I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.
One of my fondest memories from my childhood is the time I spent helping my grandmother bake challah . The woman is still an artist in the kitchen and her recipe is the basis th
The human brain has a powerful capability to spot patterns. It's so good at spotting patterns, it can spot patterns that aren't even there. It's this fact that makes randomness--
Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
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I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.
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4 Simple Tips to Improve Homemade Bread
One of my fondest memories from my childhood is the time I spent helping my grandmother bake challah . The woman is still an artist in the kitchen and her recipe is the basis th
10 Affordable Ways to Make Your Holiday Gifts Look Amazing
Don't blow your gift budget on the wrapping! These savvy alternatives are both adorable and frugal.
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Best Money Tips: Make Money Through Spring Cleaning
Today we found some great articles on making money through spring cleaning, who pays for what in a wedding, and things happy people do differently.
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Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Dine Out?
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Book review: The Drunkard's Walk
The human brain has a powerful capability to spot patterns. It's so good at spotting patterns, it can spot patterns that aren't even there. It's this fact that makes randomness--
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Mother's Day Frugally?
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For Amazing, Affordable Vacations, Travel Slowly
Regardless of how long your vacation is, the slower you travel and the less you plan, the more rewarding (and affordable!) your trip will be.
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Not free to be poor
Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
How Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score
Not all credit inquiries will affect your credit score. Here's what you need to know about those that do and those that don't.
5 Places to Travel While the Dollar Is Strong
A strong U.S. dollar means good-value vacations for the travel savvy. Here's where to go to let your dollar take your further.
My 5 Best Thrift Store Finds of All Time
If American Pickers is your inspiration, you might marvel at the high value finds this writer (and avid picker) has scored at the thrift shop.
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Changed Careers?
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Budgeting for Study Abroad: What You'll Need, and How to Access Your Money
Studying abroad introduces students to a culture...and it can also be a crash course in budgeting and cash management. Here's what you need to know.