scratches: The Revenge of the Frugal Body Shop
Scratches are annoying and prevalent forms of car damage. We all get them, they really look awful and I've been hunting for new and old techniques for removal. Here are a few.
Fine Dining on a Take-Out Budget
Looking for a first-rate meal on a take-out budget? Head over to your local culinary school for a great meal at a low price. Nearly all culinary schools have student-run restaurant
14 Fridge Tricks That Will Save You Big
Is your fridge a mess of wasted space, wasted food, and wasted money? Get smart about food storage and organization and save a bundle on groceries.
Save Thousands by Buying a Timeshare on the Secondary Market
A timeshare can be a frugal way to take a vacation — especially if you buy directly from the current owner. Here's how.
Budget Busters
Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position
How to Manage Your Debt in 10 Minutes a Week
One way we sabotage debt repayment is by convincing ourselves it's a difficult, time-consuming chore. It isn't if you follow this simple plan.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Am I Ruining My Career?
Make a little money now, or a lot of money later? Corporate grind or freelance life? Max weighs the pros and cons of her gig focused income stream.
The 3 Best Cities With Rent Control
Is rent control your secret weapon to a coveted, affordable apartment in the country’s most expensive cities? The rules are tricky, but maybe!
5 Stupid Things My Parents Taught Me About Money
Your parents probably gave you a lot of advice about money. But that advice might have been very, very bad.
Spend or Save: The Fashion Edition
Shopping for clothes doesn't have to be painful: not to your wallet, not to you schedule, and (most importantly) not to your poor, aching brain.
5 Ways to Prevent a Debt Spiral
Be the master of your fate when it comes to conquering credit card debt.
Frugality, Simplicity, and Sustainability
Are strategies like dumpster diving sustainable?