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Leave the expensive steaks at the supermarket — these delicious grillable meats will satisfy hungry guests without hurting your wallet.
Best Money Tips: 40 Things You've Been Doing Wrong All Your Life
Today we found some great articles on things you’ve been doing wrong all your life, what marriage equality means for certain benefits, and ways for parents to earn money from home.
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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.
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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.
The seven deadly sins of consumerism (and the frugal redemption).
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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.
How to Shop: A Beginner's Guide
It might sound silly, but buying stuff can be a daunting experience — especially when you want to spend little and get a lot. Here's how to do it.
15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.
How to Ease into Credit Card Rewards After Debt Repayment
You've conquered a mountain of debt. Congrats! Before you go right back to using credit cards again, learn how to proceed with caution.
Best Money Tips: Weird Ways to Make Money
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Buying a Home: Highlights from Our Chat with Money Smart Week
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Money Smart Week on buying a home.
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10 Ways to Get Great Hair Without the Salon
Save pricey salon days for a rare treat and get gorgeous, healthy hair with some simple (and cheap!) tricks.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save at the Grocery Store
Today, we share tips to help you save money at the grocery store, tricks to avoid eating at restaurants, and common terms that ruin your resume.
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