Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
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As a conscientious consumer, you have a right to know what you're buying, eating, or wearing. New York City is enforcing a law that requires chain restaurants to provide nutrit
From brushing our teeth to buying little things we don't need, small bad habits can make a big difference in our lives. Learn how your habits might affect your bottom line.
From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.
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Emergency belt-tightening
Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
5 DIY Laundry Detergent Recipes
Clean your clothes without cleaning out your wallet by using these DIY detergents that work great and feature no unpronounceable additives.
Vacation Hack: 7 Tips for Single Bag Travel
It's easy to simplify your travel and avoid baggage fees. Become a single-bag traveler by choosing the right carry-on and packing with purpose!
How Much Does Your Credit Card Debt Cost You?
Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
10 Easy Ways to Burn Almost 1000 Extra Calories Per Day
A handful of easy-to-do lifestyle changes can add up to hundreds of calories avoided or shaved — every day. That's almost two pounds a week!
How to Keep Your Job Hunt From Busting Your Budget
You want to go all out in your job search, but you don't want to go broke in the process.
4 Simple Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Investing
Don't be daunted by the stock market. With a little change in outlook, you can conquer your investing fears.
5 Reasons a Big Paycheck Is Not Worth Staying in a Job You Hate
Financial independence is the goal for us all, but it shouldn't come at the cost of a despicable job.
The case for caloric labeling
As a conscientious consumer, you have a right to know what you're buying, eating, or wearing. New York City is enforcing a law that requires chain restaurants to provide nutrit
Turn Old Clothes Into Money With These 4 Tools and Apps
Clean out your closet and make a little cash with the help of the Internet. It's easy!
Giving Back to Those Not Necessarily on Your Christmas List
The holidays is a time when many of the 'forgotten' in our country can use your donations of time. Here are some ideas to give this holiday season.
Are Your Financial Habits Just Bad?
From brushing our teeth to buying little things we don't need, small bad habits can make a big difference in our lives. Learn how your habits might affect your bottom line.
4 Ways Breast-Feeding Saves Money
From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.
How to Raise Backyard Chickens
If you've thought about getting your own set of fowl, this starter guide will have you well on your way to fresh eggs and friendly wake-up calls.
Social Security Is Not a Ponzi Scheme
Once again, people are comparing Social Security to a Ponzi scheme. That's a bogus comparison. Here's why.
Best Money Tips: 5 Tips to Find Your Dream Job
Today we found articles on tips you can use right now to find your dream job, ways to create a positive money-saving mindset, and a guide t earning money with Airbnb.
6 Awesome Reasons to Shop at Aldi
Few brands? No bags? No problem! One writer shares why she loves the discount grocer (and a few minor quibbles as well).
Is Green Tea All It's Cracked Up to Be? It's close.
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