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Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it b
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
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Wills: The Basics
It's not all about money and cash grabs in making a will: issues like guardians for your children, protection of assets and belongings, and saving income tax are things that ca
Pay yourself last is okay too
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How to Do a One-Month Spending Freeze
If you want to jump-start your financial goals, a spending freeze might be just what you need. Here's how to make it happen — and even have fun while doing it.
11 Great Life Hacks Your Grandparents Forgot to Share With You
While modern technology has made life easier, there are still some incredible life hacks our grandparents used to use. And we should, too!
Best Money Tips: Score a Gym Membership Deal
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to score a gym membership deal, tax-savvy moves retirees can use, and how to become a "garage sale millionaire."
Could a Divorce Improve Your Finances?
When I was single, I thought that getting married would reduce my expenses greatly, and after I got married I realized that in some instances
Be a Smarter Home Buyer by Avoiding These 12 House Hunter Cliches
Binge watching "House Hunters" may leave you with big ideas, but please — don't listen to these stupid home-buying comments.
Taking Frugal Road Trips (Even When Gas Prices Are High)
Call your friends and pack up the car — it's road trip season! Here's how to do it on the cheap.
7 Everyday Things That Are Surprisingly Awesome Investments
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Book review: Happier
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10 Easy Plumbing Repairs That Don't Require a Plumber
Tired of paying for plumbing repairs? A plumbing industry veteran shares 10 easy repairs that don't require an expensive visit from the plumber.
Why You Should Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Despite a bad reputation, adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback. Learn why an ARM might be the right choice for you.
Survival Basics From Depression-Era Kids
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Don't Get Taken by the Latest Secure Credit Card Scam
A fake bank is offering phony secured credit cards to consumers with troubled credit histories, and reading the fine print may not be enough to protect you.
5 Frugal Living Truths Every Stay-at-Home-Parent Should Know
When the daily Stay-at-Home routine starts to wear thin, take heart. You're living — and teaching — some valuable frugal living truths.
Spend Less This Valentine’s Day (And Win an iPod Touch!)
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7 Money Lessons I Learned From Martial Arts
Deep money lessons can be found in the most unlikely places — even the dojo.
Frugality goes international
The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way
Saving Money Is Easy If You Set the Right Goals
There's a reason coaches and CEOs look for "goal-oriented" athletes and employees. Goals help us achieve more, whether touchdowns, profits, or savings.
The 7 Most Important Financial Moments of Your Life
These turning points in your life bring critical money matters to the table. Are you ready?