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12 Ways to Make a Tiny Apartment Awesome
Make life in a tiny space seem elegant rather than cramped with a few simple decorating and design tricks.
Lessons From My Frugal Father
My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
The 5 Best Universal Remotes
Hate having to use multiple remotes to control every single one of your entertainment devices? Control them all with just a single universal remote.
7 Things You Should Never Do With Your Travel Rewards Credit Cards
Racking up travel rewards will be a wasted effort if you keep making these mistakes with your rewards credit cards.
Castles, Ranches, and Other Weird, Affordable Hotel Alternatives
Hotels and vacation rentals are fine, but dull. For the most memorable travel adventures, look for these fun, frugal, and freaky lodging options.
8 Signs You're Paying Too Much for Your Mortgage
If home sweet home is sapping your savings, you're likely paying too much for your mortgage.
Why Generosity Is Key to Everything — Including Your Career
Everybody knows a generous spirit is its own reward. But it's rewarding here on earth, too, and especially in your career.
Eat 256 Big Macs to Win a $5 Gift Card
How many Big Macs would you have to eat to win a particular prize in McDonald's Monopoly? You're about to find out.
5 Surprising Budget Habits of Wealthy Financial Gurus
Even for the wealthiest of the wealthy, the simpler (and cheaper) things in life are better.
Girly Fun on a Budget
Get your girly fix for less! Learn how to save money on clothes, update your wardrobe, plan a spa day at home, and more.
Best Money Tips: Negotiate Discounts and Freebies For Your Dream Wedding
Today we found some awesome articles on negotiating discounts and freebies for your wedding, ways to go broke, and working out without a gym membership.
18 Pantry Foods That Keep Longer Than You Think
How long will a jar of dried beans keep? 10 Years! Learn how long your pantry items actually keep and stop wasting food.
4 Things Most People Don't Realize Are Holding Them Back
Is it always two steps forward, one step back? Don't get frustrated — understand what's holding you back, then move forward around it.
Setting Up a Home Office on the Cheap
If you visit an office furniture store, it's easy to get sticker shock. Learn how to create a great work-at-home space without spending lots of cash.
6 Kinds of Critics Every Frugal Person Meets
You may be great at saving money, but you cannot avoid some of the people who will cross your path in the process.
Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Families
Save when you travel with your family using these rewards credit cards.
12 Cheap Ways to Make Your Office Look Awesome
Maybe your afternoon productivity slump has nothing to do with with lunch. Perk up your working surroundings and see if you don't perk up, too.
6 Terrible Money Moves to Avoid on the First Date
Make any of these bonehead money moves on a first date and you can bet there won't be a second date.
Simple Recipes for a Frugal Vegetarian Thanksgiving
From a fondue appetizer to a pecan pie dessert, here's a frugal Thanksgiving feast that's good for wallet, body, and soul.