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Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: How Do You Stay in Contact with Family and Friends Without Breaking the Bank?

How do you stay in contact with family and friends without breaking the bank? Enter for a chance to win $200 in prizes!

Effective Networking in a One-Horse Town

Whether you freelance, run a small business, or just need some good, solid contacts for future career opportunities, networking can be the difference between being successful an

Best Money Tips: March Family Shopping Guide

Today we found helpful articles on what to buy in March, strategies for successful spring cleaning, and amazing meals that you can make for $5 or less.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Valentine's Day?

Tell us how you save money on Valentine's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: Daily Habits That Help You Look Younger

Today we found helpful articles on daily habits that help you look younger, products that can save you money over time, and tips for building a capsule wardrobe.

Fund your own sabbatical

I never got a sabbatical. My dad was a college professor, so I knew from a young age what a sabbatical was. I always paid attention whenever one corporation or another would be i

Root cause of the financial crisis

Several times recently, Treasury Secretary Paulson (and many others) have claimed that the "root cause" of the current financial crisis is "the housing correction." This is comple

5 Home Canned Foods That Beat Store Bought

Skip the sauce and condiment aisle, and try one of these easy canning recipes right in your home kitchen!

Why young investors should "Stay the Course" and continue to invest

With the recent upheaval in the financial markets, many individual investors are feeling the pain of shrinking investment accounts. In fact, over $2 trillion dollars have been wipe

8 Things a Frugal Woman Should Always Carry

It's a spendy world out there. Before you leave the house, make sure you've got these frugal tools with you.

3 Ways Technology Makes Personal Finances Easier

From saving money to staying on budget, technology has made it easier than ever to stay on top of my personal finances. Here are 3 ways technology has helped me save money and time

A Simple Remedy for the Economic Blues

During these trying times, a little physical activity can go a long way to lifting your spirits, and might even make you smarter.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 10/09

Today's great deals include 50% off Halloween costumes for boys, Spooky children's books under $10, Sennheiser CX 280 High Performance earbuds $19.95, and more!

4 Things You Need to Know About the Federal Reserve

You probably know that the Fed "sets" interest rates. Find out what else the nation's central bank does for you — and your money.

For a Frugal, Healthy Soap, Go With Goat Milk!

If you are looking for beauty products with "anti-aging" or "anti-wrinkle" properties, but without the costs and unrecognizable ingredients, goat milk soap is a great option.

Best Money Tips: One Super Useful Skill That No One Teaches

Today we found articles on a super useful skill that no one teaches, urban and wilderness survival hacks, and smart uses for Vaseline.

Make Loyalty Shopping More Efficient with KeyRingThing.com

Have you ever gone to the grocery store and tried to sort through the ten different loyalty cards on your key ring? Just the other day, my cashier who was an elderly woman nearly s

The ultimate frugal vacation

Summer is coming up, and it is a great time to take a little break from work and relax. The recession may have put a damper on many people's vacation plans, but there is a way you

Best Money Tips: 101 Small Ways to Save Big

Today we found some great articles on small ways to save big, year-end tax tips, and the best gift cards for the holidays.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 12/24

Today's deals include 40% off dessert cookbooks, gift one Kindle book, get one 50% off, Brother Project Runway sewing and embroidery machine 61% off, and more!