Today we found some great articles on grocery staples that will be more expensive this summer, ways to expand your comfort zone, and what you should have in an emergency kit.
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How far would you go to save the world?
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Stop trying to make "fetch" happen — or any of these other horribly flat and stale slang terms. Is your diction dating you?
How to Successfully Negotiate Everything With Your Kid
Negotiation is a key financial skill many of us don't learn until we're adults. Here's how to teach your kids the basics.
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Best Money Tips: Grocery Staples That'll Cost More This Summer
Today we found some great articles on grocery staples that will be more expensive this summer, ways to expand your comfort zone, and what you should have in an emergency kit.
Free pancakes! At IHOP! On Tuesday!
Get free pancakes on IHOP's National Pancake Day.
7 Secret Cheap Steak Cuts You Should Be Asking For
You don’t need to be flush to satisfy a craving for steak. Ask your butcher for one of these cheaper but still delicious cuts instead.
How to Reduce the Costs of a Cash Advance
Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
How to Take a Cheap Spring Break Trip
The secret to a fun and affordable Spring Break trip? Flexibility.
Life Without Toiletpaper - Bum Deal?
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6 Sneaky Ways You Cheat on Your Budget
No one likes a cheater — your budget included! Nix these small budget habits that are causing big harm to your finances.
Grocery Shopping and the 4-Minute Mile: How to Challenge Yourself
Spending less on groceries is like running a faster mile — to improve, you must challenge yourself. Here's how to perform better in any pursuit.
Ask the Readers
Usually, I have a lot to write about. But today? Today there's only one thing I can write about, because this thing is driving me crazy. [more]
19 Ways to Reuse Old Towels
Towels ready for the trash? Think again! From easy household helpers to sew-and-go fashions, these projects will give new life to your old terrycloth.
How to Game the System and Save Big at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid
When you think discount retail, you probably don't think of the corner drugstore. Lucrative rewards programs may change that.
DCU Visa Platinum Secured Card Review
You may not have heard of the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), but its Visa Platinum Secured Card beats the competition with low fees and APR.
Can't Cook? Fake It. Easiest French Recipe, Ever.
Sometimes you have to cook to impress. Fortunately, there are dishes out there that are so deceptively delicious that no one will ever have to know that you whipped it up in ten minutes using the bare minimum of ingredients. [more]
U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card Review
The U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card offers a low APR for those with good credit.
5 Surefire Ways to Maintain a Good Credit Score in Retirement
You relied on good credit to see you through to retirement — don't put those good financial habits aside just yet!
Frayed Relationships, Damaged Credit, and Costly Additions — What a Multi-Generational Home Might Cost You
Multiple generations living under one roof is becoming more common. Keep the family peace by planning for some of the potential pitfalls.