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Sleek, shiny laptops are all the rage, but I don't think they're worth the cost. Here's why I choose bulky, non-sexy technology for my computing needs.
Considering that I pay most bills online, I don’t use a whole lot of postage stamps these days. When I do, however, it almost always involves me digging through piles of paperwork
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
Need a sticky label removed? A frozen zipper released? Before you run off to buy a pricey chemical "remover," try these common household unstickers first.
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Emergency Preparedness For Your Freezer
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How Not To Freeze For Nearly Free
Grab a pair of socks, a hot coffee (or toddy) and read this. It might just save you from the "my-heating-bill-was-outrageous" blues.
11 Life Skills That Are Now Completely Obsolete
Oh, how the times have changed — and not always for the better. Today's tech has all but rendered these once-crucial life skills obsolete.
Earn More Money by Demanding It
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Is Green Tea All It's Cracked Up to Be? It's close.
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Why You Should Buy a Desktop Computer
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40 Rice Cake Topping Ideas
Rice cakes are low cost, low calorie, and largely low flavor. Dress them up with responsible-sized helpings of these delicious toppings.
What Are Secured Credit Cards?
Learn how secured credit cards are different from regular credit cards and prepaid cards, how they help rebuild credit, and how to choose one.
How to Use Credit Cards to Improve Your Credit Score
There's no mystery to building a good credit score, but you do need to follow a few simple rules with your credit cards.
7 Cheap and Natural Ways to Fight the Cold and Flu
I have found 7 cheap and natural suggestions for beating the common cold or flu.
10 Out-of-Fashion but Totally Frugal Old Tools
From manual lawnmowers to payphones (remember those?), get back to basics (and save!) with these frugal alternatives to modern tools.
10 Old Knick-Knacks You Can Flip for Easy Cash
In need of some extra cash? Look around your home for some flippable vintage knick-knacks like these.
The Real Value of Forever Stamps
Considering that I pay most bills online, I don’t use a whole lot of postage stamps these days. When I do, however, it almost always involves me digging through piles of paperwork
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money When Dining Out?
Tell us how you save money when dining out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Will these car buying incentives get you to buy a new car?
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Holiday Gifts?
Tell us how you save money on holiday gifts and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
30 Easy Ways to Unstick Something That's Stuck
Need a sticky label removed? A frozen zipper released? Before you run off to buy a pricey chemical "remover," try these common household unstickers first.
The Best Prepaid Debit Cards
Prepaid debit cards offer the convenience of a regular credit card...with some unexpected benefits. Learn more about these financial tools.
McMansion to McCottage: Why Smaller Houses Are Smarter
When it comes to our homes, is bigger always better? From saving money to cutting clutter and more, explore the benefits of buying or building small.
10 Places to Find Inexpensive Accessories
From getting the best buys on baubles, bangles, and bags to running awesome accessory swaps, discover where to find fashionable, frugal accessories.