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This Simple Negotiating Trick Puts Money in Your Pocket

This simple negotiating tactic can help you earn and save more money — and it can do a whole lot more for you, too.

25GB of FREE online media storage.

Don't leave home without it! Seriously, this is a great resource for file sharing. I often have files that are at least 500MB, sometimes a 1GB. You can't email those, they usually get bounced. [more]

Alternative Uses for Everything in Your Bathroom

From soap to combs to conditioner, the products on your bathroom shelves are more useful than you might realize. Discover alternative uses for 20 products.

25 Things You Shouldn't Buy at the Grocery Store

The grocery store has become a one-stop shop for a variety of items. But doing all of your shopping at the Piggly Wiggly might be costing you serious cash.

How to Organize Your Paperwork in Just 10 Minutes a Week

If your financial filing system is more "pile" than file, take heart. Learn to control your documents — and make tax time and a lot else much easier.

Healthy, frugal eating

Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts.  First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich.  Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi

The 5 Best Toaster Ovens

Whether you want to toast up some bread or do some counter-top cooking, a toaster oven is great tool for energy-efficient food preparation.

22 Fun and Free Summertime Exercise Ideas

Summer is the perfect time to have fun outside and get fit. Here are more than 20 ways to enjoy yourself and exercise at the same time.

Five More Tips For Eating In Restaurants And Sticking To A Budget

Even if you are working hard to keep your discretionary spending to a minimum, you can still enjoy a restaurant meal once in awhile.

Is Uber Saving or Costing You Money?

We all know that Uber is super convenient, but is it actually saving you money? Let's find out!

Pack Up Your House: Tips for Saving Money (and Sanity) on a Move

Moving can be overwhelming and more costly than you can imagine if you are unprepared. Here are some tips to keep in mind to make your move more efficient and more cost-consciou

5 Tips for My Career-Clueless College Self

Going to college without knowing what career you want is tough...and very common. Here's what I'd tell my pre-college self if I could hop back in time.

Why You Should Buy a Desktop Computer

Sleek, shiny laptops are all the rage, but I don't think they're worth the cost. Here's why I choose bulky, non-sexy technology for my computing needs.

Germ Killin' Machine

Guarding against germs doesn't have to be a chemical-filled experience. To get rid of germs in your kitchen sponge (and there ARE germs in you kitchen sponge), do the following: [more]

Create Your Own Raise

If you haven't gotten a raise recently, maybe you need to create your own. Here's how.

10 Fun, Practically Free Ways to Make New Friends

Whether you've just moved to a new town, are feeling shy, or just want to talk to some interesting people, try out these great ways to meet new folks.

Good Debt, Bad Debt

Whether debt is good or bad depends on how you spend the money. From best to worst, here are the four categories of debt that one writer uses.

Tax Document Checklist: What to Gather Before Doing Your Taxes

Don't wait until the last minute start collecting your tax documents and receipts. Instead, get everything together early with this checklist.

6 Ways to Pay Less Money For A College Degree

A four-year college degree can be one of the most expensive purchases in a person’s lifetime. In fact, many hard-working professionals continue to pay for their college education l

How a Big Family Survives in a Home With One Bathroom

Sharing a single bathroom with a large family or several roommates isn't ideal. Here's how a family of seven (and growing!) makes it work.