It seems like back-to-school "must buy" lists get longer every year, but that doesn't mean this end-of-summer shopping tradition has to empty your wallet.
It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate.
The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
A dear friend of mine had six children. She once told me that one secret to their financial stability came in the form of making their own toiletries and bathroom items, specifica
I hear this argument over and over and it's one of the things I'll debate until I'm blue in the face. "Health insurance is too expensive." Ok, I have to agree
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5 Simple Ways to Get Big Back-to-School Savings
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8 Fun and Cheap Things to Do During the Weekday
It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.
Make These 9 Health Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
What kind of shape will you be in 20 years from now? Do your future self a favor and start making some easy health moves now.
5 Money Accomplishments You Should Be Proud Of
Don't beat yourself up over the financial challenges ahead. Be proud of what you've already accomplished.
Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
How to Turn Your Wedding Expenses Into a Free Honeymoon
Your wedding expenses don't have to be a waste. Use these strategies to turn your wedding bills into a free trip.
7 Ways Millennials Are Better With Money Than You Are
Millennials are getting smart about their spending and saving habits — smarter, even, than you.
How to Manage Your Money When You're Too Busy to Think About It
Money management is always doable — even when life is busy.
Defining Success: If You Don't Know What You Want, You Won't Know When You've Gotten It
When it comes to your life, what do you want? If you can't answer this question, you won't ever know when you've been successful.
8 Easy Ways to Keep Your Family Organized
With so much happening in your busy household it's easy to lose track. Quell the chaos with these frugal, simple, and stylish organization hacks.
10 Most Breathtaking Day Hikes in the U.S.
Make sure your travel bucket list includes these thrilling and majestic hiking spots across the U.S.
DIY Baby Care for Your Cheap Bum
A dear friend of mine had six children. She once told me that one secret to their financial stability came in the form of making their own toiletries and bathroom items, specifica
7 Modern Ways to Balance Your Checkbook
It's no longer necessary to pore over that ledger and paper bank statement. You can "balance your checkbook" the modern way.
6 Ways to Drive a Hybrid or Electric Car on the Cheap
Ready to ditch your gas-guzzling days? Here's how to find a hybrid or electric car for super cheap.
6 Common Homebuying Myths, Debunked
The first step toward easing your homebuying jitters is to stop faking yourself out with these falsehoods.
Health Insurance Costs Too High? Alternative Not Pretty
I hear this argument over and over and it's one of the things I'll debate until I'm blue in the face. "Health insurance is too expensive." Ok, I have to agree
10 Ways to Enjoy Fall Camping
Don't pack the tent away yet. You can still enjoy a camping trip in the cooler autumn weather with some careful planning and the right gear.
Here's How Rich You'd Be If You'd Invested $500 in FAANG 6 Years Ago
So you missed the boat on Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google? Here's how much it cost you.