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Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
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Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
For military members and their families, the USAA® Cashback Rewards Plus American Express provides the best opportunity to earn the most cash back on their purchases.
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My dog's facelift
I just spent $1200 on a facelift for my dog. Before you go telling me that I should be put down, let me explain that it wasn't elective surgery. My dog is a Pekingese, and say w
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Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
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15 Ways to Have a Frugal Friday
Don't use the end of the workweek as an excuse to spend. Instead, celebrate Friday the frugal way with these 15 cost-cutting suggestions.
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Plan for expensive fuel
Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to. I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa Credit Card Review
Not only will you earn points on purchases you make with the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa, charitable donations you make with the card will merit you rewards as well.
Is Paypal making impulse buyers of us all?
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
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One man's trash... you know the saying. Make your own treasures with the things you'd typically kick to the curb.
The Best Gas and Military Credit Card: USAA® Cashback Rewards Plus American Express® Card
For military members and their families, the USAA® Cashback Rewards Plus American Express provides the best opportunity to earn the most cash back on their purchases.
Best Money Tips: Enjoy Eating Out Without Spending a Lot on Food
Today we found some fantastic articles on eating out without spending a lot on food, using new disposable income, and choosing a major.
5 School Lunches That Will Make Your Kid Smarter
Skip the sugary snacks and soft drinks. Give your kids a mid-day brain boost with these nutritious — and delicious — school lunches.
Best Money Tips: How to Jumpstart Your Emergency Fund This Month
Today we found articles on ways to jump-start your emergency fund, surprising uses for Fels Naptha soap, and important steps to take if you’re fired.
Nintendo giving away free non-slip jackets for Wii remotes
Recently a very good friend of mine told me about a mishap that involved his 8 year old son, a Wii remote and a large, expensive flat-screen LCD TV. Needless to say he wasn't h
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Gas
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save on gas, the best things to buy in October, and avoiding Craigslist rental scams.
5 Money Moves to Make Before You Move in Together
Before you get too starry-eyed, there are some major money moves you and your SO need to make before moving in together.
Link-Love in an Elevator
It’s time once again for another round of link love! We want to let everyone know how excited we are to see such a great response to our articl
5 Steps to Getting a Free (or Close to Free) Vacation in 9 Months or Less with Credit Cards
Here is a step by step plan to earn enough credit card rewards for a free vacation in 9 months or less.
Best Money Tips: 2012 Holiday Layaway Plans Explained
Today we found some great articles on 2012 holiday layaway plans explained, making traveling a priority on a limited budget, and when to haggle.
Buy a Home You Can Afford With the Mortgage Suitcase Trick
When you're thinking about buying a home, it's easy to buy more house than you need (and get stuck with a pricier mortgage). Use this trick to save.