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7 Shopping Jedi Mind Tricks and How to Spot Them

Don't let Obi-Wan sell you anything: Learn how to spot these subtle sales tricks from retailers.

Best Money Tips: Make Your House Look Awesome for $50 or Less

Today we found some great articles on making your house look awesome for $50 or less, ways to save $1,000 for holiday shopping, and cash-back websites for online shoppers.

5 Frugal, Non-Depressing Ways to Spend NYE

Don't let the hype around New Year's Eve spoil your budget — or your mood. Have a fun, non-spendy evening with people you care about.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Groceries at Walmart

Today we found some great articles on ways to save money on groceries at Walmart, the golden rules of decluttering, and how to simplify your finances.

6 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Property Manager

Property managers can help you profit from rental property. Before you sign up, make sure you know what you're getting for their share of the profit.

This Simple Shopping List Strategy From $5 Meal Plan Will Save You Big

Shop smarter, save better. Keep to your grocery budget with a great grocery shopping strategy from the pros at $5 Meal Plan.

How to Watch Sports Without Cable TV

Cutting the cable cord is hard, especially for sports fans. But from online streaming to the good ol' sports bar, there are some ways to make it easier.

Best Money Tips: Habits of Highly Successful People

Today we found some great articles on the habits of highly successful people, what you must to do retire early, and ways to save yourself from a fake sale.

Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting

Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work? I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]

Take One More Thing Seriously

When time and money are tight, it's natural to try to narrow down what you're trying to get done. But the opposite might be what you really need.

How the rich stay rich; a lesson in lateral thinking

A friend recently told me the story of how a millionaire thinks. Not every millionaire of course, just one in particular. It's ingenius, as you will discover. But it really mad

6 Ways to Score a Black Friday Deal Without Leaving Home

Skip the lines and score great Black Friday deals and doorbusters from the comfort of home. No camping out required.

14 Tasty, Frugal Eggplant Recipes

Whether you like it on its own or as a meat replacement, discover delicious recipes for these purple-skinned pieces of produce.

6 Totally Free Babysitting Alternatives

Going on a date when you have kids can be expensive, but these creative, free babysitting alternatives will have the whole family looking forward to date night.

8 Ways Valentine's Day Picks Your Pocket

On Valentine's Day, you want to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. Just watch out for these common, Cupid-themed money traps.

Ask the Readers: What Subscriptions Do You Pay For?

Tell us what subscriptions you pay for and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

I Bond rates go to zero

Since 1998, the US Treasury has had a pretty good deal for small savers who were worried about inflation--the Series I Savings Bond.  The interest it paid was based on inflation pl

Ask the Readers: Have You Started Holiday Prep?

Tell us if you've started to prep for the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The 10 Best Cycling Apps for $5 or Less

Need to map a ride or track your training? Keep your crank turning with the help of one of these 10 easy-to-use, and inexpensive, smartphone apps.

How to Keep Long-Term Travel From Ruining Your Career

Long-term travel can harm your career and your job prospects, but it doesn't have to. Learn how to make your long-term travel work for your career.