Are you annoyed by your bank's tendency to add more fees and offer lower savings interest rates? Consider a credit union as an alternative; here are the benefits and drawbacks.
Your budget can easily go off the rails if you're spending money just to keep pace with your friends, but in some cases, it can actually help you save.
Rising prices, as well as the current unemployment rate, and devaluation of the dollar, all seem to support the wisdom of previous generations’ more frugal ways.
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Credit Unions
Are you annoyed by your bank's tendency to add more fees and offer lower savings interest rates? Consider a credit union as an alternative; here are the benefits and drawbacks.
6 Ways to Sell Your Body to Science
Your precious bodily fluids are truly that — precious. Find out how to turn you into cold, hard cash.
To Shred or Not to Shred: How Long to Keep Your Tax Records
When it comes to your tax records, it can pay to be a hoarder. But how long is too long to hold on to "important" papers?
How to Protect Your Credit After the Equifax Breach
In light of the major Equifax breach, a credit freeze is not your only option. There are multiple ways to keep a close eye on your credit reports.
12 Surprising Things Women Should Know About Retirement Planning
Retirement planning makes everyone a little nervous, but for women, there's more at stake — a lot more. Are you saving enough?
21 Frugal Ways to Reward Yourself Right Now
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But what about you? Reward yourself with these easy, cheap, and relaxing activities.
10 Ways to Combat "Impostor Syndrome"
Impostor syndrome — that feeling of being a fake in high stakes social situations — often stands in the way of success. Don't let it.
4 Vacation Destinations Where Eating Healthy Is Surprisingly Cheap
If you vacation in the following countries, you can actually eat healthy for very little money.
7 Reasons You're Never Too Old to Buy Stocks
You'll outgrow a lot of things as you age. Stocks won't be one of them.
The 5 Best Massage Tools
Loosening up tight muscles isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these massage tools and your whole body will feel better.
10 Things I Just Won’t Do to Save Money
Turn down money-saving opportunities? Yup! One very frugal writer shares the questionable and straight-up dumb ways he won't save money.
9 Smart Moves to Make After Getting a Raise or Promotion
Nice job! Be sure to follow up your promotion or raise with plenty more of what got you here.
How Keeping Up With the Joneses Can Actually Save You Money
Your budget can easily go off the rails if you're spending money just to keep pace with your friends, but in some cases, it can actually help you save.
Location Independent Career Basics
WA location independent career is your ticket to workplace freedom. We’ll look at the basic qualities (good and bad) of a location independent career.
20 Signs That You Were Raised By TRUE Money-Savers
Rising prices, as well as the current unemployment rate, and devaluation of the dollar, all seem to support the wisdom of previous generations’ more frugal ways.
16 Ways to Use Up Leftover Champagne
Don't pour last night's leftover champagne down the drain! Save it to use as a key ingredient in cocktails, desserts, soups, hair care, and more.
10 Reasons Why Bank Vaults Are Much More Interesting Than You Thought
Learn about KFC's secret chicken vault and other fascinating facts about the world's most secure rooms.
8 Signs You're Paying Too Much for Your Mortgage
If home sweet home is sapping your savings, you're likely paying too much for your mortgage.
6 Ways to Ask Your Boss for Better Work-Life Balance
Unless you're self-employed, the only way to improve your work-life balance is to ask. Get your boss to say yes with this clear plan.
How to Get a Groupon Refund When a Company Closes
I had a Groupon for a company that just went out of business. Yikes! Here's how I got my money back.