Are you annoyed by your bank's tendency to add more fees and offer lower savings interest rates? Consider a credit union as an alternative; here are the benefits and drawbacks.
This is the third in a three-part series about bottled water. To read the first installment, click here. To read the second installment, click here.
We’ve talked a bit about bottled water. [more]
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Clean your clothes without cleaning out your wallet by using these DIY detergents that work great and feature no unpronounceable additives.
6 Ways to Earn More Money — Without Working More Hours
Stuck in a job rut? Make more money with these time-efficient earnings boosters.
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Credit Unions
Are you annoyed by your bank's tendency to add more fees and offer lower savings interest rates? Consider a credit union as an alternative; here are the benefits and drawbacks.
Fresh vs. Frozen: 5 Dinner Comparisons
When you consider cost, taste, and time, is fresh always better? Find out as frozen dinners go head-to-head with their freshly made counterparts.
This Recent Grad Paid Off $34K in Student Loans and Launched a Business (In Just 4 Years)
From intern to entrepreneur, this is the true tale of how a recent grad used her intern experience to launch a business and pay back $34,000 in debt.
How to Protect Your Credit After the Equifax Breach
In light of the major Equifax breach, a credit freeze is not your only option. There are multiple ways to keep a close eye on your credit reports.
8 Famous People Who Got Rich After 30
Striking it rich is not a privilege reserved for the young. These eight famous entrepreneurs prove you can build an empire at any age.
5 Times a Gym Membership Isn't Worth It
Exercise is one key to frugal living — but that gym membership may be a waste of dough. Go ahead, ditch the gym and commit to truly frugal fitness.
The Best Age to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
If you want to buy long-term care insurance, don't wait until it's too late.
15 Ways to Exercise in Under 5 Minutes
Sometimes, getting a workout in just doesn't fit your schedule. But you can train your muscles to burn fat without a gym membership or any equipment.
Ways to Make Extra Cash
There are many ways to make some extra cash. Try one of these today!
What You Need to Know About Canceled Debt and Taxes
If you think debt forgiveness can make your financial liability disappear altogether, you're likely wrong.
6 Foods That Are Actually Cheaper At Whole Foods
We don't often visit "Whole Paycheck" when we're shopping for cheap eats. But for some staples, Whole Foods is surprisingly affordable.
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 3
This is the third in a three-part series about bottled water. To read the first installment, click here. To read the second installment, click here. We’ve talked a bit about bottled water. [more]
How to Build Your Own Amortization Schedule
Looking for a dull, but financially eye-opening home project? Great! Today, we're going to build an amortization schedule. [more]
5 Wild Rides You Can Absolutely Afford
Have you ever wanted to zip around on a jetpack, or catch a ride on the world's longest bus? Guess what — you can, and for cheaper than you think.
Cheap Ways to Spend a Night Out
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How to Prepare When Your Unemployment Is Ending
Unemployment benefits can be a lifeline, but you need to prepare for when that lifeline ends.
Investing Is Great, But Saving Is Even Better
The key to a healthy investment portfolio isn't great returns — it's saving a lot of money.