McCain-Palin are trying to paint the Obama-Biden ticket as a bunch of socialist nutjobs. But 'socialism' isn't nearly the red menace that they are making it out to be, and McCain h
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Circuit City officially announced that it is going out of business today. The number two largest electronics retailer begins final liquidation sales on January 17th, 2009 in all of
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Julia Scott, aka Bargain Babe, is a classic example of someone who can balance the low-cost of frugal living with the time and effort needed to make life meaningful. Tonight’s int
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Today we found some fantastic articles on 96 ways to cut your spending, ways you're sabotaging your job hunt, and keeping your large family frugal.
Three reasons to stop freaking out about socialism
McCain-Palin are trying to paint the Obama-Biden ticket as a bunch of socialist nutjobs. But 'socialism' isn't nearly the red menace that they are making it out to be, and McCain h
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Today we found helpful articles on the common forms of accidental death, ways to stay motivated at the gym, and kitchen skills that help you save time.
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5 Debt Management Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask
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4 Easy Steps to Buying Lingerie for Your Wife, Girlfriend, or Significant Other
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Best Money Tips: Fall Trends on a Budget
Today we found some great articles on fall trends on a budget, surviving losing your job, and things happy couples do differently.
Go, Tea, Go: The 10 Best Online Tea Merchants
Got tea on your mind? Check out the massive selection of everything tea at these online shops.
Goodbye Circuit City - Final liquidation begins January 17th, 2009 - Updated
Circuit City officially announced that it is going out of business today. The number two largest electronics retailer begins final liquidation sales on January 17th, 2009 in all of
8 Ways to Save on Accommodations Online
Believe it or not, you can pay less for your accommodations while traveling… or even get them for free!
8 Questions to Always Ask Yourself Before Making a Big Purchase
Avoid buyer's remorse later — and keep more of your money now — by checking in with yourself before you spend on costlies.
Where Oh Where Are My Worms? Be On Your Toes When Ordering From Small Web Businesses
As Main Street small businesses disappear, it's nice that we can still order from small companies online. However, spoiled consumers take heed: Not all small companies are created
Don't worry about missing the bottom in houses
I've recently heard from several people who want to buy a house and are thinking that now may be the time. In particular, they're worried that waiting might cause them to "miss th
15 Great DIY Gifts for Geeks
Whether your geek is into comics, Star Wars, Lego, or steampunk, you can make a cool, thoughtful gift they'll love once for being DIY and twice for being nerdcore.
How to Grocery Shop for Five on $100 a Week
Learn how to get a week's worth of groceries, toiletries, and household supplies for $100.
Help for the Decoratively Hopeless (or the Cheap): Myscha Theriault on BTR
Yes, it’s time for another weekly Blog Talk Radio Show tonight, and this one’s featuring our very own Myscha Theriault. We discuss kitchens on a dime (or $100, in my case) and how
Why I Love Using Skype to Keep in Touch With Family and Coworkers
If you're not using Skype you're wasting a fortune on calls. Learn why I've been using Skype for years and how you can start saving today.
Frugal Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Bargain Babe
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The 5 Best Surround Sound Speakers
If you're saving money by watching movies at home, make your home entertainment system extraordinary with these surround sound speakers.