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How to Prevent a Drunken Online Shopping Spree

Hangovers are bad enough without realizing you also spent all your money on things you don't need.

Class Without Tons of Cash: Frugal Cocktail Party Ideas

Hosting a cocktail party can get expensive fast, especially if you want to throw a shindig with a lot of swank. Learn how you can be frugal AND elegant.

15 Ultra-Quick Homemade Desserts

From totally decadent to sweet-and-healthy, these easy homemade dessert recipes help you get satisfying treats on the table fast.

What to Do If Your Balance Transfer Limit Is Too Low

A 0% balance transfer offer can be a great way to tackle high-interest credit card debt. But what if the offer doesn't cover all your debt?

12 Smart Uses for Safety Pins

The humble safety pin can do more than just conceal clothing tears. Dig a couple out from the bottom of the drawer and put them to work!

Should You Refinance Your Student Loan?

Student loan borrowers have lots of repayment options, including a growing number of refinance options. Here's what to look for.

7 Life Skills You Can Learn for Free

These life skills are free to learn and will make your life better in the long run if you can master them.

How Habit Boredom Makes You Abandon Your Goals

Before habit boredom gets in the way of your goals, learn how to preserve that ambition.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Travel Frugally?

Tell us how you travel frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

What's an employee to do? Part 1

During the recession of 1990-1991, and the period of very slow growth that followed, it became conventional wisdom that it was wrong to try to retain key employees through a slowdo

The Gas Tax Holiday; don’t fall for it.

Both John McCain and Hillary Clinton are proposing a new Gas Tax Holiday that will run during the summer months, bringing “much needed relief” at the pumps. But will it? More than

Timeless Tips For College Students

Want to get good grades in college or help your favorite student thrive? My older sister gave me what I still consider the single best piece of advice on how to do well in college.

6 Fun Games That Teach Your Kids About Money

Teaching your children financial literacy is as easy as playing a game.

25 Fun, Frugal Things to Do Tonight Besides Watch TV

Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.

Exercising in a Winter Wonderland: How to Be Fit and Frugal

It can be difficult to stay in shape during the winter, especially if you don't want to spend a bundle on a gym. Learn how to keep exercising when the temperature drops.

5 Reasons Building Credit in College Helps You Win at Life

College is a time to discover your passions, goals, and aspirations. It's also a time to start building strong credit.

12 Cheap First Date Ideas

First dates are already stressful enough. Thankfully, you don't need to spend a lot of cash to impress; just use one of these creative and cheap first date ideas.

Free movies rentals for life.

Forget Netflix and Hulu. The best place to get movie rentals is your local library — and it's totally free!

The 5 Best Massage Tools

Loosening up tight muscles isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these massage tools and your whole body will feel better.

Better With Basil: 21 Uses for Jarred Pesto

Whether you're chasing after kids or rushing home from work, if you're short on time, pre-made pesto can be your ticket to a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.