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Today we found nearly 20 cheap ways to stay cool, features to consider when shopping for carry-on luggage, and affordable, homemade versions of takeout meals.
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The beginning of the new year always seems like a good time to get rid of things that you've been meaning to. But some junk you just can't get rid of on Freecyle or Craigslist. He
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I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]
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Gone are days when Hostel meant "dank crash-pad for young travelers." Behold the Poshtel.
Best Money Tips: Traveling When You Have No Money
Today we found some awesome articles on traveling when you have no money, Halloween 2012 freebies, and cutting back on your monthly grocery expenses.
Online Ordering: Won't Somebody Take My Money?
Online shopping isn't all it's cracked up to be, as I discovered the hard way.
There are Cheaper Ways to Return to a Greener Earth
The web is full of ways to live green, but have you ever thought about being Earth-friendly in your death? While it’s not always pleasant to think about, maybe we should. If you
Ask the Readers: Are You Part of a CSA?
Tell us whether you're part of a CSA and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Cheap China the Expat Way (or Better, the Chinese Way)
If watching the Olympics has piqued your appetite for travel in China, don't despair: After the airfare, you can see a lot of sights in this country for not a lot of coin -- if you
How Do I Find the Best Deal on Life Insurance?
How do you know you're getting the best deal on life insurance? Jeff Rose, CFP, recommends getting help from an online quoter and a truly independent life insurance agent.
4 Sneaky Store Perks That Make You Overspend
Buyer beware! Those awesome shopping "perks" you love put you right where the store wants you — reaching into your pocket for more cash.
Best Money Tips: 19 Cheap Ways to Stay Cool This Summer
Today we found nearly 20 cheap ways to stay cool, features to consider when shopping for carry-on luggage, and affordable, homemade versions of takeout meals.
Scams: What the FTC Wants You to Know
Consumer scams are a dime a dozen (or in some cases, thousands of dollars a crime). What are the red flags that you should always be on alert for? Can even financially savvy spen
How to Compare Medicare Part D Plans: A Beginner’s Guide
Not all Medicare Part D plans are created equal. Find out how to save up to 75% on prescription copays.
10 Essential Travel Items You Forgot to Pack
These items will save you time and money on every trip. Use this cheatsheet and never forget them again.
Don't Miss Out on This Easy Way to Pay for Child Care
Child care is expensive. Ease the burden by making use of one of your employer's tax-advantaged perks.
The 5 Things You Need to Survive a Job Loss
Losing a job is terrible, but if you plan ahead and make common sense preparations, it doesn't have to mean disaster.
5 Negotiation Tricks That’ll Win a Home Bidding War
With slimmer pickings in the housing market, bidding wars abound. Don't let your dream home get swept out from under you with these negotiation tricks.
5 Ways to Get Junk Gone
The beginning of the new year always seems like a good time to get rid of things that you've been meaning to. But some junk you just can't get rid of on Freecyle or Craigslist. He
3 Reasons Why You're Still in Debt
Avoiding — and climbing out of — debt is pretty simple. But that doesn't mean it's easy. Learn why you're still in debt — and how to get out of it.
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder
Today we found articles on easy ways to prevent seasonal affective disorder, how to save big on things you’re already buying, and things you can carve that aren’t pumpkins.
The Joys of Plus Size Shopping for Women
Shopping for the Plus Size gal can be fun if she takes stock in what she's working with and goes to those designers that work with her.