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Having the right equipment for a backpacking trip can get really expensive really quick. Learn from my mistakes and save over $1000.
7 Bizarre Ways to Stay on Budget (That Actually Work)
Good for you if you've made a budget! If you're struggling to stick to it, try one of these offbeat motivators and get back on track.
Ruthless Frugality
Put some thought into where really cheap stuff comes from.
Tips to Prepare for a Health Emergency
Are you prepared for a health emergency? While we hope that we'll never be in that situation, it's always best to be prepared.
The 5 Best Camping Sleeping Pads
Maintaining comfort while camping doesn't have to be difficult. Get any of these sleeping pads and you'll get a restful night's sleep under the stars.
I'm Eating What? 12 Gross Things in Your Food
You are what you eat. Vitamins, minerals, protein, fat… and bugs, breast implants, and viruses. Wait, what? Discover what's really in your food.
The 5 Best Solar Chargers
Do your gadgets always run out of battery in the middle of the day? These five solar chargers let you use the sun to recharge them on the go.
The 8 Types of Bad Bosses — And How to Survive Them
The "bad boss" turns an otherwise good job into a nightmare. But if you know how to deal, you can survive … and even thrive!
Tax Planning: 5 Things to Do Before the End of the Year
There's a mere month left to 2010; learn what you should do now to maximize your tax savings.
Here's How Long Your Beauty Products Really Last
How long has that makeup been in your bag? Because there's a good chance it needs to be thrown out immediately.
4 Questions to Ask Before Buying Refurbished Appliances
Refurbed appliances can be a great deal — as long as you don't get taken.
This One Skill Can Make You a Better Boss
Being a boss is not easy. But, by learning this one skill, you can become a better manager, and leader, and bring greater success to your business.
4 Steps to Absorb the Cost of an at-Home Lifestyle
If you home-educate, work from home, or even just have a large family living together, it can wear your house — and your budget — out fast.
How to Save Big on Everything for Your Wedding
Your wedding day should be one of the happiest days of your life. But it shouldn't have to be one of the most expensive.
Boost Your Home's Value With These 5 Projects
What's a bathroom addition worth to you (besides a shorter wait for the shower)? As much as 20% of your home's value!
Best Money Tips: Make More Money
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to make more money, how to use and accrue frequent flyer miles, and steps to find a summer job.
The 7 Most Successful Women Investors
The world of finance is dominated by men with big portfolios. Learn how these seven women succeeded despite the odds.
Best Money Tips: 6 Basic Rules of Investing
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