Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.
Here is a fun tool to help you figure out how you can save money, and then where that money can take you. It gives us a chance to dream big, and (even better) find ways to make tho
If you get creative with shopping strategies and fashion choices, it's easy to control your wardrobe spending. Follow these tips to start dressing for less!
Most of us know that soda isn't good for us, but that doesn't mean we stop drinking it. Here are 22 financial, health, and other reasons to kick the habit.
Keeping your writing utensils in tip-top shape isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these mechanical pencils and never have the need to use a pencil sharpener again.
We all agree that a buck has value, it is also a bit vulnerable when not hidden properly. Forget the $3000 hi-tech safe, and stick with these affordable tricks I picked up. Yo
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22 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
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9 Childhood Collectibles Worth Big Bucks Today
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Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Healthy Snacks?
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How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!)
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10 Less Awkward Ways to Ask a Friend for Your Money Back
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6 Easy Ways to Protect Your Debit Card From Skimmers
Swiping without a second thought is an easy way to fall victim to debit card skimmers.
The 5 Best Mechanical Pencils
Keeping your writing utensils in tip-top shape isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these mechanical pencils and never have the need to use a pencil sharpener again.
The Best and Worst Places to Stash Cash in Your Home
We all agree that a buck has value, it is also a bit vulnerable when not hidden properly. Forget the $3000 hi-tech safe, and stick with these affordable tricks I picked up. Yo
How to Set Up Automatic Payments
Sick of sitting down to pay the bills? Don't! Set up automatic payments, and let your bank (or the company you're paying!) do the work for you.