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Souvenirs are a nightmare for the frugal traveler. From high markups to exploitative labor, souvenirs are a lousy way to bring travel memories home.
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Book review: The Drunkard's Walk
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7 Easy Ways to Have Energy After Work
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The Easiest Way to Save Money on Vacation
It’s the easiest thing to do, and yet the hardest. But employ this technique, and not only will your wallet thank you, but so will your family and friends back home.
Best Money Tips: Sell Your Skills as an Older Worker
Today we found some stellar articles on selling your skills as an older worker, schooling yourself post graduation, and preventing identity theft for your children.
Ask the Readers: How Have You Spent Past Tax Refunds?
Tell us how you've spent your tax refund in past years and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Buy the Same House Twice for Less Than Buying It Once
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3 Ways to Save Hundreds (or Even Thousands) of Dollars Without Thinking
These three methods barely require any effort — and they can have huge results.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Shortcuts for Meal Prep?
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Get Help Renovating Your Home With an FHA 203(k) Mortgage
The FHA 203(k) home renovation mortgage is an excellent option for purchasing and renovating a fixer-upper.
10 Things to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy
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Best Money Tips: What to Expect From Memorial Day Sales
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How To Host A New Year's Eve Party On A Budget
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11 Ways to Prep for "Guerrilla Retirement"
More aggressive and less conventional than typical retirement plans, guerrilla retirement goes beyond the 401(k). Here's how to prepare for your own guerrilla retirement.
Does Amazon.com's "Frustration-Free Packaging" live up to its name?
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?