Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
The United States House of Representatives just passed a massive mortgage bailout bill that includes many changes to the Federal Housing Administration and the Government Sponsored
Today we found helpful articles on small ways to pay it forward, things to throw away right now, and DIY reusable beeswax wraps that keep your food fresh and safe.
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For Amazing, Affordable Vacations, Travel Slowly
Regardless of how long your vacation is, the slower you travel and the less you plan, the more rewarding (and affordable!) your trip will be.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Vegetable Garden?
Tell us whether you have a vegetable garden and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Not free to be poor
Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
Books on Uncle Sam's Shelf
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
Best Money Tips: How to Find Cheap Flights
Today we found some awesome articles on how to find cheap flights, simple DIY frugal tips, and cheap anniversary ideas.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Holiday Gifts?
Tell us how you save money on holiday gifts and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Seller Funded Down Payment Assistance Charities - Scammers or Saints?
The United States House of Representatives just passed a massive mortgage bailout bill that includes many changes to the Federal Housing Administration and the Government Sponsored
Frugality and the Myth of Self-Denial
Contrary to popular opinion, frugality isn't all about self-denial. Discover how little luxuries can help keep you frugal.
Ask the Readers: Do You Volunteer Regularly?
Tell us whether you volunteer regularly and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
7 Frequent Flyer Rules to Go Farther on Fewer Miles
Travel reward points and miles are like dollars — you work hard to earn them, and you should spend them wisely. Learn how.
Ask the Readers: Where Would You Like to Retire?
Tell us where you would like to retire and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
7 Easy Ways to Have Energy After Work
It’s 5 p.m. Do you know where your energy went? Follow these easy suggestions to feel great at the end of your work day.
5 Places to Travel While the Dollar Is Strong
A strong U.S. dollar means good-value vacations for the travel savvy. Here's where to go to let your dollar take your further.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Way to Relax?
Tell us about your favorite way to relax and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
My 5 Best Thrift Store Finds of All Time
If American Pickers is your inspiration, you might marvel at the high value finds this writer (and avid picker) has scored at the thrift shop.
Best Money Tips: Slash Your Water Bill
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to slash your water bill, saving at the farmer's market, and ways to make money.
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Changed Careers?
Tell us if you have ever changed careers and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Budgeting for Study Abroad: What You'll Need, and How to Access Your Money
Studying abroad introduces students to a culture...and it can also be a crash course in budgeting and cash management. Here's what you need to know.
Best Money Tips: 20+ Small Ways to Pay It Forward
Today we found helpful articles on small ways to pay it forward, things to throw away right now, and DIY reusable beeswax wraps that keep your food fresh and safe.
Ask the Readers: How Much Do You Spend on Your Hobbies?
Tell us how much you spend on your hobbies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!