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The Frugal Living Commencement Speech I'd Give to My Younger Self

If time travel were possible, this is the commencement speech I'd give to my younger self about living frugally.

When More is Less

We've all heard that less is more. If you're like me, you've also heard at least a million ways to apply that. But is the opposite ever true? Do we ever save in the long run by spe

Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Life Simple Again

Today we found some great articles on ways to make life simple again, items in your house you can use as pet toys, and what kinds of insurance you really need.

8 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Declutter

So much clutter is stuff that seems important, but really isn't. Give your things this quiz, and if they don't pass, it's time to let them go.

Acknowledge You Have a Problem with Debt

Debt limits freedom. It's as simple as that. The process of getting out of debt first starts with acknowledging that it really is a problem. This simple act will radically impro

How to Spend Less on Everything in 2014

Many of us probably resolved to "spend less" this year, but didn't give the "how" much thought. Here are five "how's" to get you started.

Cooking from Scratch: Where's the Work?

Over the past couple of years, I've moved more toward cooking as much from scratch as I can. I've tried to isolate the places where the biggest concentration of work is in cooking

5 Creative, Simple, and Frugal Recipes for Leftover Turkey

It's that time of year again. No, not the holiday season. The time when everyone and their mother tells you what to do with all that leftover turkey you're going to have in a week.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill

Today we found some stellar articles on reducing your water bill, cutting wedding costs when you are the guest, and keys to success.

8 Signs an ETF Isn't Right for You

There are thousands of ETFs out there. Before you go buying willy-nilly, you might want to make sure they're right for you.

Are YOU on This List of Cushiest Retirement Jobs?

If you think the retirement benefits at your job leave more to be desired, consider one of these alternatives!

Best Money Tips: Steps to Get Out of Debt

Today we found some great articles on getting out of debt, beating rising food prices, and facts on your social security statement.

6 Easy Ways to Spring Clean Your PC

With all the hustle and bustle of the new season, it may be easy to forget about one important item in your home that could really benefit from a good cleaning -- your PC!

13 Easy Ways to Improve Your Brain

Keep your brain in top form with these easy — and fun — exercises and resources. Go ahead, get smarter!

These 5 Money-Saving Hacks Are a Huge Waste of Time

When you want to save a little cash, money hacks can be great. But, beware. Some are really just swapping a few cents for your valuable time.

Jack Bauer Never Buys Anything — How TVs Frugalest Characters Get by With Less

From Jack Bauer to Scooby-Doo, there are plenty of TV characters who know how to squeeze a dollar. Here are nine to watch for.

Ask the Readers: Camp Much? (Chance to win $20!)

We want to know if you love to camp and how you make it an amazing (and affordable) experience. Do you camp every year? Or do you leave the experience to those

Best Money Tips: The Travel Edition

Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on travel!

4 Places to Start Your Debt Management Crusade

Taking control of debt is essential to preventing it from getting out of hand. Here are some tips to get you started with a debt management plan.

9 Financial Lessons People Learn in High School — Did You?

While high schoolers don't often have complicated financial lives, money is still part of growing up. Many early lessons carry on to adulthood.