Eating healthy and cheap aren't mutually exclusive. Discover how to follow the USDA's new healthy eating guidelines while also saving cash at the grocery store.
New comforters arrive in study, zippered bags that beg to be reused. From the garden to the car and more, discover all the ways to give new life to these bags.
Last August, I decided to purchase my first new car ever. I had only ever owned used (and entirely paid-for) vehicles prior to this. I researched the type of car that I wanted and
My recent post about reusing old plastic bottles inspired me to look around at other ways to use, well, garbage. And I found a site that really made me think twice about the con
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Eating Frugally With MyPlate
Eating healthy and cheap aren't mutually exclusive. Discover how to follow the USDA's new healthy eating guidelines while also saving cash at the grocery store.
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If you invested in these oil and gas companies, you've probably seen double-digit losses. Is now the time to buy?
Tips for Accomplishing More in a Day
Time management is a difficult skill to master, but these simple tricks can help you do more and worry less.
5 Easy Ways to Start Green Investing
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14 Fun Winter Staycation Ideas
You don't have to break the bank to get some R&R this winter. Get away (without going too far) with these fun winter staycations.
How to Maximize Your Airline Mileage Redemptions
It's not enough just to earn mileage awards from credit cards — you need to make the most of the miles you earn. Here's how to do it.
8 Rules of Etiquette We Wish Were Still Around Today
It's great that we've thrown aside some rigid social rules and live freer, more casual lives. But some of those old manners were kinda great, too.
Budgeting for People Who Hate Planning
Budgeting isn't that exciting — and it can be downright annoying if you hate planning. Here are some ways to make it bearable...and even fun.
5 Kitchen Luxuries That Are Worth It (and 5 That Aren't)
When it comes to saving time, cooking food right, and making meals delicious, these simple kitchen investments can go a long way.
4 Reasons Why You're Too Old — Or Too Young — For a Mortgage Loan
Lenders can't use your age as a factor when deciding to give you a loan, but that doesn't mean age doesn't matter. Here's why.
8 Ways to Reuse a Comforter Bag
New comforters arrive in study, zippered bags that beg to be reused. From the garden to the car and more, discover all the ways to give new life to these bags.
Here's What to Do If You Can't Afford Your Mortgage Payment
If tough finances have made you miss some mortgage payments, it's time to get proactive with your lender — and your budget.
Got a Problem? Why You Should Figure It Out Yourself
With the Internet and other resources, it can be easy to solve problems without actual problem solving. Learn why you should do things the hard way.
Here's How Late Starters Can Save for Their Kids' Education
You've always planned to save for your kid's college education. But that kid is in high school, and you haven't even started. What now?
My car payments are too much! What should I do?
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Savings Rates Below Inflation? Save Anyway
When savings rates are below the inflation rate, it's easy to delude yourself into thinking you shouldn't save. That's a bad idea.
8 Money Mistakes at 20 That Will Land You in Debt by 30
We all make mistakes in our 20s — but these money mishaps could lead you straight to your debt-ridden 30s.
6 Retirement Products That Aren't Worth Your Money
These retirement products promise stability and wealth in your golden years, but the truth is, you're better off without them.
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My recent post about reusing old plastic bottles inspired me to look around at other ways to use, well, garbage. And I found a site that really made me think twice about the con
Cheap and Simple Sunburn Remedies That Really Work
what do you do when you return home from an outing and you resemble a well-done lobster bake? Try one of these time-tested home remedies for sunburns.