Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
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Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
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I got a notice from one of my credit cards a bit ago, announcing that they were raising the interest rate. It's only of theoretical interest to me, of course--I use credit cards f
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Declutter Now: Simple Rules You Must Follow to Stay Clutter Free
You don't have to follow ALL of these declutterifc rules to keep your place tidy — even if you just choose three or four to follow, you can start living clutter-free.
Best Money Tips: Never Buy These Things at a Thrift Store
Today we found articles on items you should never buy at thrift stores, free ways to make your skin more beautiful, and how to host a kid-friendly dinner party.
Best Money Tips: Cook Food From a Hotel Room
Today we found some awesome articles on cooking food from a hotel room, psychological life hacks, and building a resume when you have nothing to put on it.
When It's Time to Destroy Debt, Start With a Goal
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch f
Getting Started with Preserving: Mint Jelly
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
17 Cheap and Awesome Reusable Replacements for Disposable Products
You know disposables are bad for the planet — and your budget. These reusable replacements are cheaper and greener, and they're convenient, too.
CitiMortgage Told Me to Default on My Loan
Only in the completely screwed-up world of the lending industry would this be a logical and serious piece of advice. But that’s basically what I was told after calling CitiMortg
The Underground Guide to International Volunteering (Review)
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31 Delicious, Cheap Recipes That Use Up Your Herb Garden
Fresh, home-grown herbs are delicious and frugal — but can often go to waste. Use up your garden's bounty in these tasty cookies, cocktails, and more!
Are Your Five Senses Tricking You to Spend More?
An interesting take on how your senses affect your spending.
8 Common Myths About Starting a Small Business
Working for yourself is the American dream. If you dream too big though, you might buy into these entrepreneurial myths.
The 5 Best Bluetooth Earphones
Time to cut the cord on your music buds! These five Bluetooth earphones omit those annoying wires so that you can rock out in complete freedom.
Best Money Tips: How to Read Better
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Why Do a Credit Card Balance Transfer, and How?
Learn the pros and cons of transferring a credit card balance, as well as how to choose the right credit card for you.
14 Fun Ways to Spend a Snow Day Indoors
Winter days can be a drag, but with the right plan, you can turn the cabin fever into lots of fun.
6 Personal Finance Books You Should Read
If you're looking to deepen your personal finance knowledge, you'll profit by reading any of these six in depth and clearly written books.
How to Have a Successful Garage Sale
I recently had my first garage sale ever as an adult. It was a wild success, if I do say so myself. How’d I do it? Here are some things I did that might be helpful when you plan yo