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Best Money Tips: How to Take a Better Selfie

Today we found some great tips for a better selfie, how to create a minimalist wardrobe, and cheap ways to avoid fall illnesses.

8 Ways to Preserve Your Net Worth in Retirement

Financial security is more important in retirement than ever. Want to keep your net worth on the up and up? Here's how.

8 Steps to Starting a Retirement Plan in Your 30s

Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.

10 Things You Should Never Buy Used

Some thrifty buys just aren't worth the deal. You're better off buying new — or skipping the buy — on these secondhand "finds."

Best Money Tips: Smart, Simple Ways to Cut Your Electricity Bill

Today we found simple and smart ways to lower your electricity bill, the best exercise for weight control, and foods that will boost your energy.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 8/30, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Having a Frugal Labor Day Weekend! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Best Money Tips: Throw a New Years Bash for Less Cash

Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.

The Limits of Small Economies

People often recommend cutting out little expenses to help get back on financial track. What's rarely mentioned is that this alone won't solve the problem.

10 Gifts Everybody Gets, But Nobody Wants

Scented candles, tacky pajamas...we've all gotten at least a few of these duddy holiday gifts.

Instructables for the Extreme Cheap Lifestyle

Are you a super cheapskate with an affinity for making everything yourself? Here are some Instructables that will tickle your fancy! Learn to furnish your home, gather food, and

Best Money Tips: Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun

Today we found some fantastic articles on how to tighten your budget and still have fun, why hiring managers haven't called back, and borrowing money from family.

Frugal Ways to Stay in Touch on the Road

So you need to remain accessible while you're traveling, but don't want to succumb to your cellular provider's obscene roaming and long distance charges. Pay phones

Best Money Tips: Save a Bundle on Flowers

Today we found some fantastic articles on saving on flowers, getting cheap life insurance, and paying off student loans.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/16, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Keeping Graduation Season Frugal! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

The 5 Best Bread Machines

Making your own bread is a great way to get healthy, delicious loaves on the cheap. And with a bread machine, making fresh bread is as simple as pushing a button.

9 Surprising Things Your Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Cover

A word to the wise, homeowners — your insurance policy may not cover everything you think it does. Read the fine print!

Papa Murphy’s update: nice save.

As some of you are aware, I experienced the wait of all waits at Papa Murphy’s recently. Over one hour for a phone order, which left me fuming (partly at my own politeness for not

Best Money Tips: Save on Groceries Without Coupons

Today we found ways to save on groceries without clipping coupons, 45 new uses for old things, and what you shouldn’t buy at warehouse clubs.

Join America Saves Week February 24 to March 2nd

This week is officially America Saves Week 2008. This is a campaign started in 2007 by many government agencies and private entities to encourage Americans to save because the per

The 7 Things Every Frugal Person Should Have In Their Wallet

You never leave home without your wallet — and these seven items should always be inside!