Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
Short on time and cash? Stop in the dollar store this holiday season to make a few quick buys that will help you to entertain, decorate, and give for less.
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
Visit the enchanting city of Paris for the historic buildings, world famous art, and the crepes. Just make sure you do it inexpensively with a smart combination of rewards cards.
Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.
Those of you who are old enough may have noticed some worrisome similarities between the economy of the 1970s and the economy today. If so, you're not alone--more than a few p
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The Best Credit Cards for Back to School Shopping
The right credit card can mean big savings for your back to school shopping. These are the best ones to use for this fall.
Vacation Safe: 11 Tips for Hotel Safety
You shouldn't have to worry about your safety while on vacation. And, if you follow these suggestions, you won't.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Use a Pay Raise
Today we found articles on smart ways to use a pay raise, frugal date ideas for any season, and tips for cleaning patio furniture efficiently.
5 Ways to Grow Your Savings Without a Steady Paycheck
Without a steady paycheck, a savings plan may seem like a pipe dream. But freelancers and part-timers can do it. Here's how.
Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
5 More Fun, Affordable Train Trips
Summer's over, but don't let that stop you from one of these fun and frugal train trips. They're great for a fabulous fall excursion.
7 Ways to Get the Best Deals on Groupon
Before grabbing that Groupon, do some homework. With just a little effort, you can turn a good deal into a great one.
6 Things You Should Always Buy at Department Stores
When you're trying to save big, you may try to avoid department stores — but for these six things, it's often worth the trip.
Poem on opting out
A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte
7 Ways Grown-Ups Can Make New Friends Without Going Broke
So you want to make new friends, but you don't want to empty your wallet in the process? Worry not, you have options.
Cheap and Easy Holiday Shopping at the Dollar Store
Short on time and cash? Stop in the dollar store this holiday season to make a few quick buys that will help you to entertain, decorate, and give for less.
From Beanie Babies to Baubles: 5 Unconventional Investments
If you're savvy, your unconventional investment can produce an outsize return. But be wary — these also come with a lot of risks.
12 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Foods for the Fridgeless Workplace
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
How 2 People Can See Paris for $500 or Less
Visit the enchanting city of Paris for the historic buildings, world famous art, and the crepes. Just make sure you do it inexpensively with a smart combination of rewards cards.
5 Reasons You Can Be Denied for a Credit Card Even With Good Credit
Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.
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Give your grocery list a modest makeover and you can save BIG.
10 Ways to Get More Out of Business Trips
Traveling for work can be exhausting, but smart road warriors know how to turn that down time into quality time.
3 Ways Good Sleep Makes You Wealthier
Being short on a few winks is bad for more than just your health. A bad night's sleep can lead to many harmful money mistakes, too.
All about stagflation
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