New York is famously pricey, but it's also famously frugal, if you know where to look. Try some of these fun ways to take a $20 bite out of the Big Apple.
Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
Today we found articles on how to stop overspending with friends, what you need to know about crowdfunded real estate, and ways to set a realistic budget for your household.
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
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$20 in New York City: The 15 Best Ways to Spend It
New York is famously pricey, but it's also famously frugal, if you know where to look. Try some of these fun ways to take a $20 bite out of the Big Apple.
Save 50% or More on Local Stuff with Groupon and Others
An exploding field of new Web sites is delivering an elusive and desirable type of deal: Steep discounts on very local goods and services.
5 Times Buying the Extended Warranty Makes Sense
We usually advise readers to skip the extended warranty. But not always.
6 Ways to Deal When You're Way Behind at Work
Looming deadlines, a 10-mile to-do list...it's time to conquer it all and get back on track at work. You can do it!
Change Your Life with Storytelling
Marketers use stories about perfect lives to try to sell you things, but you can use the same technique to help create your own perfect life.
25 Easy Organizing Changes You Can Make Today
You can get organized. (Really.) And you can even do it in small steps. (Seriously.) Start today with one of these 25 quick tasks.
10 Fruits and Veggies That Stay Fresh a Month or Longer
Produce that perishes before meal prep wastes food and money. Go ahead and stock up on these crisper staples — they'll be ready when you are.
Best Money Tips: Simplify Your Summer Finances
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to simplify your summer finances, ways to earn extra cash, and fundamentals of financial success.
Homemade Lotion Recipes
For luscious, organic lotion, making your own is the way to go. Follow these recipes to have some seriously happy, healthy, and moisturized skin.
15 Surprising Ways Bad Credit Can Hurt You
We all know that bad credit makes borrowing hard, but it can also crimp your lifestyle in other ways. Live a fuller life with better credit!
Financial Lessons From The Hunger Games
The popular story takes place in what might seem like a very different society, but it has many real-world lessons.
Perfect Peanut Sauce
Shake up your usual vegan fare with these kick-ass peanut sauces!
Is Infrastructure Destiny?
Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
5 Times Credit Cards Are Smarter Than Cash
Stash your cash. If you stay on budget, credit cards really are a good bet for smart, simple, and safe spending.
How to Erase Your Medical Debt
As most of you know, the cost of healthcare in the United States is outrageous! [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Stop Overspending With Friends
Today we found articles on how to stop overspending with friends, what you need to know about crowdfunded real estate, and ways to set a realistic budget for your household.
Getting the Most Out of Daily Deal Sites
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
How to Pay Down $100 Worth of Debt This Week
With some creativity and effort, you can boost your bottom line quickly to pay down a small debt or save something extra.
7 Investment Accounts All 30-Somethings Should Have
You're not a kid anymore. It's time for you, and your money, to grow up.
How to Keep Long-Term Travel From Ruining Your Career
Long-term travel can harm your career and your job prospects, but it doesn't have to. Learn how to make your long-term travel work for your career.