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8 Problems You Can Solve With $20

If you've got $20 burning a hole in your pocket, don't blow it on coffee! You can solve some common (and uncommon) problems.

4 Underrated U.S. Cities You Need to See This Summer

Been there done that? These often overlooked U.S. cities have plenty of charm and lots for visitors to see and do — usually for cheap.

5 Ways to Know If Trading In Your Car Makes Financial Sense

Before you replace your ride, take some time to crunch the numbers and make sure they add up.

The Power of Real People: Using Customer Profiles to Sell Your Story

In-depth profiles of your real customers are valuable promotional materials. Learn how to identify customers to interview and how to best share their stories.

5 Fun Money Boosts That Grow Your Savings

Adding some extra income will help you reach a savings goal that much sooner. Make it fun and you'll have a great time getting there, too.

Best Money Tips: Survive the Cold and Flu Season on a Budget

Today we found articles on how to survive the cold and flu season on a budget, affordable ways to fly first class, and beauty treatments you can find in your kitchen.

Microsoft Office for $3? Third World Perks

Microsoft is going to be giving away selling their software bundles for $3. Three freaking dollars! From the Seattle PI (via Seattlest): [more]

10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap

The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.

The Best Store Credit Card: Target REDcard

Target shoppers should check out the Target REDcard, which offers 5% off on all purchases and convenient benefits.

Frequent Flier Programs for Infrequent Fliers

Use these tricks to maximize frequent flier miles and use them in creative ways to get the most benefit with the smallest credit.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Cleaning Tip?

Tell us your favorite cleaning tip and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Being routinely creative

It might seem like creativity would flourish best in the absence of any constraining routine. In fact, the opposite is true: Having a routine is very useful for protecting your c

How to Buy Affordable Life Insurance

Follow these rules of thumb from Jeff Rose, CFP, to make sure you're not paying too much for life insurance.

4 Quick Ways to Decide if a Company Is Worth Your Investment

You don't have to be an insider to glean valuable insights about a company. These four public sources of info can tell you a lot of what you need to know before you invest.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Get Cool on a Budget?

Tell us how you get cool on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Degrees of Frugality: 7 Tips for the College-Bound

It's no secret that college tuition and the related expenses can be daunting for students and families. Here are seven tips for minimizing the costs of college.

How to find the sweet spot when buying electronics

The "sweet spot" is the ideal point where you get the highest performance (and quality) at an optimum price. It can refer to many types of goods, but electronics are of particular

How to save BIG

A friend recently told me that someone she knows is so cheap that he would not let her use paper towels at his place. Yet at the same time he complains about not having enough mon

Why You Shouldn't Stress Too Much About Spending Money

Does parting with a dollar put your stomach in knots? Here's why you shouldn't worry.

What to Do When Your Belongings Get Stolen Abroad

Losing your belongings or having them stolen while on vacation is a nightmare, but don't panic. Here's what you need to do.