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Ever since I was a child, I have been taught that when you receive a gift you should be happy about it and then give something back in return. To this day I still believe that is g
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You can be as happy as a Dane
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Best Money Tips: Save Money While Job Hunting
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save while job hunting, making a budget for life after college, and saving on bathroom accessories.
3 Ways Good Sleep Makes You Wealthier
Being short on a few winks is bad for more than just your health. A bad night's sleep can lead to many harmful money mistakes, too.
6 Steps to Avoiding Credit Card Debt Over the Holidays
Follow these six steps and your holiday season will be credit card debt-free.
All about stagflation
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6 Ways to Get Paid for Saving Money
Interest, dividends, and investment earnings aren't the only ways to make money by saving. Get paid to save with these rewards, tax credits, prizes, and more.
Flashback Friday: Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month With These 95 Crock Pot Dishes
January is National Slow Cooking Month! Celebrate with our epic roundup of 95 delicious Crock Pot recipes.
How to Get Ahead With a 0% APR Credit Card
This is how you can use a 0% APR credit card to get ahead on your finances.
Five Reasons Why I Love Public Transportation
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
Being Frugal Without Giving Up Your Social Life
Despite what some people think, you don't have to be a hermit to be frugal. Learn how you can have a fun social life AND maintain your budget.
Dissecting "Gift Guilt" - When Does Receiving a Gift Make You Feel Bad?
Ever since I was a child, I have been taught that when you receive a gift you should be happy about it and then give something back in return. To this day I still believe that is g
Best Money Tips: Secrets to Saving Money at Amazon.com
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at Amazon.com, the best items to buy now, and how to get the best hotel deals.
How to Find Really Free Freebies
Everybody loves free stuff, provided it's actually at no cost to you. Finding it can be a challenge, however. We hook you up with a few great resources.
How To Buy Stuff That Lasts Forever
My husband bought a pair of gym shorts for my oldest son a couple of weeks ago. The shorts lasted for one day before having a small tear at one of the critical seams. Contrast that
The 5 Best Coffeemakers
One of the best ways to save money is to eliminate little expenses — like coffee from the coffee shop. Make it easy with one of these great machines.
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Ask the Readers: When Did You Get Your First Credit Card?
Tell us when you got your first credit card for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates!
You must file a tax return to get economic stimulus tax rebate
Surely by now everyone has heard of the economic stimulus tax rebate. To get it, though, you have to file a return.
Great Ways to Save Money by Volunteering
Volunteering isn't just a great way to give back — it can also save (and even make!) you money.
Ask The Readers: When Did You Start Saving For Retirement?
Tell us when you started saving for retirement and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!