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Canned vs. Dried Beans: Which Are Cheaper?

Should you buy dried beans or canned? Discover which kind costs 50% less.

10 Quick Ways to Become More Hygienic

Guess what? Good hygiene means good health as well as good cleanliness. Clean up your act, inside and out.

20+ Things You Need in Your House to Keep Your Family Safe

Home is where the heart is — and where your family should always be safe. Don't skimp on these basic home safety precautions.

6 Ways New Grads Can Save on Moving Costs

Forget bribing your friends with pizza. These apps and services take a bite out of the cost and hassle of moving.

5 Ways to Dodge Peer Pressure to Spend

How do you resist the urge to spend money when you're with less-than-frugal friends? 5 tips inside.

The 5 Best Eyebrow Powders

Perfectly polished brows are the key to unlocking your beauty. Add any of these amazing five eyebrow powders to your makeup routine.

4 Best Tools for Tracking Your Rewards Miles

If you are signed up with several loyalty programs, you need these tools to make sure you’re not losing out on your rewards miles.

How The Economic Crisis Challenges Our Financial Beliefs

As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec

The 5 Best Pet Cameras

Keeping track of your pet's adventures isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these pet cameras and you'll get a peek into their world.

How to Get and Give Honest Feedback

Whether you don't know how to give criticism or want to get better at receiving it, here are some pointers that can make your confrontations smoother.

How Living in a Hotel Can Be Surprisingly Affordable

Believe it or not, living in a hotel can be an affordable housing option.

12 Amazing Home Buys Under $5

You wouldn't think $5 would buy much for the home these days, but these 12 useful things will solve hundreds of problems, inside and out.

5 Ways Self Care Can Actually Save You Money

Self care is never selfish; it's survival. And it can save you money, too!

5 Jobs That Pay Over $50K and Don't Require a Bachelor's Degree

If the high cost of college is keeping you away, don't worry; you won't need a degree for one of these well-paying jobs.

Ouch! 5 Ways to Make Paying for the Dentist Less Painful

Going to the dentist is unpleasant enough — don't make it worse by skipping some easy to reach savings.

Cooking With Kale: Easy Recipes for Real People

Kale is a frugal, healthy powerhouse that tastes great...if you know how to prepare it right. Incorporate kale into your diet with these simple recipes.

4 Mindful Spending Habits That Will Save You Money

These mindful spending strategies can help you resist those impulse buys.

The 5 Best Computer Keyboards

The design of a computer keyboard can make or break your productivity — and your hands! Type with ease and comfort with one of these top keyboards.

12 Ways You're Being a Terrible Employee

If you're guilty of any of these workday foibles, don't worry about winning the Employee of the Month trophy anytime soon.

The Psychology of Salaries: Do You Want to Know How Much Your Coworkers Make?

It's easy to get sucked into the whole drama of wondering what everyone you work with makes and how you stack up with them. But there's a delicate balance between making sure you'r