Whether you're reaching for a new goal, acquiring a new skill, or turning over a new leaf, a mantra can help you stay on track. Read on to find one that works for you.
Stay-at-home parents are busy, but if you can find a few hours a day, you can earn extra cash. Personal Finance expert Bob Lotich suggests some opportunities.
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
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Our grandmothers didn't just know how to make delicious, simple food; they also knew how to make it darn frugal, as our Senior Editor shows in her book.
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Whether you're reaching for a new goal, acquiring a new skill, or turning over a new leaf, a mantra can help you stay on track. Read on to find one that works for you.
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Can I Eat This? A Quick Guide to Expiration Dates and Food Safety
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
17 Reasons to Look Forward to 2017
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The Wesabe free online personal finances tool will shut down effective July 31st, 2010. If you are a Wesabe user, you have until then to download all of your data.&nb
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Before you hire a realtor and put up that For Sale sign, you'll want to ask yourself these home-selling questions.
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Millennials are stuck making some tough money calls. Unfortunately, it's their retirement fund that gets hit the hardest.
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There's nothing frugal about borrowing to support a lavish lifestyle. But for essential big purchases, it's okay to visit your bank.
Little Old Lady Recipes: Classic Frugal Cooking
Our grandmothers didn't just know how to make delicious, simple food; they also knew how to make it darn frugal, as our Senior Editor shows in her book.
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Debt is not a fact of life. Learn from the lifestyles of those who break free and get on track to following them out of the hole.
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My Personal Productivity Rules...What Are Yours?
What's the best way to get more productive? Your way. Here's my list of personal productivity rules, a starting point for you to figure out your own.
The Comprehensive Guide to Identity Theft: Everything You Need to Know
Here is everything you need to know about identity theft and how to prevent it.
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Frugal Red Herrings: Money-Savers That Cost You in Other Ways
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Better cars are not the answer
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A mortgage refinance can save you tons, right? Not always.
How Much Should You Invest?
Knowing how much you should invest can be a very difficult (and very personal) question. Read this overview of your options to help you decide.