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Making direct deposit safe for the garnished

The US Treasury pays more money to more people than just about anybody in the world. Last year it disbursed more than $1.6 trillion in 982 million individual payments. As you can

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in March

Today we found helpful articles on how to save money in March, good goals for a more organized life, and spring gardening tips to help you save on produce.

Americans Spend Less Than Other Countries on These 9 Items

Americans may spend big on health care and education, but we save big bucks on these common purchases, on average. Do you?

Why do Facebook Ads not take me seriously?

Facebook and other social networking sites know an awful lot about you from what you say when you first sign up. As a single woman over 30 years of age, I got tired of Facebook ads

Make Your Own Deal Tracker

Deal-a-day websites like Woot! and Steep and Cheap are great places to go if you need a new piece of travel gear or gadget, these sites can be a great way to find it for cheap. Unf

Best Money Tips: Are You Guilty of These Frugal Fails?

Today we found helpful articles on frugal fails to avoid, how to create wealth using life insurance, and ways to curb your workaholism.

Year-End Holiday Celebrations for Less

Whether you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, or not, there are several small touches you can create that are both affordable and beautiful. My family has c

Best Money Tips: Slay Your Financial Fears

Today we found some fantastic articles on simple ways to slay your financial fears, whether it's cheaper to buy or stream music, and airline fees worth paying for.

Modifiers: 5 things that change an item's final price

Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 10/31

Today's great deals include 10-Piece Ceramic Cookware $54.99, BCBGeneration Dresses Under $85, Hunger Games paraphernalia, and more!

Choosing Local Businesses

The big-box stores might have everything you want at what seems to be a better price, but there are good reasons why you should buy local.

Don't worry about missing the bottom in houses

I've recently heard from several people who want to buy a house and are thinking that now may be the time. In particular, they're worried that waiting might cause them to "miss th

Bamboozled! The 4 Ways that Bamboo Products May Not be All That “Green”

We’ve all been there. Bopping down the aisles of your local home furnishings retailer and seeing all the “earth-friendly” products and tools that claim to be “sustainable.” Many o

8 Career Mistakes New Grads Make

Your career could be over before it even begins if you make any of these common missteps.

Frugal Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Bargain Babe

Julia Scott, aka Bargain Babe, is a classic example of someone who can balance the low-cost of frugal living with the time and effort needed to make life meaningful. Tonight’s int

Best Money Tips: Places to Sell Your Clutter for Cash

Today we found some fantastic articles on places to sell your clutter for cash, tips to track your spending, and ways to mastery in everyday life.

Ask the Readers: What's Your Best Post-Holiday Purchase? (Chance to win $10!)

What are you best after-holiday purchase stories? Do you love shopping after the season? When do you head out? If you don't, why not? Share your tips for a chance to win a $10

5 Mental Habits That Make the Rich Richer

You've hear of mind over matter? Here's how the rich put their minds over their money.

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