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8 Ways to Minimize Costs and Maximize ROI on Employee Travel

Whether you have a sales force of two that only does the occasional overnight, or you maintain an army of road warriors and have your own travel coordination department, these 8

How to Keep Social Media From Ruining Your Vacation

We all want to take the perfect vacation selfie, but is it really worth ruining your trip?

31 Productive Things to Do in January to Start the New Year Off Right

Make this year your greatest by making January your most productive month ever with this collection of simple, life-enhancing daily to-dos.

5 Ways to Earn Cashback Rewards Without Extra Spending

You can earn hundreds of dollars of extra cash without spending more money.

6 Old Things in Your House That Have Serious Re-Sale Value

You'd be surprised how well some of your old stuff holds its value. Before you junk your junk, consider turning it into cash — it's easy money!

How to Make an Emergency Preparedness Kit

Don't put off prepping for a disaster until it's too late. It's time to get your emergency kit together, STAT.

Dump Cake and Other Sweet, Easy Treats

Yellow cake mix goes on sale all the time where I live. For under $10, you can usually score 15 or more boxes! This is great if you’re making cakes, but what if you just don’t have

These 5 Apps Will Help You Finally Organize Your Money

Any one of these easy-to-use apps will help you start and keep a budget that works for you. What are you waiting for?

3 Unexpected Hurdles You Might Encounter When Applying for Social Security Benefits

Social Security is not always a well-oiled machine. Don't get hung up on these snags when applying for benefits.

9 Ways to Save Big on Parking Costs

We waste a lot of money parking our cars. Here's how you can keep more dollars parked in your wallet.

11 Things You Can't Hide When Selling Your Home

Before you sell your home, make sure you know what you have to tell the new owners.

Are Meal Prep Subscription Boxes Worth It?

Meal subscription boxes bring fresh ingredients directly to your door for quick and easy meals. Find out if they're frugal, too.

11 Jobs With High Earnings and Growth

If you're looking to begin your first career, or switch to a better one, these are the jobs with the best prospects, near-term and long.

17 More Places to Buy, Sell, and Trade Books

A few weeks ago, Sasha wrote a great article about where to find books for less. Here are 17 more places to buy, sell, or trade books.

5 Ways to Make Retail Therapy Good for You

We usually caution against retail therapy — it's so wasteful! — but if you're gonna, at least try to reduce some of the harm.

Knowing When to Walk Away: Financial Planning for an Unknown Ending

People have a notion that they must amass a certain amount of money, no matter how long it takes, before they can retire. But what if it took you 40 years of work to reach $1 milli

What's To Love About Kmart

Kmart isn't perfect. Compared to its mass-merchant counterparts, its merchandise selections are generally slimmer and prices higher. And, its retail execution can be sloppy (appare

6 Celebrities With Shockingly Low Net Worths

You won't catch any of these spendthrift celebs on Frugal Lives of the Rich and Famous.

25 Simple Ways to Change Up Your Routine and Love Your Day

Stuck in a rut? Get out with these 25 ways to shake up your day and make it great!

Why Roth IRAs Are Ideal for Young Professionals

Young professionals (20s and 30s) who make a decision to start saving for retirement can do so in many different types of savings and retirement accounts.