Whether you're at the mall or online, retailers have plenty of tricks to help separate you from your cash. Learn what they are so you can shop smarter.
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If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
It’s no secret that many of us are looking for something different in life. And one of the biggest things we can change about our lives is how we work. If we are not tied to a desk
Retirement safety nets like pensions are fast becoming a thing of the past. Plan your own strategy with these easy tips to supercharge your retirement.
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How Retailers Manipulate You Into Spending
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The 5 Best Coffee Grinders
The best way to get fresh, coffee-shop quality java at home is to grind your own beans. Make it happen with one of these great grinders.
Retirement on the installment plan
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15 Smartest Ways to Save at Sephora
Sephora has every beauty product you could ever need, but at those prices? Here's how to save big at your favorite makeup mecca.
Should Life Insurance Be Purchased as an Investment?
From term insurance to whole life, what you should know.
3 Surprising Ways to Save on Wireless Bills
Cell phone voice and data charges can climb in a hurry. Keep your cell data bill manageable by managing your plan, and your usage, more cleverly.
6 Smart Ways to Help Your Appliances Retain Their Value
Keeping household appliances spick, span, and humming like brand-new and they'll keep their worth for years to come.
The 5 Best Paper Shredders
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Can You Save Money by Renting Textbooks?
When I went to college it was unheard of to rent textbooks, but a number of outfits such as Chegg, Campus Book Rentals, and BookRenter.com have sprung up in the last few years that
Don't Despair Over Small Retirement Savings
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Three E-Books to Help You Make Money, Travel, and Change Your Life
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Even the matinee is expensive these days, but with these 13 options, you always catch a flick for free.
8 Ways to Buy Organic and Still Be Frugal
Organic food and produce usually comes at a premium, but with some smart shopping, you don't have to spend your whole paycheck to get it.
10 Easy Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement
Retirement safety nets like pensions are fast becoming a thing of the past. Plan your own strategy with these easy tips to supercharge your retirement.
Best Credit Cards for Jewelry Stores
A guide to the best jewelry store credit cards.
Save Money by Making Your Own Mustard?
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11 Food Additives You're Probably Eating Every Day (and What They Do)
It's almost impossible to avoid these 11 food additives in a modern, processed-food diet. Learn what else is in your food besides food.
My 5 Favorite Funny Christmas Gifts
Let me help you get a jump on shopping for Christmas 2011: Here are some of my favorite frugal and funny gifts from this year.
6 Times You Should Drive Instead of Fly
Face it — flying these days is a hassle, especially if you're flying with family. Here's how to decide if you should just drive, instead.