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In today’s economic climate, many people would be grateful to have any kind of salary, but it’s a fact that many teachers and other service professionals have always been strugglin
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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
Best Money Tips: Stupid Things We Do When We're Poor
Today we found articles on stupid things we do when we're poor, conversational skills everyone should master, and ways to stretch your summer travel budget.
Avoiding Aspirational Spending
We've all heard that you should dress for the job you want, not the one you have. But to be a smart shopper, buy for the life you have, not the life you want.
How to Survive (And Perhaps Thrive) On a Teacher's Salary
In today’s economic climate, many people would be grateful to have any kind of salary, but it’s a fact that many teachers and other service professionals have always been strugglin
Retirement accounts and money to spend
Everybody knows that retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs offer great tax advantages (and once upon a time--and maybe again someday--a corporate match). But people who have p
Best Money Tips: Stack the Deck for a Better Life
Today we found some stellar articles on stacking the deck for a better life, how retirees can avoid going broke, and ways to save on car repairs.
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.
I’ve Got Your Crazy Hot Job Right Here!
Where does a guy (or gal) looking for a career playing Guitar Hero begin looking? At this website: CrazyHotJob.com. It features just one job a day, but it may be “the” job you’v
Turn Last Year's Taxes Into This Year's Financial Spring Cleaning
Don't shove all your tax paperwork back in the drawer just yet. Go the rest of the way to a better financial future with a few simple steps.
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.
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10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Kids
When you have children, Valentine's Day isn't always about flowers and romance, but it can still be fun.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in December
It's almost impossible to NOT shop in December. Keep your holiday cheer level high by shopping wisely.
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What Does the Word "Recession" Mean to You? (Answer for a Chance to Win $10!)
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Does A Dollar Buy What it Did a Year Ago? (Answer to win $10)
Does a dollar buy the same things it did a year ago? Share your experiences to be entered to win $10 in our Trivia Tuesday giveaway!
10 Ways to Get More Wear Out of Your Clothing
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5 Things Millennials Can Learn About Saving Money From Gen-X
Millennials may think they have it all down, but Gen X can impart some serious spending wisdom when it comes to shopping.
10 Cheap Exercise Tools for a Killer Workout
Skip the fancy gym membership and get a killer workout with these frugal fitness tools that'll fit anyone's budget — and fitness level.