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27 Things You Should Have in Your Utility Drawer

Fess up — we all have a junk drawer. Take yours from "junk" to "utility" with a little organization and these 27 must-have household items.

The 5 Best Home Safes

Keeping your money and other valuables protected isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these home safes and your stuff will be safely tucked away from thieving hands.

5 Best Online Brokerages for Your IRA

You know you should be socking more away for retirement, but how? Start now with an IRA at one of these newbie friendly online brokerages.

The Psychology of Free, and Its Power Over You

From Craigslist to grocery samples, free stuff is everywhere. Understand how marketers use "free," the psychology behind it, and how it affects your habits.

12 Better Ways to Spend $1,000 Than on the New iPhone

Ohh, look! A shiny new iPhone! Do your wallet a favor and keep on walking.

The 5 Best Foundations

A good foundation covers blemishes and evens skin tone. These five best foundations do that, plus they nourish and protect your skin, too.

The 5 Best Travel Backpacks

Carrying everything you need while traveling isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these travel backpacks and your stuff will be readily available at all times.

One Recipe, Lots of Food: 10 Great Main Dish Casseroles

For cheap, filling, and simple dinners with lots of leftovers, it's hard to beat these delicious casserole recipes.

Is Your Emergency Fund Costing You Money?

Yes, we're always telling you to work on building your emergency fund. Now we'll tell you when to stop.

Yes, Affordable Family Travel Is Possible

Frugal family travel is possible with the right attitude, but you need to be strategic.

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.

Sock It to Me: 15 Uses for Old Socks

Don't send your single socks to the big laundry basket in the sky! Instead, repurpose them with these 15 useful ideas.

5 Ways Greece and China's Economic Problems Might Impact You

Economic turmoil in China and Greece is creating a ripple effect worldwide. Are you feeling with the fallout?

Baby carrots the frugal idea thats isnt

If you are a health-oriented kind of person, and you need a quick, nutritious snack that doesn't require lots of slurping, what do you reach for? [more]

Is It Time to Starve Your 401(k)?

We're told again and again that feeding a 401(k) guarantees a sturdy retirement. But is that really your best savings option?

Best Money Tips: Make Collecting Pay Off

Today we found some great articles on making collecting pay off, retiring without sacrificing fun, and saving money on family summer vacations.

3 Tactful Ways to Ask for Money for Your Wedding

Asking your wedding guests for cash to pay for the wedding (or anything else) is awkward. See if one of these angles makes it easier.

How New Homeowners Can Furnish Their Place on a Budget

You're finally a homeowner! Now you feel the need to fill up all that space. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to kick up your feet for cheap.

Best Money Tips: How to Have Fun for Free

Today we found some great articles on how to have fun for free, money saving tips for the average homeowner, and facing your first day like a pro.

Junk Mail revenge part 1 - Make fast cash reselling junk mail.

If you're anything like me, you hate opening your mailbox to see a whole pile of junk mail waiting for you. [more]