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You love it on sandwiches. After you get to know it better, you'll also love peanut butter in your hair, on your windshield, and in your ice cream cones.
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Envelope System
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The Simplest Way to Live Simply — And Cheaply
Simple living starts from a single action — prioritize what matters. Learn how to take that basic step and the ones that follow come easy.
Beat the heat with cool summer meals
Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit to
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Before you put your home on the market take a look around. Would you buy a place that looks like yours?
7 Delicious Uses for Leftover Hot Dogs
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13 Natural and Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Sugar
Diabetics and non-diabetics alike can take positive steps to control blood sugar levels safely and naturally. Read on to find out what you can do.
8 Things Americans Were Better at in the 1950s Than Today
Americans used to be so good at basic skills — like saving money. Things have gone a bit downhill since the 1950s.
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!
The 5 Best Hair Growth Products for Men
The truth is that science still hasn't found a miracle hair growth serum, but these five hair regrowth products will help men with thinning hair.
Feeling Stuck? 100 Ways to Change Your Life
In 20 minutes, you too can change your life in 100 different ways. Check it out!
The 25 Best Things to Buy on Craigslist
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15 Great Jobs That Don't Pay Much
Money isn't everything — especially if you have a job that rewards you in ways dollars can't touch.
netSpend: The Story of the Visa Debit Card We Did Not Apply For
This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.
How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!)
For the last five years, one writer has traveled full-time on the cheap. Discover how she did it, and how you can too.
15 Unexpected Uses for Peanut Butter
You love it on sandwiches. After you get to know it better, you'll also love peanut butter in your hair, on your windshield, and in your ice cream cones.
How to Manage Your Money During a Spousal Separation
If you and your spouse decide to separate, you'll still need to agree on how to handle your money — together. Here's how.
The Guide to Staying at Hostels for People Over 30
Hostels aren't just for 20-somethings. No, really, even adults can slash the cost of lodging by staying at hostels instead of hotels.
3 Sources for Freelance Work at Home Jobs
Freelance work at home jobs are easier dreamed about than found, it sometimes seems. Here are three free ones I like to check on a regular basis.
The 6 Best Vacation Deal Websites
You need a getaway, but don't pack your bags just yet. You can save big on everything if you know where to shop for it online.