Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men
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There has been much discussion about whether certain money-saving strategies are worth your time. In a recent article in Parade Magazine, Tim Harford alerts us to “Bargains That A
You've wrung every mile out of your frequent flyer program. Now wring every cent out of your other rewards programs for your hotel, rental car, and more.
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Take back St. Valentine’s Day from Hallmark and Hershey’s.
Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men
Certainties: Death, Taxes, And Change
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Europe Reborn As A Budget Destination?
I had written off Europe as a possibility for the budget traveler long ago. I did it with great difficulty, because I know from experience there is nothing like the food, history,
Best Money Tips: Cut Your Electricity Bill
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to cut your electricity bill, entertaining yourself for free or cheap, and ovecoming your financial fears.
The Best (Inexpensive) Souvenirs
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Best Money Tips: Make Your Groceries Last Longer
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Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!
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Are Farmer's Markets Frugal or a Luxury?
Are farmer's markets a luxury or a cost-saving measure? Read how foodies from all over the country compared the costs, and how my visit to the early-season Chicago-area market shap
The Easiest Way to Avoid a Tax Audit
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Stop! Don't Cut Up Your Credit Cards
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your New Year's Resolutions for 2016?
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You Can’t Save if You Don’t Try
There has been much discussion about whether certain money-saving strategies are worth your time. In a recent article in Parade Magazine, Tim Harford alerts us to “Bargains That A
Best Money Tips: Save on Your Rental Car
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Getting Your Travel Rewards on the Ground
You've wrung every mile out of your frequent flyer program. Now wring every cent out of your other rewards programs for your hotel, rental car, and more.
Best Money Tips: Can You Pass This Credit Knowledge Quiz?
Today we found a quiz to test how well you actually know your credit, things that cause your bills to skyrocket, and easy ways to fix common cooking mistakes.