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A Frugal Renewal: Retying The Knot Without Untying Your Budget
Renewing wedding vows can be a satisfying and joyful occasion without added budgetary strains. Here are some tips for renewing your vows on a budget.
Needs, wants, and not even wants
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5 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Library Sale
Library sales aren't always for the faint of heart, and the huge selection plus low prices can be overwhelming. Follow these tips for a better trip next time.
Best Money Tips: Price Code Secrets for 16 Big Retailers
Today we found articles on price code secrets for popular retailers, affordable ways to stay connected when you’re traveling, and things that every college student needs to know.
Save Hundreds by Getting Yourself Out of Hot Water
Saving hot water can be easy — and even help you lose weight — with just a few habit changes.
Is It Still Smart to Buy an Electric Car While Gas Prices Are Low?
Hybrid and electric cars are facing a bit of dilemma — are rock-bottom gas prices reducing their value?
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Where Did Your iPod Come From? The Story of Stuff
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4 Ways Student Loans Impact Your Taxes
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The 5 Most Common Ways People Derail Their Retirement
Many people are making these critical mistakes in their retirement planning. Are you one of them?
Hit Up Your Grandma's Cookbooks for Frugal Cooking Ideas
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Flashback Friday: 41 Coffee Hacks That Will Instantly Improve Your Morning
Make your hectic mornings brighter by making better coffee, or getting it for a better price.
Want Financial Education in Schools? Follow the Example of One Kansas Teen
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Stag-hyperinflation?
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7 Surprising Ways Summer Will Cost You
Just like the scorching temps will drain your energy, the summer season can also drain your budget. Here's some sunscreen for your wallet!
Top 10 Red Flags That Trigger IRS Audits
Are you making one of these common mistakes that can trigger an audit?
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Buy a House (Yet)
You dream of kissing the renters' life goodbye, but not so fast. You might not be ready to be a homeowner just yet.
Google Yourself Challenge: How Much Can People Learn About You Online?
What can stalkers and crooks learn about you online? Find out before it's too late.
Confessions of a Minimalist: 9 Reasons I Miss My Stuff
I believe in having less stuff, but I'm beginning to miss all the old stuff that I had. I've spent some time trying to figure out why.
Best Money Tips: How to Blog Like a Pro on an Amateur's Budget
Today we found articles on free and cheap tools for blogging like a pro, signs that you’re too frugal, and ways to make your time at the airport more bearable.