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Microsoft Office for $3? Third World Perks
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Chill Your Sunscreen and 25 Other Beach Trip Hacks
Make the most out of beach days by keeping it clean, organized, and affordable. You'll wish you'd learned these tricks sooner this summer!
The hidden beauty secrets of the stars.
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6 Reasons You're Still Struggling to Pay Bills
You're making decent money and not obviously wasting it. So why are you still on thin ice by bill-paying day?
14 Things You Should Spend More Time On
You might schedule your day up to the last minute with Important Things to Do — but for a happy, healthy life, don't forget about these 14.
6 Guilty Pleasures That Are Killing Your Budget
Don't let your guilty pleasure ruin your budget. Instead, see how much your habit is really costing you each year and how to better spend the money.
The Frugal Balance: Staying Away from Financial Extremes
One of the most underrated financial x-factors in our lives is our relationship with money and the inner psychology of how we deal with our finances. I suspect that it is bec
5 Things a Homebuyer Shouldn't Say to a Seller's Agent
An open house is the perfect time to get the deets on your potential dream home. It's not the time to get chatty with the seller's agent.
Best Money Tips: Tips for Cutting Back This Christmas
Today we found some stellar articles on cutting back this Christmas, Black Friday myths debunked, and why your career is your most important investment.
4 Myths About Economic Behavior We Don't Believe Anymore
We all remember the marshmallow experiment from Psychology 101. New studies show those famous findings are full of fluff.
20 Money Mistakes Everyone Makes But No One Talks About
When a finance blunder make you cringe, you're not alone. We're all guilty of some of these money mistakes.
For the Love of Ramen: An Interview with Ed from RamenRamenRamen.net
When I brainstorm for cheap eats I often think of packets of ramen. Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Ed from rame
7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Beyoncé
Men and women alike can take away a few critical money lessons from Queen Bey herself.
How to Keep DIY Projects From Ruining Your Life
Before you swing a wrecking ball through your hard-earned savings, you should decide if home improvement DIY is worth it at all.
Best Money Tips: How to Retire Early
Today we found some stellar articles on how to retire early, ways to keep your security deposit, and how to get free prescription drugs.
How Online Retailers Make It Easier to Spend Money
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Gmail Account
Many of you probably have a Gmail account, but do you use it efficiently? Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your Gmail account.
How to Choose and Store Fruit for Maximum Freshness and Flavor
Cut down on food (and dollar) waste by learning how to choose fresh fruits and how to store them once you bring them home.
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Search and Destroy
It's Day Three of your plan to tackle debt reduction. Where can you trim the fat from your budget to find extra cash to direct toward debt?
Beat Stress With These 28 Inexpensive Pastimes
Got time to kill, but no money to burn? Try one of these low-cost (or free!) pastimes. You’ll beat stress and maybe learn a thing or two!