Paying half a bill is better than paying it all. But is going to a debt settlement company the way to do it? Understand how these companies work, then decide for yourself.
Who doesn't love finding a bargain on eBay? Strike even better deals on everything from clothes to computers with these simple shopping and bidding strategies.
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
The way we deal with money in relationships is often a sign of how we deal with other things in life. But if you're aware of potential problems, you can change.
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Solving a Debt Dilemma with Debt Settlement
Paying half a bill is better than paying it all. But is going to a debt settlement company the way to do it? Understand how these companies work, then decide for yourself.
11 Freedoms You Gain by Spending Less
Want to live free of clutter, stress, strife, and want? Cut your spending and bank the savings! Here are 11 things you can enjoy when you do.
7 Secrets to Scoring the Best Price When Buying on eBay
Who doesn't love finding a bargain on eBay? Strike even better deals on everything from clothes to computers with these simple shopping and bidding strategies.
5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!
7 Ways to Eat More Slowly — and Lose More Weight
Mom's advice to chew each bite 10 times was right. You really can improve your health just by spending more time at the table. Here's how.
The 5 Best Coloring Pens
Add some sharp color to your pages with coloring pens. Just use any of these colored pens and your drawings will be vibrant and beautiful.
5 Biggest Ways Millennials Risk Their Retirements
Millennials are stuck making some tough money calls. Unfortunately, it's their retirement fund that gets hit the hardest.
5 Fun, Cheap Party Games You Didn't Know About
You can turn a fun get-together into an awesome party with any of these entertaining and frugal party games (and none of them are Charades).
10 Things in Your Basement You Should Throw Out Today
If you've got a basement, you've probably got a lot of clutter. Start tossing it out today!
How to Ensure You Use Your Groupons and Other Daily Deals
Daily deals are great...if you remember to use them. Follow these techniques to keep your vouchers from languishing.
A Beginner’s Guide to Frugal Living
The path to frugality has many detours, and even the experts make mistakes. Here are seven things to keep in mind as you find your own road.
8 Free Things You Can Do on Any Vacation
What can you do to entertain the family on vacation without breaking the bank? Quite a lot, actually.
You Can Start Investing With a Lot Less Money Than You Think
You feel like you don't have enough money to take the plunge in investing. That's not true! You can get started with less than you think.
Relationships and Money: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The way we deal with money in relationships is often a sign of how we deal with other things in life. But if you're aware of potential problems, you can change.
The 5 Best Hair Curlers
To get perfect curls that last, not any hair curler will do. You need one of these best five hair curlers.
Camping for a Week Is Only $160 at These National Parks
You'd think camping at one of our nation's great National Parks would be be pricey. Find out how affordable a week really is.
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In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]
Ask These 5 Questions Before Deciding On a Financial Advisor
Before trusting your finances to any old somebody, you need to carefully vet potential advisers. These basic questions will get you started.
29 Ways to Prevent Visiting the Doctor
Sure, an apple a day "keeps the doctor away." But there many other easy, fun, and money-saving things that you can do to prevent unnecessary visits.