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All the cool kids have credit cards. What if you don't? What if you are so young, so poor, so uncool that you can't get one? Do you have to stoop to paying for your food
As much as I enjoy cooking, I hate doing more work than I have to. I’ve made a point to start making dishes that easily become something else for the next meal (or two or three). I
Bring up class and most people start to get touchy. Unfortunately, it's an unavoidable reality when traveling. Different groups of travelers define themselves and others by cla
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Simple Living Through Capital
There are a lot of ways to live simply. My personal favorite is living simply through capital — and it's easier to do than you might expect.
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Credit Counselor
Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
How To Turn A Video Game System Into A Gym Membership
Never thought you could actually get in shape with that PS2 or Xbox, huh? Believe it or not, I justified buying a PS2 because it's cheaper than hiring a personal trainer and ge
Live Like There's No Tomorrow
Two weeks after my husband had gotten a glowing performance review and his manager sent care packages for all our of our kids, he was told over the phone at a client meeting that h
Take One More Thing Seriously
When time and money are tight, it's natural to try to narrow down what you're trying to get done. But the opposite might be what you really need.
9 Unusual Jobs Technology Destroyed
They took our jerbs! Technology is amazing — and the reason it's hard to be a leech collector or gandy dancer these days.
Finding joy in temporary frugality
If you read frugality and simplicity blogs for any length of time, you'll run into a lot of people who take great joy in having simplified their lives. Gradually simplifying y
5 Ways That Charitable Giving Can Improve Your Finances
Can you afford to be generous? Or can you afford NOT to be? Learn how charitable giving can actually improve your finances.
A Google employee perk we can all get free
I recently found an amazing (and I don't use that word lightly) resource from Google that I think is completely under-used and seriously under-marketed. This resource is cal
Best Money Tips: Define Your Fashion Style Without Breaking the Bank
Today we found some stellar articles on defining your fashion style and saving money, tips for effectively using layaway, and cutting winter costs and saving for the holidays!
10 Financial Frights to Avoid
This is a lighthearted (yet serious) look at some of the financial pitfalls we may find ourselves in if we're not careful.
Swipe envy
All the cool kids have credit cards. What if you don't? What if you are so young, so poor, so uncool that you can't get one? Do you have to stoop to paying for your food
Three Types of Food that Can Make Encores
As much as I enjoy cooking, I hate doing more work than I have to. I’ve made a point to start making dishes that easily become something else for the next meal (or two or three). I
25 Ways to Save $5 This Week
Small changes can make a big difference to your savings account. Jump-start your savings with these 25 easy ways to put away $5.
Travel Planning With Class
Bring up class and most people start to get touchy. Unfortunately, it's an unavoidable reality when traveling. Different groups of travelers define themselves and others by cla
How to Pay Down $100 Worth of Debt This Week
With some creativity and effort, you can boost your bottom line quickly to pay down a small debt or save something extra.
Creating a Financial Plan: Highlights from Our Chat with Money Smart Week
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Money Smart Week on creating a financial plan!
12 Smart Post-Holiday Moves
Holiday spending may have turned your finances into a mess. Get back on track and make the new year all about the new financial you.
25 Ways to Boost Creativity
Feel like your brain is drained? Get inspired with these 25 tips for expanding your creative horizons.