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10 Frugal-but-Classy Appetizers

Delicious appetizers are part of what make parties awesome — and what can make them expensive, too. Keep costs down with these recipes.

The 5 Best Leather Cleaners

If your leather couch or jacket is starting to look too worn, the proper leather cleaner is what you need. Try one of these and watch the magic happen.

Best Money Tips: How to Buy a Family Home Without the Stress

Today we found articles on how to buy a home without the stress, how to choose the best sunscreen, and pro cleaning tips and tricks that will save you time.

30 Easy Holiday Crafts for Kids

While you're busy preparing the food or cleaning the house for the in-laws, take advantage of these 30 crafty ways to distract the wee ones!

Encounter With a Freegan

Would a good mother feed her children out of the Dumpster? My first encounter with a real live freegan leaves me wondering. Is helping save the earth and some money worth even t

Best Money Tips: Actionable Ways to Save Money

Today we found some awesome articles on actionable ways to save money, getting ahead at work, and savvy tasks to do in December.

Ace Your Next Performance Review With These 7 Tricks

If you're nervous about that upcoming performance review, here's how to make sure you get glowing feedback.

Preparing for a Recession

Find out what, exactly, is a recession and what you can do to prepare for it.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Shoes

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save on shoes, things not to buy during the holidays, and ways to give gifts that matter.

15 Cheap and Delicious Punch Recipes for Holiday Parties

Bring on the holiday festivities! These delicious and simple party drinks sure do pack a punch.

6 Ways to Automate Credit Card Payments and Rewards

Make your credit card rewards work for you by automating them, as well as your monthly payments so you never have to pay a late fee.

Common Currency: A Primer

These postings will pertain to the economy of life, which is all about personal alternatives that shape our financial world.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Cut Hair Care Costs

Today we found some great articles on ways to cut hair care costs, rules for regifting, and getting the most from social security.

9 Money Questions You Should Be Able to Answer by Age 30

You're turning the big 3-0. Do you have the answers to these all-important money questions?

Our Obsession to Clean is Making Us Trashy

I hate to clean just as much as the next person, so many of the new products on the market can be helpful to my daily routine. Others, however,

Best Money Tips: Make the Most of Holiday Shopping

Today we found ways to make the most of holiday shopping, tips to build confidence as a public speaker, and common money mistakes that military members make.

4 Ways to Come Clean When You've Been Financially Unfaithful

Admitting your wrongdoings to a partner is hard. Add money to the mix, and that makes things even harder.

How often do you get your paycheck?

One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef

Fight the Post-Holiday Blues: 20 Cheap Ways to Make January Special

If you've got the post-holiday blues, don't worry — here are 20 inexpensive ways to make January feel a little bit less blah.

20 Surprisingly Delicious Squash Recipes

It's winter-time and that means fresh squash — and plenty of it. When life gives you squash, make pancakes — and lots more besides!