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How to Have a Perfect No-Spend Weekend!
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30 Easy Holiday Crafts for Kids
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Hawaii may be beautiful, but it's far from the mainland and expensive to visit. These tips can help you plan a Hawaiian vacation for $1,000 or less.
Marketing Messes With Your Head
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Debunking Common Estate Planning Myths
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The 6 Absolute Worst Ways to Cash In Your Travel Points
Before you cash in your travel points on a whim, make sure you're getting the best value for them.
The Online Dating First Date: Get a Drink
Single folks, would you like to go out for a drink? The answer should be yes — and not just because it's frugal.
What You Need to Know About the FDIC
How safe is your money? Well, if you keep it in a bank, it's kept very safe by the U.S. Government...up to a point.
The Presenter’s Paradox: Why Less Really Is More
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Ask The Readers: Do You Pay For A Gym Membership?
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8 Companies With the Best Employee Discounts
Love the idea of a steep discount to shop where you work? You might want to apply at one of these eight stores.
The 5 Best Body Butters
Keeping your skin silky smooth isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these body butters and your bod will always look perfecto.
13 Ways to Save Money That Go Too Far
It's smart to cut costs wherever you can, so long as it's prudent. These cost cutters are neither smart nor prudent.
How to Shower Less (and Still Feel Clean)
Whether you're traveling or trying to save money or water, showering less doesn't have to mean forgoing hygiene.
10 Things I've Learned From Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Making and sticking to a grocery budget hasn't just helped our finances -- it's taught us a thing or two about money, food and life.