New investors may be tempted to move their mutual fund investments into an actively managed fund. Choose an index fund instead to avoid a costly mistake.
What's the top reason shoppers don't buy green? (Hint: It ain't cheap.) That's right. Price. So what's a frugal green shopper to do? Here are a few thrifty tips that can help eco-c
Last night I strolled through the furniture showroom with my jaw unhinged and my heart thumping: “Look at all this good-looking stuff!” After some careful consideration th
You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away
Currently many homes for sale are owned by banks. These properties are also known as real estate owned or REO and they have gone through the foreclosure process. Some of them are i
Some stuff at Costco — like health care services — is available to members and nonmembers alike. Read on to learn how to get the deals without the card.
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to get a workout, how to have a successful garage sale, and how to buy more house for less money.
From one-off classes to certifications to full degrees, online classes can offer a lot of great flexibility...and a lot of headaches. Find out if they're right for you.
Living in 90 degree weather with over 70 percent humidity the past few days has not been easy here in rural Nebraska. Hearing others complain about it only makes it worse -- especially knowing that they probably have air-conditioning. [more]
As important as it is to save money, it’s just as important to spend it wisely. And that means that sometimes, it makes sense to pay more for a brand-name item.
Imagine all your weekday meals prepped and ready after your commute — and still homemade and frugal. Make it real with your own home-cooking assembly line.
Today we found some stellar articles on winter vacation deals on the beach, resolutions you should make this year, and how fighting can be good for your finances.
Today we found some awesome articles on things teens should do with their money, keeping your receipts in order, and planning for a new financial paradigm.
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
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Why Index Funds Are the Best Choice for New Investors
New investors may be tempted to move their mutual fund investments into an actively managed fund. Choose an index fund instead to avoid a costly mistake.
How to Save Green When You Shop Green
What's the top reason shoppers don't buy green? (Hint: It ain't cheap.) That's right. Price. So what's a frugal green shopper to do? Here are a few thrifty tips that can help eco-c
Beware of Pretty Things: 4 Reasons I’m Keeping My Ugly, Old Stuff
Last night I strolled through the furniture showroom with my jaw unhinged and my heart thumping: “Look at all this good-looking stuff!” After some careful consideration th
What Does “YMMV” Mean? The Official Guide to Decoding the Language of Frugality
You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away
6 Basic Tips for Buying a Bank Owned Home
Currently many homes for sale are owned by banks. These properties are also known as real estate owned or REO and they have gone through the foreclosure process. Some of them are i
7 Things Non-Members Can Get at Costco (Including Cheap Eye Exams!)
Some stuff at Costco — like health care services — is available to members and nonmembers alike. Read on to learn how to get the deals without the card.
New Legislation Gives Coupons “Equivalent Cash Value”
Got coupons? Get cash! A new law means coupons can now be traded in for their "equivalent cash value."
Best Money Tips: Get an Inexpensive Workout
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to get a workout, how to have a successful garage sale, and how to buy more house for less money.
Is Taking Classes Online Right for You?
From one-off classes to certifications to full degrees, online classes can offer a lot of great flexibility...and a lot of headaches. Find out if they're right for you.
Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Costing You Money?
Are you worrying too much about whether you should pay off your mortgage early or invest that extra cash? Here's an article for you.
Are we over the deals at Overstock.com?
Do you use Overstock for the latest deals, bargains, and biggest bang for your buck? Are they still going strong?
Living Without Air-Conditioning Can Save Big Bucks This Summer
Living in 90 degree weather with over 70 percent humidity the past few days has not been easy here in rural Nebraska. Hearing others complain about it only makes it worse -- especially knowing that they probably have air-conditioning. [more]
How to Make an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Don't put off prepping for a disaster until it's too late. It's time to get your emergency kit together, STAT.
When to Buy Brand Names: Sometimes, the Splurge Is Worth It
As important as it is to save money, it’s just as important to spend it wisely. And that means that sometimes, it makes sense to pay more for a brand-name item.
Save Time and Money With a Monthly Assembly (or Bulk) Cooking Weekend
Imagine all your weekday meals prepped and ready after your commute — and still homemade and frugal. Make it real with your own home-cooking assembly line.
Best Money Tips: Winter Vacation Deals on the Beach
Today we found some stellar articles on winter vacation deals on the beach, resolutions you should make this year, and how fighting can be good for your finances.
Best Money Tips: Things Teens Should Do With Their Money
Today we found some awesome articles on things teens should do with their money, keeping your receipts in order, and planning for a new financial paradigm.
The 5 Best Products for Dry Skin
If you're looking for a new product to hydrate your skin, look no further than these five!
This Is How the High Cost of Cheap Gas Hurts You
Turns out cheap gas isn't so cheap after all.
How to Prepare a Plain Text Resume
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.