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5-Minute Finance: Checking Your Credit Score

Do you know your credit score? You should — and it only takes five minutes to find out.

XBox 360 - Don't buy one until 2008.

I know several people with an XBox 360. Six in fact. Three of those six have had no end of problems, and to me a 50% chance of buying a crappy product is just not good enough. [more]

How to Create a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

If you have a creative project, a Kickstarter campaign can be the perfect way to get the funds you need. Here's how to make that campaign great.

Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Make More Money

Today we found some great articles on ways to boost your income, how to create a minimalist kitchen, and common misconceptions about social security.

Relax... It's Only $2

Feeling stressed out, my first instinct is to schedule a one hour massage and order take out from the Chinese place. After doing t

Save your Lunchmeat: Insurance for your Fridge

We often protect our computers, TV’s, and sound systems with special power strips to protect against power surges. Most families I know go the extra mile to stain-protect their li

Kitchen Hacks: I Can Make This in That?

Jam in the freezer? Bread from a Crock-Pot? Oh, yes! Discover all of the tasty treats you can make in unexpected ways.

Revenge of the battery hack - 32 AAs inside a 6v Lantern Battery. BUT IS IT PHONEY?!

Ok, there's not really much that I can say to top this one. After the amazing work that Kipkay did over at Metacafe, the folks at gagfilms have gone one better. They've discovered

Is Credit Monitoring Ever Worth It?

Fraud alert, identity theft protection… do you actually need all these costly credit card add-ons? Consider the free alternatives instead.

How to Respond to House-Shaming

Everyone you know says you should buy instead of rent. Here's how to tell those house-shamers to pound sand.

Best Money Tips: Food Freebies and Deals in October

Today we found some great articles on October food freebies and deals, surprising uses for cooking spray, and things you should never buy at full price.

6 Affordable Ways to Deter Burglars

Make thieves think twice before stepping foot on your property, with a little help from these super cheap security tricks.

When you stretch and stretch and the ends don't meet

Sometimes wanting something and trying for it aren't enough. The honest truth is that, no matter how frugal you are, no matter how extensive your emergency fund, no matter how

Why mortgages have eaten Americans out of house and home

What lessons can future homeowners take away from today's "mortgage crisis?"

A 5-Step Plan to Quitting Your Job

Want to quit your job? If you play your cards right, you can use these steps to turn an awkward situation into a great new career opportunity.

Lessons in Frugality From "The Walking Dead"

From budgeting to moderation, AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead" can teach us about frugality (while it also teaches us to never enter a cellar alone).

How to Pay Less Interest on Your Credit Card Debt

You may be able to pay down your credit card debt faster with a personal loan. These are things you should consider.

Best Money Tips: Lowering Your Grocery Bill

Today we found some fantastic articles on lowering your grocery bill, getting health insurance with no job, and saving money on your data plan.

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Topic: Valentine's Day Frugality! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

7 Household Items That Are Better Second-Hand

Keep your eyes peeled at your next yard sale or thrift shop. These second-hand household items only get better with age.