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Best Money Tips: Easy Holiday Cocktails

Today we found some awesome articles on setting up a holiday bar, tools to lower your electric bills, and helping your finances by saying "No."

The Safest Cars for Teen Drivers

Watching your kid drive away in his first car can be nerve-racking. Feel better by finding the safest frugal vehicle for your teen.

6 Things You Need to Do if You're Retiring in 2018

This is it; 2018 is the year you retire. Before you leave the working world, there are a fey key moves to make first.

Seeing Mickey for a Song: Disneyland for Less

If you want to explore the Happiest Place on Earth without having the saddest wallet, follow these tips from a frugal frequent visitor.

12 Things You Should Know About the New Tax Law

The Trump administration recently rolled out its new tax law. Here are the major changes you need to know about.

Yes, You Still Need an Emergency Fund in Retirement

An emergency fund isn't just for the working world. You need to bring one into retirement, too.

Make an Extra $200 a Year Just By Doing This Online

Internet search is a tough business and one Google competitor is willing to pay you to use its search engine instead. Do you Bing?

Financial Tricks to Master for a Happier Life

Is it really money you are after? Get your life back and live happier!

Make Friends and Be Happy: Why Cultivating Relationships Is Good for You

We all know that friends are wonderful — but for reasons ranging from good health to accountability, they might be more important than you realize.

Women and Savings: What to Do at Your Life Stage

Whether you're just starting your career or looking to retire shortly, this guide can help you build your wealth.

Best Money Tips: 17 Places to Watch Movies and TV for Free

Today we found some great articles on where you download or stream movies and TV shows for free, ways to make your home eco-friendly, and how to brew coffee without a coffee maker.

Ponder it: to budget or not to budget

Some of us need or want a budget, some of us don't. Here are some tips for deciding which category you're in. [more]

8 Great, Cheap Summer Vacations

Don't let your summer vacation empty your wallet. Whether you're looking for excitement or relaxation, try one of these frugal getaways.

3 Cheap Ways to Win Over the Ladies (by Looking Better)

I used to be a slovenly brute. OK, not so much slovenly as... average. My morning routine including a shave, shower, and deodorant. I figured that was all a guy had to do to look good. [more]

Free Day of Doggie Camp

My friends at Itchmo, Ben and Emily Huh, recently reminded me that Petsmart offers a complimentary day of doggie day camp at participating locations. Need a day off from your fun-loving dogs? [more]

Best Money Tips: Five Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

Today we found some awesome articles on five ways to use your tax refund, moving made eas, and teaching high school kids how to manage money.

Google Offers Free 411 - No Ads!

[insert a joke about getting da 411 on the 411 here] Google is offering free 411 service; ad-free, very sophisticated voice recognition, and oddly unirritating directory assistance. [more]

Over 7 million money-making ideas - Google Patents

Ever dreamed of patenting a great idea that could make you a fortune? The Pet Rock maybe? Or the Jump To Conclusions mat? Well, you'll find even more crazy ideas using Google Patent Search , or even better, submit one of your own. [more]

6 Great Alternatives to Remodeling Your Home

Thinking about spending thousands of dollars on a remodel? Try these effective alternatives for a fraction of the cost.

Play On: 5 Great Card and Board Games

Game nights are almost always fun, but you can make them straight-up awesome by choosing one of these excellent, less-common games.