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Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Highlights from Our Chat With Andrea Woroch

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Andrea Woroch on last-minute holiday shopping!

9 Ways to Seal Leaks and Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill

Hot air may be leaking from your home in places you haven't considered. Follow these methods to stop those leaks and stay warm for less.

Market Clones: How to Pay Drastically Less for Pricey Products

Marketers price their products at whatever the market will bear. But if one product is sold in two (or more) markets, one version is almost always cheaper.

The Online Dating First Date: Get a Drink

Single folks, would you like to go out for a drink? The answer should be yes — and not just because it's frugal.

CFL Bulbs: Greener than most, but not green enough

I’ve embraced the compact fluorescent light bulb revolution wholeheartedly. I preach their money-saving abilities and cite statistics about energy. I comment on brands and varietie

The Presenter’s Paradox: Why Less Really Is More

Whether you're getting something for free from a company or giving your significant other a gift, discover how our minds assign less value to more stuff.

Win $50 in our Deals OOPS Giveaway

OOPS. In our Deals Holiday Giveaway post yesterday, we forgot one very important thing in our Deals Survey: an email field.

6 Money Misconceptions About Millennials

Despite coming of age in an age of burgeoning student loan debt, weak economies, stagnant wages, the kids these days are pretty savvy about money.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Wine

Today we found some great articles on ways to save on wine, career strategies of high earners, and things you can do to live a happier life.

The 5 Best Window Air Conditioners

Staying cooled off on hot summer days isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these air conditioners and you will always be comfortably chilled.

10 Home Renovations That Almost Pay for Themselves

If you'd like to make some home improvements now and recoup those costs when you sell, these are the 10 renovations that earn the best return.

The 7 Best Objects to Pawn

If a quick buck is what you're after, these household dust-collectors may net you a pretty penny at the pawn shop.

What Is Life Insurance?

Life insurance is a way to protect your family should the unthinkable happen to you. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains how life insurance works.

7 Financial Must Haves for the First-Time Home Buyer

Making the leap into homeownership for the first time? Before you buy, make sure you've covered these seven financial basics.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Keep It Frugal on Mother's Day?

Tell us how you keep it frugal on Mother's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

8 Morning Mantras That’ll Help Keep Your Finances on Track

Keeping your finances on track takes work, and surprisingly, a little bit of Zen. These daily reminders can help you reach your money goals.

10 Smart DIY Spice Storage Ideas

Nothing clutters up a kitchen like a bunch of spice jars. Get yours all in a row — and easy to find — with some ingenious DIY.

Ask the Readers: How Are Your Financial Goals Coming Along?

Tell us about how your financial goals are coming along and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 08/21

Today's great deals include 50% off 18 Stems Rose Bouquet, 60% off or more Jones New York, and more!

7 Important Things You Should Know About Balance Transfer Cards

If you plan to pay down high interest credit card debt with a new zero-interest card, make sure you understand the potential downsides.