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Best Money Tips: Free Things to Do in the Summer

Today we found some great articles on free things to do in the summer, getting free medication prescriptions, and budgeting when having a baby.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Use Less Water?

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Making direct deposit safe for the garnished

The US Treasury pays more money to more people than just about anybody in the world. Last year it disbursed more than $1.6 trillion in 982 million individual payments. As you can

Ask the Readers: What Will You Do With Your Tax Refund?

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Book Review: The Post American World

Is there a link between having a modern society and having a western society? The vast economic and military power of the United States (and before that, the United Kingdom) has m

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Host a Summer Party on a Budget?

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Resumes For Recent Grads: Translating Campus Experiences Into Real-World Skills

If you’re a recent grad, I hope you've snagged the job of your dreams with a great company, perhaps after having completed summer internships or cooperative work programs with your

Best Money Tips: Throwing a Yard Sale When You Live in an Apartment

Today we found some fantastic articles on throwing a yard sale if you live in an apartment, networking for jobs, and children and allowance.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Frugal During the Holidays?

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Having a baby? Nine financial considerations for new parents

My friend recently had a baby girl and she told me about the costs for a normal pregnancy and delivery. To say the least I was a bit flabbergasted that over $25000 was charged for

Ask the Readers: What Money-Saving Activity Do You Enjoy the Most?

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Watching ads could be your ticket to a fortune.

Unless it’s Superbowl Sunday, most people don’t sit around watching ads (well, I do, it’s part of my job). But what if watching ads was turned into a lottery ticket? That’s the pre

What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in August

Hard to believe summer is almost gone — almost as hard to believe as the deals you can find on lawn and garden supplies and LCD TVs.

The Art of Wearing Things Out, and Then Some

I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some

Ask the Readers: What Bad Money Habits Have You Quit?

Tell us what bad money habits you have successfully quit and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Sure Savings at the Supermarket

A SURE way to save 20-25% on many of your groceries? Oh, yes, and it couldn't be simpler!

Make Your Own Deal Tracker

Deal-a-day websites like Woot! and Steep and Cheap are great places to go if you need a new piece of travel gear or gadget, these sites can be a great way to find it for cheap. Unf

Book review: Internet Riches

If you've never considered starting an internet business--but now that I mention it, it seems like a good idea--this is the book for you. If you've considered starting an internet

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