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Have Your Best Garage Sale Ever by Following These 9 Retail Secrets
Retailers have been convincing us to buy new stuff for centuries, so why not borrow a few tricks the next time you're trying move some old stuff?
Best Money Tips: 98 Cheap Summer Date Ideas
Today we found some amazing articles on cheap summer date ideas, remaining frugal while traveling, and free (or nearly free) summer projects for kids.
Ask the Readers: Do You Honestly Follow a Budget? (Chance to win $20)
What do you think it takes to "budget" effectively? And do you do so yourself? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers
How well do you know your Facebook friends? Beware: if you can’t easily pick them out of a crowd, then you might be barred access to your account the next time you travel.
Trading Options Is a Sound Investment (and It's Simpler Than You Think!)
If mutual funds and individual stocks are passe, take a look at options. They're a lot less complicated than you think.
Is an All-Cash Diet Right for You?
Budget in the red again? Quell your craving to overspend with plastic with an all-cash diet instead.
The 10 Offensive Phrases No One Is Telling You About
A lot of the stock phrases we use have much darker meanings than we probably intend. Be careful what you say!
How Are People Retiring in Their 30s?!
What if you could retire and travel the world by your 30s? It's not just fantasy — these bloggers have done it!
7 Frugal Lessons from Great-Grandmother
You don't have to look far for great frugal living tips, just back a couple of generations.
8 Simple Ways to De-Stink Your Stuff
Phew! What's that smell? Whatever it is, eliminate it with one of these simple de-stinkers made with stuff you probably already have on hand.
5 Reasons to Ignore the January Effect
Discover why some analysts think you should buy stocks now...and why you should ignore them.
6 Powerful Images of Money and What They Really Mean
From Fearless Girl to Uncle Scrooge's vault, these iconic money images continue to shape our outlook on finance.
How Will the Obama Tax-Cut Deal Affect You?
On December 17th, 2010, President Obama signed a $858-billion tax-cut package into law. Here's how it could affect you.
5 Ways to Turn Credit Card Rewards Into Real Wealth
Looking to do more with your credit card rewards or cash back? With a little effort, they can help you build real wealth.
20 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Dollars
Before you tighten your belt, wring the waste out of your grocery budget with this collection of proven ways to trim food costs.
15 Easy, Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
Slow cookers do dessert, too? As conveniently and deliciously as they cook everything else. The only downside of these recipes is the wait.
9 Things People With Good Phone Skills Never Do
The telephone conversation is it's own realm, one that includes it's own rules and etiquette. How many of these "phone's pas" have you committed?
The Best Frugal Office Party Foods
Potluck office parties are common — but how do you feed the crowd without breaking the bank? Read this for crowd-pleasing, easy, and cheap recipes.
5 Multipurpose iPhone 4 Cases Fit for a Freelancer
Standard iPhone 4 cases don't do jack, but these five specimens work hard for your money by pulling double duty.
10 Dumb Little Productivity Killers You Need to Stop Doing Today
Wondering what happened to your productivity? You frittered it away in these 10 dumb little ways. Learn how to get back on task — and stay there.