Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
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So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
Today we found some fantastic articles on teaching kids about saving money, the best job hunting tips of the year, and things you must know about the Roth IRA for 2013.
Everyone's heard the adage, "Expect the best, prepare for the worst," but the truth is that many people are overly optimistic about the future. Being a worrier may sa
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Frugal Transport--bicycling
Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
10 Time-Management Skills That Will Help Your Kid Win at School
Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.
Best Money Tips: Get Great Deals on Outlet Purchases
Today we found some awesome articles on getting great deals on outlet purchases, making money teaching, and saving for retirement with an IRA.
The Joy of Disconnecting
Technology can be helpful, wonderful...and incessant. Discover why it's important to put the smartphone down and take a break.
How to Freeze Foods That "Don't Freeze Well"
Think you can't freeze it? Think again. Discover the best ways to put "unfreezable" foods on ice.
Renting is cheaper
Everybody has seen a rent-versus-buy analysis. Here's a different way to look at it.
Best Money Tips: 31 Brilliant Ways to Use Dish Soap
Today we found some great articles on brilliant uses for dish soap, financial habits worth picking up, and ways to shop without spending any money.
529 Plans for College Expenses: What’s Cool and What’s Quirky
529 plans for college expenses are very cool but extremely quirky. Cool federal-tax benefits, which were temporary and set to expire in just a few years, have been made permanent b
Quick travel ideas
So, I'm finishing up at my old job this week and things are crazy. Thus, I offer you some of the best travel tips that just might save you some money.
For Best Results, Turn Your Kid's Pants Inside Out
Designer kids’ clothes are not cheap. And while boutique looks are adorable and all the rage for younger tots, they don’t exactly fit into our
Score $240 a Year Doing This One Thing
What could you do with an extra $20 a month? Whatever it is, there may not be an easier way to earn it than this.
From Sweet Tea to Chai: Delicious Homemade Tea Recipes
Hot or cold, tea is a remarkably versatile beverage. Whether simple or fancy, hot or cold, discover 10 delicious and frugal ways to enjoy tea.
8 Signs Your House Is Holding You Back
Your house is supposed to help you build net worth. But if it's crushing you financially, it might be time to move on.
I Got Duped! Dealing With Credit Card and Merchant Disputes
So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
Best Money Tips: Teaching Kids About Saving Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on teaching kids about saving money, the best job hunting tips of the year, and things you must know about the Roth IRA for 2013.
Pessimism Pays - Why Expecting the Worst Can Save You Money
Everyone's heard the adage, "Expect the best, prepare for the worst," but the truth is that many people are overly optimistic about the future. Being a worrier may sa
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10 Affordable Ways to Make Your Holiday Gifts Look Amazing
Don't blow your gift budget on the wrapping! These savvy alternatives are both adorable and frugal.
Should You Ever Buy Eyeglasses Online?
You just may see the savings extra clearly when you buy your next pair of prescription glasses online.
The False Allure of Compound Interest
You've seen stories about compound interest adding up to big savings. That can happen — but often, it's not the whole truth.