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How to Budget During a Crisis
Life happens. When a financial crisis is upon your shoulders, your best defense is a smart budget breakdown.
Home Exchanges: Free Accommodations With Perks
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Best Money Tips: Daily Purchases That Hurt Your Budget
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Frugal Transport--bicycling
Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
Going Native: Landscaping for Your Climate
From the dry desert to the humid woods, paying attention to your climate when you landscape can benefit both your wallet and the environment.
7 Ways to Compare Stock Market Investments
There are thousands of investments out there. If you want to find the "best" ones, you need to learn how to compare them.
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Cut Your Food Bill
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When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
Saving money while hosting guests
Having just spent the last 48 hours desperately scrubbing my home from top-to-bottom in anticipation of the arrival of some house guests, I appreciated The Simple Dollar's post thi
The Joy of Disconnecting
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5 Ways Millennials Can Become Bosses Sooner
Millennials don't shy from a challenge — climbing the corporate ladder, included. Are you ready for the top rung?
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid the Worst Kitchen-Cleaning Mistakes
Today we found articles on the worst kitchen-cleaning mistakes you can make, student loan mistakes that cost you huge money, and what you can do today to help yourself tomorrow.
Does Your Teenager Really Need a Credit Card?
Does your teenager actually need a credit card? Probably.