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Throw a House Party for Free

Are you the type that likes to have everyone over to your house? How would you like to score free party goods for your next gathering?

Ask the Readers: Should College Students Have a Credit Card?

Tell us if you think college students should have a credit card and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: Maximize Your Savings When Buying in Bulk

Today we found some fantastic articles on maximizing your savings when buying in bulk, ways to spend less on your dog, and hidden costs of college.

Cricket's $5,600 Giveaway: Plus $1,000 Just for Our Readers

Fun daily challenges with many chances to win thousands of dollars in prizes!

Best Money Tips: Cheap Summer Activities for Families

Today we found some awesome articles on cheap summer activities for families, teaching kids about money, and making the most of your time.

Emergency food supplies for the lazy skinflint

Anyone who's read Linsey’s great article on freezer emergencies will already have a great head start on saving your food, should the worst happen. But what about another solution a

An Inexpensive Diversion

My digital era middle-school-aged son has adopted the use of a low-tech, low-cost entertainment device. I have put much effort into convincing him to balance his love of technology

5 Most Common Tax Mistakes Made by College Grads

College grads, your homework isn’t over. Your next assignment is making sure you get the most tax breaks possible.

My 2016 Budget Challenge: Affording Education

For Max, a new career means learning a whole new skill set. Find out how she's achieving it while keeping to her strict budget.

Everything You Need to Know About Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

The names Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae probably ring a bell, especially if you've applied for a mortgage lately — but who or what, are they, exactly?

Going All-In: What Texas Hold 'Em Can Teach You About Investing

Poker's not just about gambling anymore! Interested in investing? Have a lot of poker know-how but not much in the world of finances? Need an excuse to play some more? Read on for

A champion of savings over spending

We're subjected to constant barrage of unhelpful advice to the effect that what the economy needs is more spending. (The stimulus program is one piece of this.) It's kind of unde

Teaching Children About the "Other" December Holidays

By teaching our children about the "other" December holidays, we can help them to learn about cultures and traditions that are different from their own.

Best Money Tips: Essential Tips for Summer Safety

Today we found articles on essential tips for enjoying summer safely, how food choices can endanger wildlife, and tips for shopping at Ikea.

How to Survive (And Perhaps Thrive) On a Teacher's Salary

In today’s economic climate, many people would be grateful to have any kind of salary, but it’s a fact that many teachers and other service professionals have always been strugglin

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 11/22

Today's deals include 60% off Transcend flash memory and drives, 45% off Energizer Max alkaline batteries, $15 Superhero Aprons, and more!

Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes While Rebuilding Your Credit

It takes hard work to give your credit score a kick in the pants. Don't sabotage it with these five screw-ups.

24 Helpful Travel Hacks to Make Flying Stress-Free

From drop-off at the curb to touchdown at your destination, flying is filled with stress inducers. Take the edge off with some simple relaxers.

Ask the Readers: Are You Saving Up for an Emergency?

We want to hear your thoughts on food storage. Do you do it for emergency insurance? Do you have it only as a result of amazing CVS deals gone wild? Is it something you feel is imp

Best Money Tips: Ways to Maximize Savings at Costco

Today we found some amazing articles on maximizing your savings at Costco, smart ways to cut your electricity bill, and how to become a millionaire.