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If you let your home insurance lapse, your bank can force you to pay insurance that can cost 5 to 10 times as much. Learn how to avoid this predicament.
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Voluntary simplicity versus poverty
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Her comes the bride...and the bill! Learn how to have the wedding of your dreams without going into debt with these cunning cutbacks.
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It's always been easy for me to say that I support indie art, but it's been a lot harder to actually do. [more]
16 Smart Uses for Mason Jars
These days mason jars can be used more for decor and storage than for canning. Their uses are endless!
How To Turn A Video Game System Into A Gym Membership
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7 Times It's Okay to Raid Your 529 Plan
While you shouldn't tap a 529 plan willy-nilly, sometimes it's okay to dip into school savings, especially if you have better options.
5 Easy Things Science Says You Should Do for Your Family
Make the most of precious time with your family. Science says these five habits will make you closer and stronger than ever.
How to Entertain Your Grandkids Without Going Broke
Keeping the grandkids entertained doesn't require the latest game system and a bucket of cash. You can do it for next to nothing… and they'll love it.
Finding joy in temporary frugality
If you read frugality and simplicity blogs for any length of time, you'll run into a lot of people who take great joy in having simplified their lives. Gradually simplifying y
5 Ways That Charitable Giving Can Improve Your Finances
Can you afford to be generous? Or can you afford NOT to be? Learn how charitable giving can actually improve your finances.
How the rich stay rich; a lesson in lateral thinking
A friend recently told me the story of how a millionaire thinks. Not every millionaire of course, just one in particular. It's ingenius, as you will discover. But it really mad
Don't Let Your Bank Pick Your Homeowner's Insurance
If you let your home insurance lapse, your bank can force you to pay insurance that can cost 5 to 10 times as much. Learn how to avoid this predicament.
Free Shopping at Walgreens
If you could find a way to shop at Walgreens for free, and sometimes to even get paid to shop there, would you?
Eat Your Garbage! Turn Your Trash Into Delicious Holiday Food
From elegant brunches to tasty (and giftable!) treats, discover how your food waste can make amazing, celebration-worthy eats.
7 Essential Truths for a Successful Retirement
Retirement planning can seem overwhelming, but don't let that overrule common sense. Instead, follow these seven essentials for a successful future.
Credit Card Rewards Programs
A commenter on a recent article of mine on credit card usage, suggested a follow-up post with an eye to uncovering the mysteries of credit card rewards programs. And in my research, I discove [more]
Best Money Tips: 70 Useful Things You Can Get For Free
Today we found articles on valuable things you can get for free, financial accounts you need for a richer life, and how to do expensive hobbies on a budget.
10 Year-End Financial Moves You Must Make Now
The holidays are coming and our already busy lives are about to get busier. Put your financial house in order before the relatives arrive!
4 Common Household Leaks You Can Fix Without a Plumber
If your water bill is rising, and you can't afford a plumber, roll up your sleeves and find and fix those costly leaks yourself. You can do this!
Money Resolutions: 6 Ways to Take Control in 2013
The start of the new year is a great time to give your saving and investment strategy a makeover. Here's how to get started.