There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
International volunteering is a genre of travel that is mired in misnomers. Most internet searches will reveal opportunities that cost hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars per we
Are you struggling to pay for your mortgage? Uncle Sam is gearing up to pass out up to $50,000 to troubled homeowners, and it doesn't have to be repaid.
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Dealing With Debt: Credit Counselors
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo
Getting Started with Preserving: Mint Jelly
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
Best Money Tips: You're Spending Too Much On These 10 Things
Today we found articles on things you’re spending too much on, cheap ways to practice self-care, and ways to get the most of your Christmas budget.
Best Money Tips: Don't Buy These 15 Things During the Holidays
Today we found articles on the worst things to buy during the holidays, travel tips for germaphobes, and simple ways to celebrate Veteran’s Day.
The Underground Guide to International Volunteering (Review)
International volunteering is a genre of travel that is mired in misnomers. Most internet searches will reveal opportunities that cost hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars per we
This Is the Secret to Buying Electronics for Cheap
New gadgets are great — except for the price. But if you don't mind doing some homework, you can get recent-vintage gear at a great discount.
Flashback Friday: 40 Best Budget-Friendly Travel Tips Ever
We would all love to travel more, but it can get so expensive! Good thing we've found all the ways to do it on the cheap.
6 Infuriating Ways You're Ruining Someone Else's Credit
Yep, you can totally wreck someone else's credit score. Don't be that person.
5 Free Accounting Tools for Freelancers
As a freelancer, you have enough expenses and income to manage. You don't need a pricey bookkeeping tool on top of that.
Buying Individual Dental Insurance Online: My Experience
I'm religious about my six-month cleanings, so when I needed dental insurance, I compared several options. Here's what I found.
Not Insuring These 6 Things Could Bankrupt You
You know you've become a responsible adult when you start worrying about insurance. Here's what you need to protect.
How Parents Save Money at Costco
Raising kids isn’t cheap, but shopping at Costco can help parents cut costs on everything from infant formula to toys.
'Tis the Season for Decluttering: Why and How To Do It
Forget spring cleaning — the last week of the year is the best time to clean house. Here's why.
15 Easy, Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
Slow cookers do dessert, too? As conveniently and deliciously as they cook everything else. The only downside of these recipes is the wait.
Best Money Tips: Get Free Coffee From These Places
Today we found articles on places to get free coffee, easy ways to add storage to every room, and how to use Google to save money.
9 Things People With Good Phone Skills Never Do
The telephone conversation is it's own realm, one that includes it's own rules and etiquette. How many of these "phone's pas" have you committed?
How Living in a Hotel Can Be Surprisingly Affordable
Believe it or not, living in a hotel can be an affordable housing option.
U.S. Government Offers "Free" $50,000 to Troubled Homeowners
Are you struggling to pay for your mortgage? Uncle Sam is gearing up to pass out up to $50,000 to troubled homeowners, and it doesn't have to be repaid.
Stop! Don't Make These 6 Dumb Mistakes With Your Financial Windfall
We all dream about scoring a big financial windfall — and all the great ways to spend it. If fortune does favor you, don't blow it!
How to Find and Hire a Reliable Contractor
Nothing's more scary for homeowners than the prospect of hiring the wrong contractor. Here's how to hire the right one.