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Score! How to Host a Great Game Night
If you want to have fun and socialize without dropping lots of cash, a game night is totally the answer. Here's how to make it awesome.
Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Ways to Boost House Value
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to boost house value, counterfeit vs. real goods, and tax tips for the unemployed.
20% drop in US CD sales shows the power of the music fan
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Rejoice - it's Haagen-Dazs FREE SCOOP DAY.
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Life Insurance: What to Consider Before Replacing a Policy
"Set it and forget it" shouldn't necessarily be your life insurance motto. Here's what to consider if you're shopping for a better policy.
Best Money Tips: 21 Smart and Surprising Uses for Salt
Today we found some great articles on smart ways to use salt, how to supercharge your afternoon with a coffee nap, and financial planning tips for millennials.
A Note on Consumer Justice
Remember my lamps? These lamps? I’m not surprised if you don’t—I mentioned th
Best Money Tips: Small Changes for a Happier You
Today we found some great articles on small changes that will make you happier, challenges your budget will face this fall, and a few rules for bringing less stuff into your home.
From Sweet Tea to Chai: Delicious Homemade Tea Recipes
Hot or cold, tea is a remarkably versatile beverage. Whether simple or fancy, hot or cold, discover 10 delicious and frugal ways to enjoy tea.
In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use
As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made
Best Money Tips: Teaching Kids About Saving Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on teaching kids about saving money, the best job hunting tips of the year, and things you must know about the Roth IRA for 2013.
Best Money Tips: Genius Ways to Use Leftover Fruits and Veggies
Today we found genius ways to use leftover produce, the best stores for Black Friday this year, and simple tricks to cut costs over the holidays.
Pessimism Pays - Why Expecting the Worst Can Save You Money
Everyone's heard the adage, "Expect the best, prepare for the worst," but the truth is that many people are overly optimistic about the future. Being a worrier may sa
What If Everyone Suddenly Became Frugal?
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Pick Up One of These Frugal Hobbies This Weekend
Battling boredom can bust your budget, briskly. Fill your you time with fun, cheap hobbies that can improve your life, and maybe even your finances.
4 Simple Tips to Improve Homemade Bread
One of my fondest memories from my childhood is the time I spent helping my grandmother bake challah . The woman is still an artist in the kitchen and her recipe is the basis th
6 Valid Reasons Not to Contribute to Your 401(k)
Depending on your situation and your goals, opting out of your 401(k) plan can be a smart financial decision.
Seven Ways to be the Life of Every Party
Have you ever been to a party where there’s this one person who seems to make it around the room? They flit from group to group, leaving everybod
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Financial Accomplishment?
Tell us about your biggest financial accomplishment and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Love Your Skin With Free Health Screenings!
May is skin cancer awareness month, and as a close friend to many skin cancer survivors, I know how important it is to get regular check-ups. I