School clothes, school supplies, sign-up fees and more: the cost of education, whether public or private, seems to go up every year. As long as it's for your son or daughter's educ
Listen, I know I can be an elitist sometimes, but I occasionally shop at Walmart. But regardless of how good the deals are, how could any, or all, of the merchadise inside a Wal-ma
During the Great Depression, simple frugality was the only way to get by. There was a saying that everyone lived by: "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." There's a l
Some experts think that surfing the web can you make you more productive at work. Then again, so might amphetamines, which begs the question, at what point does it get to be too mu
Today we found articles on small habits that steal your happiness, tips for saving money on groceries, and ways to get cheap or free vet care for your pet.
MagicJack is a device that claims to offer unlimited local and long distance calling for just $20/year. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? I decided to dig around for myself.
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If the hefty price tag is dampening your enthusiasm for fair trade, get smart about sourcing your ethically produced must haves.
Get Free High-End Haircuts as a Hair Model
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When are we most likely to tell little white lies (and even some whoppers)? When money's at stake, of course.
How many human lives is a flat panel TV worth?
Listen, I know I can be an elitist sometimes, but I occasionally shop at Walmart. But regardless of how good the deals are, how could any, or all, of the merchadise inside a Wal-ma
Five Frugality Hacks Straight Out of the Great Depression
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Matt Miller's new Tyranny of Dead Ideas proves to be an insightful, fun read.
How to Choose and Store Fruit for Maximum Freshness and Flavor
Cut down on food (and dollar) waste by learning how to choose fresh fruits and how to store them once you bring them home.
How to Use New Toys to Teach Kids About Money
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5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Search and Destroy
It's Day Three of your plan to tackle debt reduction. Where can you trim the fat from your budget to find extra cash to direct toward debt?
How to Start Saving Money With Skype: A Beginner's Guide
I use Skype daily to make free online calls. It's so simple even my parents are doing it!
Are You Addicted to the Internet?
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Using Money to Track Swine Flu
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The Self-Employed Person's Guide to Getting Credit
Being self-employed is amazing — until you find yourself struggling to get financing. These tips will have lenders loving you.
How to Balance Saving for Retirement, Emergency Fund, and Paying Off Debt
Funding the personal finance Big Three — debt repayment, retirement, and emergency cash — is possible if you follow a balanced plan, like this one.
Life Skills 101: How to Deliver Bad News to Anyone
Bad news isn't easy for anybody involved — speaker or listener. Make it as painless as possible by following these suggestions.
Best Money Tips: Small Habits That Steal Your Happiness
Today we found articles on small habits that steal your happiness, tips for saving money on groceries, and ways to get cheap or free vet care for your pet.
Best Money Tips: How to Succeed Even When You Fail
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Is MagicJack a Scam?
MagicJack is a device that claims to offer unlimited local and long distance calling for just $20/year. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? I decided to dig around for myself.