New York is famously pricey, but it's also famously frugal, if you know where to look. Try some of these fun ways to take a $20 bite out of the Big Apple.
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
The internet has made it easier to research and book your own travel, but scams continue taking over the hotel booking space. Know how to spot those sketchy red flags.
Here is an easy to make Gluten-Free Bread recipe that is extremely affordable and much better tasting than store brands. Celebrate and have toast again!
This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though
The "Transforming Debt Into Wealth" guy claims he can make you debt-free in five-to-seven years. But is it really doable? We ran the numbers to find out.
The kind folks at Intuit have given us some free copies of TurboTax. I snagged one that I'm going to use to do my taxes, and once I'm done, I'll post a review and tell
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New York is famously pricey, but it's also famously frugal, if you know where to look. Try some of these fun ways to take a $20 bite out of the Big Apple.
The Ethics of Free: Is it Wrong to Get Free Stuff?
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
How to Spot a Hotel Booking Scam
The internet has made it easier to research and book your own travel, but scams continue taking over the hotel booking space. Know how to spot those sketchy red flags.
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The little things count, especially during a job interview. These are interview-busting details you don't want to overlook.
15 Surprisingly Valuable Uses for a Penny
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Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Delicious Homemade Gluten-Free Bread
Here is an easy to make Gluten-Free Bread recipe that is extremely affordable and much better tasting than store brands. Celebrate and have toast again!
5 Natural Wonders You Can See For Free
You can cross these wonders off your bucket list without paying an entrance fee. All you need to do is get yourself there.
10 Time-Management Fails — and How to Fix Them
You're never going to get more hours in the day, but with discipline, you can manage your time more efficiently.
25 Frugal Ways to "Pay It Forward"
Paying it forward — doing something nice for someone else — makes that person feel great AND improves your day. Here's how to do it frugally.
How Long Does It Take to Break Even With Solar Panels?
If you're worried about the cost of installing solar panels, know that'll you'll break even … and maybe sooner than you think.
Can You Afford to Follow Your Dreams? Can You Afford NOT to?
This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
6 Things You Should Always Buy at Department Stores
When you're trying to save big, you may try to avoid department stores — but for these six things, it's often worth the trip.
12 Great Side Jobs for Outdoorsy Types
If your 9-to-5 is crushing your spirits, consider one of these fresh air side hustles that'll get you outdoors — and unchained from your desk.
John Cummuta: Transforming Your Debt Into His Wealth
The "Transforming Debt Into Wealth" guy claims he can make you debt-free in five-to-seven years. But is it really doable? We ran the numbers to find out.
How to Get Your Car Ready for Hurricane Season
Prepping for hurricane season? Don't forget your car; it could literally save your life in a storm.
TurboTax: New features, and a chance to win a copy
The kind folks at Intuit have given us some free copies of TurboTax. I snagged one that I'm going to use to do my taxes, and once I'm done, I'll post a review and tell
7 Homemade Pet Products That Are Cheaper and Better Than Store Bought
Save money and keep your pets healthy and happy with pet gear you make at home for cheaper.
6 Ways Your Pet Can Earn a Paycheck
Raising a fur baby isn't cheap, but if you're clever, your pet can pay you back in spades.
5 Reasons to Choose Traditional Books Over E-Books
Carrying around a tablet with tons of titles may be convenient, but there are some good reasons why you should keep those paper books on your shelf.