Everyone who cares about frugality understands that it often involves becoming more self-reliant. The following is a list of kitchen staples that I quit buying, and how I’ve made i
It's no secret that college tuition and the related expenses can be daunting for students and families. Here are seven tips for minimizing the costs of college.
For most employees, a new job is the best opportunity for a significant pay raise. Get the salary you want (and deserve!) with these simple negotiating guidelines.
Yeah, we all know that Black Friday has good deals. But from the history of the name to tips for shopping and more, learn everything else about the "holiday."
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5 Foods I Grew Tired of Buying, and How I Quit
Everyone who cares about frugality understands that it often involves becoming more self-reliant. The following is a list of kitchen staples that I quit buying, and how I’ve made i
Fight the Post-Holiday Blues: 20 Cheap Ways to Make January Special
If you've got the post-holiday blues, don't worry — here are 20 inexpensive ways to make January feel a little bit less blah.
Get It in Writing: A Quick Guide to Agreements and Contracts
Get any deal you make in writing — and make sure you understand what the contract actually means.
Best Money Tips: How to Retire Early
Today we found some stellar articles on how to retire early, ways to keep your security deposit, and how to get free prescription drugs.
7 Apps for the Tech-Challenged Traveler
Not so smartphone-savvy? No worries. These travel apps are easy to use and super helpful.
Everything You Need to Know About Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
The names Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae probably ring a bell, especially if you've applied for a mortgage lately — but who or what, are they, exactly?
Degrees of Frugality: 7 Tips for the College-Bound
It's no secret that college tuition and the related expenses can be daunting for students and families. Here are seven tips for minimizing the costs of college.
How to Negotiate Higher Pay at Your Next New Job
For most employees, a new job is the best opportunity for a significant pay raise. Get the salary you want (and deserve!) with these simple negotiating guidelines.
10 Tips for Balancing Love and Money
When it comes to money in relationships, love alone isn't enough to build a life together — it also takes communication and honesty.
Find Love With These Fun and Cheap First Date Ideas
Forget dinner and a movie. A killer first date should be about the two of you, and the world you can explore — together.
10 Weird Ways to Get Things Done That Might Work For You
Feel like your to-do list just goes on and on, no matter what you do? Try these (especially #5), and see if you aren't closer to "done."
5 Money Lessons I Learned From Watching Wheel of Fortune
What can missing letters and a big spinning wheel teach about personal finance? Plenty, if you know where to look.
How to Get What You Want on Customer Service Calls
Learn 8 effective strategies for getting what you want on customer service calls. Communicate better, communicate smarter and get your problem solved!
Turkey Dinner for Two
Recently we've grown tired of traveling to big, traditional Thanksgiving gatherings, so we decided to create new traditions for just the two of us.
13 Dumb Little Purchases You Need to Stop Making Today
All small purchases add up quickly and ruin budgets, but these wastes are just silly — or even harmful. Find out what not to buy.
These Apps and Extensions Find Online Deals for You — Automatically
To save big bucks while online shopping, you just need to add some plugins to your browser.
Turn Your Home Into a Rental in 9 Easy Steps
Whether it's your primary residence or a second, turning your place into someone else's rented abode is a great way to generate extra cash.
It's Time to Drop These 6 Rules of Money Etiquette
Sometimes old-fashioned etiquette is nice, but when it comes to money, sometimes it's completely out of step.
8 Ways to Get Student Loan Debt Forgiveness
A college education leaves many of us in debt. Loan forgiveness programs may be able to help — find out if you're eligible for one.
All About Black Friday
Yeah, we all know that Black Friday has good deals. But from the history of the name to tips for shopping and more, learn everything else about the "holiday."