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Get In Gear For The New Year: 5 Tips For Making Resolutions
The New Year is infamous when it comes to resolutions — not because most people manage to turn over a new leaf but because we declare big goals, work towards them for a few months
Rethinking The Early Mortgage Payoff
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Should There Be a "Fat Tax" on Junk Food?
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Watch All The Documentary Movies You Can Handle, Free Online - And Yes, It's Legal.
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Contingency Plans
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Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
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9 Problems You Can't Solve With Money
Many problems we face require us to spend money to solve them. Use the three-step plan to decide if the solution is worth the cost.
Spring into Cleaning Now
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Find a Side Gig at These 4 Best Micro-Jobs Sites
One way to boost your savings is to earn a little extra in your spare time. Get your side hustle on via one of these quick job search sites.
Little Old Lady Recipes: Classic Frugal Cooking
Our grandmothers didn't just know how to make delicious, simple food; they also knew how to make it darn frugal, as our Senior Editor shows in her book.
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.
Best Money Tips: Christmas Gift Ideas Under $100
Today we found some awesome articles on Christmas gift ideas under $100, things that are worth the money, and shopping habits you should ditch.
4 Tips for Living Spontaneously on the Cheap
It might seem like spontaneity is the enemy of frugality, but there are some simple ways to fit the fun of spontaneity into your frugal life.
Oodles of Noodles: 25 Ways to Prepare Pasta
From classics like spaghetti to Japanese soba and more, discover new ways to prepare this fast-cooking and filling pantry staple.
A Beginner’s Guide to Frugal Living
The path to frugality has many detours, and even the experts make mistakes. Here are seven things to keep in mind as you find your own road.
Best Money Tips: Find Business Attire for Less
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You Can Start Investing With a Lot Less Money Than You Think
You feel like you don't have enough money to take the plunge in investing. That's not true! You can get started with less than you think.
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