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5 Times Buying a Home With Cash Is Bad for Your Budget

If you have enough cash to buy a house, that's great! It still doesn't mean it's always the smartest financial move.

Best Money Tips: Pantry Staples for Any Meal

Today we found some great articles on pantry staples for any meal, misconceptions about happiness, and ways to stop emotional spending for good.

Best Money Tips: 7 Ways to Improve Your Finances in an Hour

Today we found articles on ways to improve your finances in the next hour, habits that foster wealth and success, and ways to score free Amazon gift cards.

12 Business Founders Who Succeeded Without a College Degree

Here are a few incredibly successful business founders who decided to take the leap and start a business without going to college.

Make These 6 Credit Card Moves Now to Prepare for Holiday Shopping

Before the holiday season is in full swing, make these money moves so you'll be prepared.

4 Ways to Get Cheaper Health Insurance

Obamacare made health care mandatory for most — and the healthcare market tricky for all. Learn to navigate the system and pay less for insurance.

How to Find Free (or Cheap) Health Resources

From preventive screenings to primary care, you can find free or inexpensive healthcare thanks to these websites, clinics, and other resources.

Best Money Tips: Don't Fall for These Weight Loss Gimmicks

Today we found articles on weight loss gimmicks that don’t actually work, ways to recover from holiday personal finance mistakes, and how to hire a financial team.

Pop That Corkage: A Cross-country BYO Roundup

BYOB is all the rage right now! Find out where you can bring your own wine to dinner in your favorite cities.

Best Money Tips: Secrets of a Rewarding Career

Today we found some awesome articles on secrets of a rewarding career, saving money at the grocery store, and IRS tax audit red flags.

10 Life Skills for Working Moms

It's no secret balancing work and family takes skill — these life skills, in particular, should be mastered by every working mom.

Do you write like a girl?

Based on some of the comments we get around here, it's safe to say that some of you might suspect me of possessing my very own pair of cajones. Attached ones, that is. Not, like, in a jar or something. [more]

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Easy Ways to Rein in Your Spending Without Sacrificing Fun

Think that frugality means sacrifice? Not necessarily. These four suggestions help you cut costs, not enjoyment.

The Financial Balancing Act: Musings on Balancing Being Responsible with Having Fun

Sometimes, balancing debt (or staying out of it) with fun things we really enjoy brings up hard questions. [more]

Best Money Tips: Frugal DIY Cleaning Projects

Today we found some fantastic articles on money-saving cleaning projects, what to do if you’re underpaid, and great household uses for Alka-Seltzer.

Defensive Dentistry: How to Avoid Expensive Dental Problems

Dental issues can be painful and expensive...and they're not particularly fun, either. The solution? Taking good care of your teeth, so problems don't occur.

11 Investment Mistakes We All Make

If you've ever fumbled with your investments, you aren't alone. How many of these investing mistakes are you guilty of?

Creating an artificial windfall generator

Everybody enjoys getting a windfall. One of the attractions of the lottery (besides the infinitesimal chance that you might win a life-changingly huge amount) is that the smaller

13 Festive Ways to Dress Up Your Property for the Holidays

The fall and winter holidays are here again already. Bring some spirit to your 'hood with these festive and frugal tricks to spruce up your place.