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What's Your Financial Philosophy? What It Means To Live Below Your Means
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Best Money Tips: Squeeze Extra Savings Out of Your Paycheck
Today we found some great articles on squeezing extra savings out of your paycheck, benefits of being self-motivated, and retirement planning.
Working While You Wait
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What Does “YMMV” Mean? The Official Guide to Decoding the Language of Frugality
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14 Useful Items Hotels Usually Provide for Free
If you forgot an essential travel item, don't stress! The hotel probably has it — for free.
No Limit, No Interest: What’s the Deal with Charge Cards?
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9 Car Parts That Are Safe to Buy Used
Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.
The 5 Best Chainsaws
Whether you need to trim a tree or cut up firewood, a chainsaw can help you make short work of it. Here are our picks for the five best.
How to Put Your Spouse on a Budget Without Ruining Your Marriage
Get your spouse on the same financial page as you with these easy (and even fun!) budgeting tips.
How to Sell Yourself to Potential Employers
First impressions matter at every step of the job search. Start presenting the very best you with these six must-do tips.
This Creative Shopping Strategy Could Save You Tons
Forget making a "To Buy" list. Instead, focus on what you didn't buy, and watch your savings add up.
Solving a Debt Dilemma with Debt Settlement
Paying half a bill is better than paying it all. But is going to a debt settlement company the way to do it? Understand how these companies work, then decide for yourself.
Contingency Plans
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Stay Focused: 300+ Tips for Staying Focused
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Eat Well on the Cheap
Today we found some fantastic articles on eating well on the cheap, saving on airline fees, and the best and worst cities for savers.
12 Instant Pot Recipes That Will Save You Money
The Instant Pot just may be your perfect solution to easy, multi-purpose meal-making on the cheap.
I Finally Canceled Comcast Cable…Before It Hurt More Than My Wallet
Treat me poorly once, Comcast, shame on you. Provide startlingly awful customer service again, and you lose my business entirely.
Sun Screens Can Really Cost You – By the Ounce or By the Tumor
Some sunscreens might not do everything they claim to. Here's how to make sure your skin is actually protected.
Travel and Money: Using Your Credit Card on the Road
Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take to stay safe.
Mental Tricks That Will Help You Hate Winter Less
With the endless falling of snow, winter can be a miserable time. Hate it a little less by adding these clever mental tricks to your arsenal.