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If you can resist the urge to have the latest console and games, there are lots of terrific video games available at terrific discounts — online and off. Here's where to look.
Coffee wakes you up. But did you know it can also increase your happiness, save you money, and more? Discover why drinking coffee is such a good thing.
Emergency rooms provide excellent care, but you can wait eons if you have a non-life-threatening problem and still pay through the nose. The wait at urgent-care centers, on the oth
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25 Frugal Ways to "Pay It Forward"
Paying it forward — doing something nice for someone else — makes that person feel great AND improves your day. Here's how to do it frugally.
6 Things You Should Always Buy at Department Stores
When you're trying to save big, you may try to avoid department stores — but for these six things, it's often worth the trip.
5 Audiobooks About Money You Need to Hear
Turn your commute into a fun lesson in finance with these audiobooks about money.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Will?
Tell us whether or not you have a will and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Cheap Ways to Play Video Games
If you can resist the urge to have the latest console and games, there are lots of terrific video games available at terrific discounts — online and off. Here's where to look.
9 Car Parts That Are Safe to Buy Used
Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.
100 Easy Ways to Brighten Someone's Day
It's easy to brighten someone's day. Try some of these 100 ways and maybe your day will be brightened, too.
5 Reasons to Drink Coffee
Coffee wakes you up. But did you know it can also increase your happiness, save you money, and more? Discover why drinking coffee is such a good thing.
5 Creative Uses for a 529 Plan
You know a 529 savings plan is for your children's college expenses, but with some creative thinking, it can be so much more.
How to Get a Refund When Something Is Non-Refundable
The terms "non-refundable" and "non-returnable" make too many people avoid customer service. But with these tips, you can get results.
6 Times When It's Okay to Take a Loan
There's nothing frugal about borrowing to support a lavish lifestyle. But for essential big purchases, it's okay to visit your bank.
How to Prepare Your Kids to Live On Their Own
One day your kids will be living under their own roof. Will they be prepared to go it alone?
8 Easy DIY Car Repairs to Save Big
When it comes to small auto repairs, skip the repair shop and find your inner greasemonkey — it's much cheaper and plenty satisfying, too.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
Choosing a Retirement Account: What's Available, and What’s Best for You?
With dozens of account types available, retirement planning can seem overwhelming. Read this to better understand your choices.
The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash for a House
Just like any financial decision, there are pros and cons to paying cash for a house.
The 5 Best Microwaves
From defrosting an entire chicken to popping all the popcorn in a bag without burning, these microwaves can make your life easier.
Cost Comparison: Emergency Rooms vs. Urgent Care Centers
Emergency rooms provide excellent care, but you can wait eons if you have a non-life-threatening problem and still pay through the nose. The wait at urgent-care centers, on the oth