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You can always tell when inflation has become ingrained in an economy--you start hearing people say, "Buy now before the price goes up!" I remember hearing that a lot in the late
It’s not news that women tend to hit glass ceilings in the workplace far sooner than men do. It’s also not news that women tend to earn less money than their male counterparts in e
My parents and my husband’s parents were children during the Great Depression. Mine lived in large cities; my in-laws, small towns. Their families started this era from neither a p
With the holiday season upon us, invitations to dinner parties – and expectations of reciprocating invitations – are on the increase. You bring a nice bottle of wine or bouquet of
If you want your house to sell quickly, you need to make sure that it shows well. A few simple, often cosmetic, changes will make a world of difference.
Today we found articles on the trick be be naturally charming, ways to give dad what he really wants for Father’s Day, and how to cut costs on health care.
More than half a BILLION phone books are printed and distributed every year in the U.S., which is nearly two books for every American. That consumes about 19 million trees. Here
We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.
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Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Spend Time With Your Family
Today we found some fantastic articles on free ways to spend time with your family, making money in your spare time, and interview tips for recent grads.
Don't Greenwash Your Holiday
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A Prairie Farmer’s Meal Plan: Eat for a Buck or Two a Day
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad foo
Why save during an inflation?
You can always tell when inflation has become ingrained in an economy--you start hearing people say, "Buy now before the price goes up!" I remember hearing that a lot in the late
Women Are Responsible For Inequalities in the Workplace
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Flashback Friday: The 81 Best Tips for Saving Big at the Grocery Store
Sick of busting your budget wide open every time you head to the grocery store? These savings hacks will help.
Best Money Tips: How to Negotiate Your Rent Payment
Today we found some awesome articles on negotiating rent payments, free stuff for your birthday, and making your commute suck less.
Ask the Readers: What Are You Looking Forward to Most This Holiday Season?
Tell us what you're looking forward to most this holiday season and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Survival Basics From Depression-Era Kids
My parents and my husband’s parents were children during the Great Depression. Mine lived in large cities; my in-laws, small towns. Their families started this era from neither a p
Surviving the Holiday Season: Entertaining (and Being Entertained) on a Budget
With the holiday season upon us, invitations to dinner parties – and expectations of reciprocating invitations – are on the increase. You bring a nice bottle of wine or bouquet of
Low Cost Ways to Dress Your House for a Quick Sale
If you want your house to sell quickly, you need to make sure that it shows well. A few simple, often cosmetic, changes will make a world of difference.
Best Money Tips: How to Look Amazing in Photos
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Best Money Tips: How to Be Naturally Charming
Today we found articles on the trick be be naturally charming, ways to give dad what he really wants for Father’s Day, and how to cut costs on health care.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at the Airport
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money at the airport, moving your money to a new bank, and resisting the hard sell.
Mortgage Application Declined? Here’s How to Respond
If your mortgage application was declined, there's still hope! Take these five simple steps to get back on track.
6 Unique Ways to Eat Watermelon
You’ll be surprised at these unique recipes, tips, and delights inspired by the watermelon.
17 Creative Things to Do with Phone Books
More than half a BILLION phone books are printed and distributed every year in the U.S., which is nearly two books for every American. That consumes about 19 million trees. Here
14 Unexpected Uses for Sugar
You can do a lot more with a sack of sugar than sweeten your tea and bake some cookies. Read on to learn 14 other ways sugar can enrich your life.
Why Your Personal Savings Rate Matters
Banks and other big financial players measure and track lots of data about their performance. Here's one you should start tracking, too.
Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.