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Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
The most fun, memorable and least expensive birthday party for your child may be, figuratively and literately, right in your own backyard. I’ve attended and hosted fabulous but sim
At most job interviews, candidates will have an opportunity to ask their own questions. Be prepared with questions that flush out job details and demonstrate your value.
The housing and mortgage industries took a giant leap backwards last year. Read about what you need to do if you are finally ready to buy the home you've been looking for.
Today, we give you step-by-step instructions to make your own rain barrel, budget-friendly ways to occupy your kids, and a quick guide to McDonald's Monopoly game!
My family doesn't exactly respect the calendar. We've held Thanksgiving on a Friday, moved Mother's Day to the last week of April and moved around just about every other holiday to
Brrr . . . it's cold outside. If you're at all like me, there's not too much that's worse than being really and truly cold . . . except maybe paying the electric bills.
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What Americans Can Learn From How the Rest of the World Saves Energy
After traveling to Europe and Australia, one writer has learned a several energy-saving tips that he's eager to bring home.
10 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Holiday leftovers are an awesome excuse to get creative in the kitchen. Here are 10 ways to use up that big pot of mashed potatoes.
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Taking Frugal Road Trips (Even When Gas Prices Are High)
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Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
How to Throw a Kid’s Birthday Party That’s Fun, Happily Memorable, and Not So Expensive
The most fun, memorable and least expensive birthday party for your child may be, figuratively and literately, right in your own backyard. I’ve attended and hosted fabulous but sim
4 Questions You Must Ask at Your Next Job Interview
At most job interviews, candidates will have an opportunity to ask their own questions. Be prepared with questions that flush out job details and demonstrate your value.
Five More Tips For Eating In Restaurants And Sticking To A Budget
Even if you are working hard to keep your discretionary spending to a minimum, you can still enjoy a restaurant meal once in awhile.
How to Prepare for a Home Purchase in 2010
The housing and mortgage industries took a giant leap backwards last year. Read about what you need to do if you are finally ready to buy the home you've been looking for.
Best Money Tips: Make Your Own Rain Barrel
Today, we give you step-by-step instructions to make your own rain barrel, budget-friendly ways to occupy your kids, and a quick guide to McDonald's Monopoly game!
Book Review: Off the Grid
I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.
Best Money Tips: Think Like an Extreme Couponer
Today we found some awesome articles on thinking like an extreme couponer, common investor mistakes, and cost cutting strategies for newlyweds.
5 Signs You Need to Come Out of Retirement
Retirement doesn't always deliver on the promise of easygoing days of rest and relaxation.
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Tax Document Checklist: What to Gather Before Doing Your Taxes
Don't wait until the last minute start collecting your tax documents and receipts. Instead, get everything together early with this checklist.
8 Online Stores With Surprisingly Great Clothing Deals
Discount retailers aren't the only places to get great fashion deals online. Check out these surprising name brand options.
Flexible Holidays Are Much Cheaper (And Less Stressful)
My family doesn't exactly respect the calendar. We've held Thanksgiving on a Friday, moved Mother's Day to the last week of April and moved around just about every other holiday to
7 Ways to Get Warm On the Cheap
Brrr . . . it's cold outside. If you're at all like me, there's not too much that's worse than being really and truly cold . . . except maybe paying the electric bills.