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Today we found helpful articles on ways to spend less money at restaurants, how to overcome laziness, and budget-friendly ways to fill an Easter basket.
Friends of mine have barely gotten over the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war, and I’m still stuck back in the 80’s (remember when Betamax was struggling to be on top?) It’s not that I don’t
A while ago an article on Wise Bread talked about how complaining via a letter works much more effectively than complaining with phone calls. This made me think about all the othe
I was a born and raised HMO baby. Health insurance had always meant plopping down a $15 co-pay at each appointment and letting my insurer pay the rest. Since insurance was a bene
If you're budget is tight and you have home repairs on the horizon, use this list to determine which projects can wait and which ones need your immediate attention.
My immigrant parents have taught me many lessons about saving money, but the following 10 lessons were most influential in shaping how I lead my life as a 30-something today.
Boo! Win the office costume party with something from one of these online costume shops and still have enough left over to buy candy for your trick-or-treaters.
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How to Make Scrumptious, Quick Homemade Rolls
Dress up your dinner! You can bake these delicious crescent rolls from scratch in about the time it takes run out and pick up something store-made.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Holiday Traditions?
Tell us about your holiday traditions and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Should your standard of living rise?
Studies show that a high standard of living doesn't make people happier. People who live in mansions and penthouses aren't any happier than people who live in suburban houses, sma
Is Layaway Still Worth It?
Layaway faded away back in '90s, but this different way to pay is making a comeback. Is it worth it?
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Thrift Store Finds?
Tell us about your favorite thrift store finds and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid 6 Big Resume Flaws
Today we found some awesome articles on how to avoid 6 big resume flaws, unique ways to make extra money, and saving money as a stay at home mom.
Best Money Tips: 11 Ways to Save at Restaurants
Today we found helpful articles on ways to spend less money at restaurants, how to overcome laziness, and budget-friendly ways to fill an Easter basket.
Five Ways VHS Tapes Still Rock
Friends of mine have barely gotten over the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war, and I’m still stuck back in the 80’s (remember when Betamax was struggling to be on top?) It’s not that I don’t
Best Money Tips: Ways to Find a Job
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to find a job, taking a cruise for cheap, and shaving grocery costs.
How good writing skills save and earn money
A while ago an article on Wise Bread talked about how complaining via a letter works much more effectively than complaining with phone calls. This made me think about all the othe
Growin' Home: How Much House Do You Really Need?
Our houses are getting bigger, but what about our needs? If you're ready to build or buy a new home, maybe it's time to decide how much is too much.
Ask the Readers: What's the Biggest DIY Project You've Ever Tackled?
Tell us about the biggest DIY project you've ever tackled and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Unexpected Dog Costs You Should Prepare for Now
Dogs are cute, cuddly, and can be very costly. Here's how to prepare for their big bills.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use a Workout Plan?
Tell us whether you have a workout plan and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Upside of an Economic Downturn?
Some studies have found that indicators of a healthy population actually go up when the economy goes south.
Why I (Heart) My High Deductible Health Insurance Plan
I was a born and raised HMO baby. Health insurance had always meant plopping down a $15 co-pay at each appointment and letting my insurer pay the rest. Since insurance was a bene
Ask the Readers: What Good Money Decisions Have You Made Recently?
Tell us about the good money decisions you've made recently and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Home Maintenance and Repair: What's an Emergency and What Can Wait?
If you're budget is tight and you have home repairs on the horizon, use this list to determine which projects can wait and which ones need your immediate attention.
10 Life and Money Lessons Learned From Immigrant Parents
My immigrant parents have taught me many lessons about saving money, but the following 10 lessons were most influential in shaping how I lead my life as a 30-something today.
13 Sites to Find Your Halloween Costume Cheap
Boo! Win the office costume party with something from one of these online costume shops and still have enough left over to buy candy for your trick-or-treaters.