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A reverse mortgage allows a senior citizen homeowner to access the equity in their home without having to sell their house or otherwise uproot themselves unwillingly.
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You don't hear much about the rentier class any more. Perhaps that's because we all expect to be members by retirement age. Perhaps it's because even the very wealthy
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I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
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Sometimes you get a windfall--a bonus, an award or reward, a gift, a long-forgotten loan unexpectedly repaid. When that happens to you, do you use the money to make a special purc
Reverse Mortgages: The Best Way to "Eat Your Home"?
A reverse mortgage allows a senior citizen homeowner to access the equity in their home without having to sell their house or otherwise uproot themselves unwillingly.
Best Money Tips: How to Get the Most Cash at Your Yard Sale
Today we found a step-by-step guide for getting the most cash at your yard sale, the best places to score cheap Halloween candy, and ways to fight groggy mornings.
Don’t Cash That Insurance Check; It May Not Be Yours
Did you get an unexpected payment from your insurance company? Health insurance overpayments and mispaym
Autumn Shopping: 5 Things to Buy in Fall
Autumn isn't just for pumpkin-carving. For these five kinds of items, it can be a great time to "rake" in some savings.
Buy This Product, Friend: The Hidden Power of Testimonials
Many sellers count on testimonials to reassure buyers that a product or service is great. But just how reliable are those testimonials?
7 Penalty-Free Ways to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Account
Borrow money from your IRA, penalty-free? It's possible in these seven scenarios!
Best Money Tips: 15 Things to Do Before 2015 Ends
Today we found smart things to do before 2015 comes to an end, the best ways to make the most of Black Friday, and tips on overcoming things that limit your potential.
9 Times Choosing an Unpopular Color Will Save You Big
If you don't need to be on trend, buying stuff in the "wrong" color can save you a ton of money. Get your sample cards ready.
Join the rentier class
You don't hear much about the rentier class any more. Perhaps that's because we all expect to be members by retirement age. Perhaps it's because even the very wealthy
Best Money Tips: Money Lessons from Santa
Today we found some awesome articles on money lessons from Santa, holiday events that won't tax your wallet, and saving by doing little things.
10 Easy, Delicious Canned Cranberry Recipes
An abundance of leftover canned cranberry just may be your ticket to a new, delicious dish. Stock up and enjoy cranberry year 'round!
How to Escape Reward Card Spending Traps
Even savvy shoppers can get sucked into credit card traps. Get the benefits of a rewards card and avoid the pitfalls by developing these habits.
10 Easy Holiday Lighting Hacks
Get that festive glow the frugal way with these helpful Christmas lighting hacks.
Frequent Flyer Junkie? Manage your Miles Here
It's a daunting world of rewards programs out there. From frequent flyer miles with every major airline, to hotel reward programs, to individual store loyalty plans, not
Should You be Ashamed to be on Public Assistance?
Government assistance such as the Food Stamp Program and cash welfare payments are sticky topics of discussion. What exactly is frugal about us
The stuff I try never to buy new
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
The Psychology of Money: How a T-Shirt Equals a Taco
Sometimes, really understanding your finances doesn't mean knowing the numbers — it means knowing how many tacos you can buy.
Ask the Readers: What's On Your Bucket List?
Share your bucket list with us for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Easter Crafts for Kids
Today we found some stellar articles on cheap Easter crafts for kids, ways to save $100 in a month, and debt lessons from The Pursuit of Happyness.