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Prizes and Freebies from CoupSmart for the iPhone

This week, I discovered a new iPhone app called CoupSmart when a reader alerted me to the fact that they had won $200 just for using it. Here’s the scoop for anyone else who’s int

5 Smart Ways to Save on Back-to-School Clothing

Back-to-school means lots of new clothes — and not just for kids. Whether shopping for students or former students, stick with a plan and save.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money and Still Have the Wedding of Your Dreams

Today we found articles on ways to save and still have the wedding of your dreams, mistakes to avoid with your retirement plan, and financial tips for your last month of college.

12 Unique Ways to Use School Supplies

If you went overboard stocking school supplies this year, don't fret. There's plenty of cool re-uses for your plethora of pencils and erasers.

The Best Ways to Whiten Your Teeth

Sparkling white teeth look great, but we don't all have the cash to spend on expensive procedures. Find out the best ways to whiten at any budget.

Best Money Tips: How to Save Old Towels

Today, we share frugal ways to rescue your old towels, handy tax apps for the iPhone and Android, and tasty tips for homemade vegetable broth.

How to Make 8 Trending Halloween Costumes on the Cheap

Just two weekends until Halloween! That's plenty of time to put together one or two of these clever, trendy costumes.

Simple Recipes for a Frugal Vegetarian Thanksgiving

From a fondue appetizer to a pecan pie dessert, here's a frugal Thanksgiving feast that's good for wallet, body, and soul.

Best Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car

Today we found some awesome articles on the best time to buy a car, how to spend less on lunch, and what to do when you have too much debt.

Best Money Tips: How to Eat Organic on the Cheap

Today we found some great articles on how to eat organic on the cheap, clever ways to save money and time on holiday travel, and money lies that are holding you back.

13 Must-Have Kitchen Purchases Under $10

You can spend hundreds on kitchen utensils and gear, or much, much less if you shop smart and pick the right $10 essentials — like these.

Best Money Tips: 10 Signs You've Gone From Frugal to Cheap

Today we found some great articles on the signs that you’ve gone from frugal to cheap, how to spend less on groceries this year, and ten ways you’re throwing money away.

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Debt Ceiling Contingency Plans

What will the Treasury do if there's no increase in the debt ceiling, and what should you do with your investments?

Best Money Tips: Sustainable Frugality Tips

Today we found some great articles on sustainable frugality tips, healthy snacks that are cheaper to make at home, and a new obstacle to Amazon’s drone delivery.

Burn More Calories With These 8 Frugal Foods

While the title "superfood" is usually reserved for nutritional foods, any snack that aids in weight loss is super, too. Like these — try some!

Best Money Tips: How to Travel the World on a Budget

Today we found some great articles on ways to see the world on a budget, why you just overpaid at the store, and the smart way to lend money to friends and family.

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A raising tide lifts all boats. We're sharing the wealth with some other great blog articles on living life frugally.

Guide to Better Style: The Curated Closet

Closet a mess? Wardrobe uninspiring? Take a look at how to transform the chaos into a collection that reflects your personal style.

4 Unexpected Costs of a Higher-Paying Job Offer

Accepting a higher-paying job offer is an automatic "yes," right? Not exactly — here's why you may want to turn the money down.