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Single folks, would you like to go out for a drink? The answer should be yes — and not just because it's frugal.
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In the long run, we'll all be living sustainable lifestyles. Many of us are already moving that way--positioning ourselves to live more sustainably--at a pace of our own choosing,
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12 Affordable Ingredients that Add Gourmet Flair to any Meal
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Plastic bags may no longer be free at your local stores. If you're going to pay for them, make sure you know how to reuse them smartly.
8 Credit Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Mortgage Application
Before you send in your mortgage application, there are 8 things you must fix to have the best chance at getting approved.
How to Know When to Persevere and When to Quit
Persistence is important to success, but knowing when to walk away from a doomed effort is important, too. Read this to learn how to recognize when to quit.
10 Tips to Up Your Chances of Getting an Email Response
It's frustrating when you send someone an email and never get a response. Follow these steps to improve your chances.
How to Avoid Getting Scammed With a Reverse Mortgage
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5 Investing Basics That Can Make You Rich
Following a few fundamental strategies can mean the difference of over $100,000 over your investing lifetime. What are you waiting for? Start here!
$80 for an HDMI Cable? Give Me a Break!
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The 5 Best Cast Iron Skillets
Cooking meat to perfection isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these five cast iron skillets and take your cooking to the next level of delish.
5 Negotiation Tricks That’ll Win a Home Bidding War
With slimmer pickings in the housing market, bidding wars abound. Don't let your dream home get swept out from under you with these negotiation tricks.
The 35 Best Ways to Spend Your Free Time (Frugally)
One way to spend less is to take up a fun hobby. Try one of these great ones, and you may even improve yourself and your bank account along the way too.