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The 11 Best and Worst Things to Buy Used

Books? Yep! Houses? Absolutely! Swimwear? Ack, no! Those and other thrift store buys sorted into best and worst.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences I've Earned With Credit Card Rewards

Need a little travel inspo for all those rewards miles you've racked up? Check out these unforgettable ways to see the world — for free.

25 Ways to Say Thanks

A sincere "thank you" can mean a lot — here are 25 wholehearted, creative, and frugal ways to make it happen.

How to Get Paid to Take Online Surveys

Get tips for finding legitimate online paid surveys plus a ranking of the best survey sites that really pay.

9 Countries Where You Don't Need a Campsite to Camp for Free

Enjoy the great outdoors at absolutely no cost in these nine amazing countries.

22 Fun and Free Summertime Exercise Ideas

Summer is the perfect time to have fun outside and get fit. Here are more than 20 ways to enjoy yourself and exercise at the same time.

Ask the Readers: Do You Own Apple Products?

Tell us whether you own Apple products and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Women Are Responsible For Inequalities in the Workplace

It’s not news that women tend to hit glass ceilings in the workplace far sooner than men do. It’s also not news that women tend to earn less money than their male counterparts in e

What You Need to Know About Adding Another User to Your Credit Card

Adding an authorized credit card user can help someone build their credit. But how exactly will it affect yours?

Is it worth paying more for faster shipping?

"Free shipping" is often advertised as attractive bait for you to take action and buy something! That is, until you find out it's not free after all. Here are tips & tricks to help

Delayed Gratification and the Secret to Will Power

Saving is nothing more than delayed gratification in action, but trying to defeat our desires for instant gratification outright is often a dead-end endeavor. It's easier if you en

How to Build Wealth in a Depressed Economy

Recessions seem like they're just doom-and-gloom, but they can also be a great time to implement your wealth-building strategy.

109 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Start Doing Today

It doesn't take a lot to brighten someone's day. Here are more than a hundred of them!

20 Delicious Ways to Use Pineapple

Tough on the outside, sweet on the inside, delicious pineapple adds a tropical touch to dishes sweet and savory.

Travel and Money: Carrying Decoy Wallets

Here’s a technique for protecting your cash — and your identity — from being stolen in one fell swoop when you're traveling.

The Secret to Getting Great Hotel Rates Anytime

For almost every destination there's a right time for discounts and a wrong time. Book at the right time, and save big.

24 Train Hacks From an Amtrak Veteran

Make travel by train as comfortable (and frugal) as it is romantic with these money-saving Amtrak train travel tricks.

5 Types of Overspenders — Which One Are You?

There are different types of chronic overspenders. Which one are you?

The Backdoor to Amazon's 70% off deals

I'm completely crazy about a new site I've just discovered. It's called Jungle Crazy and it's brought to you by those nice folks who also gave you RetailMeNot and BugMeNot. What is it? [more]

9 Simple Ways to Stop Impulse Buying

I can't tell you that changing your shopping habits will be easy, but these simple strategies can help you lock down your impulse spending.