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Can You Survive with One Car in Suburbia?

Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi

6 Reasons I Still Don't Have a Cell Phone Plan (yet)

If you ask most people what they can't live without, many would say their computer. Just about as many would say their cell phone/PDA/Crackberry. I agree with the first one – I c

Needs, wants, and not even wants

Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue

How to Buy a Laptop Computer

If you're shopping for a new laptop, pay attention to these features.

4 Ways Student Loans Impact Your Taxes

Got student loan debt? Who doesn't. Lessen the burden by knowing just how that debt plays into your taxes.

Best Money Tips: 100 Affordable Christmas Gifts for Men

Today we found some fantastic articles on affordable gifts for men, ways to protect yourself on vacation, and saving money on holiday meals.

10 Easy and Delicious Eggs-for-Dinner Recipes

This list of egg-ceptional evening egg recipes doesn't include frittatas and quiche — but you will find egg-citing new ways to bring eggs to the dinner table.

Best Money Tips: How to Make Over $100,000 by Skipping Coffee

Today we found articles on how to make $100,000 by skipping coffee, items you should always buy at thrift stores, and easy ways to get rid of pimples.

9 Ways to Develop the Breakfast Habit

You know you should start off the day with a good breakfast, but… Get smart about the most important meal of the day with some simple habit builders.

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Best Money Tips: Avoid These Online Shopping Mistakes

Today we found articles on online shopping mistakes to avoid, the secrets behind a tidy home, and bobby pin hacks that will change your life.

15 Low Cost Ways to Beat Stress

Emotional spending and expensive junk food binges -- budget busters -- are often triggered by stress. Here are 15 ideas for diminishing stress without spending a lot of money.

6 Money Lessons We Could All Learn From Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

You can't switch on the TV or click open a web browser without running into The Rock. Find out how much that visibility is worth -- and what you can learn from it.

5 Fatal Assumptions of Job Seekers

Many people are job hunting these days. I have worked with job seekers for many years and have found that these five common assumptions frequently derail a job search.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money on Childcare Services

Today we found some great articles on saving on childcare services, increasing your chances of getting an email response, and making cheap foods taste delicious.

Are Americans Experiencing Frugality Fatigue?

Are Americans suffering from "frugality fatigue"? After a year of tightened belts and tighter fists, we're reaching for our wallets again and returning to our bad old ways. Or so t

Make Easy Money and Learn a Thing or Two About Website Design

Finding new ways to make some extra cash are a dime a dozen. But how many of them are interesting and teach you something useful at the same time? Here is one way to make some extr

You Can Visit Europe for a Lot Cheaper Than You Think — Here's How

A dream European vacation doesn't have to result in a nightmare for your savings account. Cut your travel costs with these simple steps.

Best Money Tips: Free Things You Can Do This Summer

Today we found some awesome articles on free things you can do this summer, saving money at home, and managing your fear of money.

6 Time-Tested Ways to Make a Relationship Work

There is no secret to a perfect relationship — but there are some guidelines that can help make any relationship great.