It can be very easy to be manipulated into accepting a lower salary than you are worth. Part of this is a lack of information - it's hard to know what a job should pay. The other p
Frugal experts champion certain vacations as great ways to save, but these trips are not one-size-fits-all fun. Avoid these pitfalls on your next vacation.
Isn't it weird that there isn't a central list of post offices at, oh I don't know, say, USPS.com, that tells you which post office branches are going to be open late tonight for last-minute filers? [more]
You could just toss that bag of frozen mixed veggies into the microwave and steam as a healthy side. But why when you can use that same chilly bag all these hot and delicious ways?
This is the third in a three-part series about bottled water. To read the first installment, click here. To read the second installment, click here.
We’ve talked a bit about bottled water. [more]
Is there any way out of the "I love to eat but I don't want to cook all the time!" dilemma? Will there ever be a way to eat consistent, healthy, homecooked meals without slaving in the kitchen all the time? Read on, and tell me what you think. [more]
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Earn More Money by Demanding It
It can be very easy to be manipulated into accepting a lower salary than you are worth. Part of this is a lack of information - it's hard to know what a job should pay. The other p
Great Summer Jobs for Kids and Adults
Whether you're still a wee one or you're already an adult with a career, there are lots of great ways to make extra money in the summer.
Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
A friend sent me this link, knowing full well I'll never, ever need it (I carry a bottle opener on my keyring in case of such emergencies). [more]
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Vacations
Today we found some awesome articles on saving on vacations, being charitable on a budget, and saving on groceries.
8 Cheap Ways to Deter Garden Pests
If pests are enjoying your garden more than you are, reclaim your space with some cheap, non-toxic critter control.
Fun, Frugal Vacations: What the Experts Fail to Mention
Frugal experts champion certain vacations as great ways to save, but these trips are not one-size-fits-all fun. Avoid these pitfalls on your next vacation.
The Zeigarnik Effect and 7 Other Ways to Beat the Housekeeping Blahs
It's Wednesday and the novelty of keeping the place ship-shape has long since worn off. Stay motivated with a few tidy ways to fight chore fatigue.
5 Ways to Handle Big City Rents
Big city life comes with big city costs. Here's how you can shave dollars off an apartment rental.
Money Metaphors (You wouldn't punch a kitten, would you?)
Equating my money, emotionally, with something that I find dear and worthy of protection, may force me to treat my money with the respect it deserves.
Best Money Tips: Best Gifts for College Grads
Today we found some awesome articles on the best gifts for college grads, budget-friendly room revamps, and financial rules that work and don't work.
Best Money Tips: 7 Common Cleaning Mistakes
Today we found some great articles on cleaning mistakes that almost everyone makes, tips for gym newbies, and money saving mistakes to avoid.
Last Minute Tax-Filing? Extended Post Office Hours and More
Isn't it weird that there isn't a central list of post offices at, oh I don't know, say, USPS.com, that tells you which post office branches are going to be open late tonight for last-minute filers? [more]
25 Ways to Use Frozen Mixed Vegetables
You could just toss that bag of frozen mixed veggies into the microwave and steam as a healthy side. But why when you can use that same chilly bag all these hot and delicious ways?
6 Foods That Are Actually Cheaper At Whole Foods
We don't often visit "Whole Paycheck" when we're shopping for cheap eats. But for some staples, Whole Foods is surprisingly affordable.
7 Reasons You're Never Too Old to Buy Stocks
You'll outgrow a lot of things as you age. Stocks won't be one of them.
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 3
This is the third in a three-part series about bottled water. To read the first installment, click here. To read the second installment, click here. We’ve talked a bit about bottled water. [more]
4 Sneaky Investment Fees to Watch For
Are you paying too much for investments you already own? These overlooked fees can add up quick.
4 Money Moves to Make After You Pay Off Your Mortgage
You own your home free and clear; congrats! Once you're done celebrating, it's time to make some smart post-mortgage money moves.
Mix 'n match your food to save money
Is there any way out of the "I love to eat but I don't want to cook all the time!" dilemma? Will there ever be a way to eat consistent, healthy, homecooked meals without slaving in the kitchen all the time? Read on, and tell me what you think. [more]
When Avoiding Debt Is the Losing Strategy
It's almost always a good idea to stay out of debt. But sometimes, refusing to take on debt could hurt you in the long run.