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The scams and cons that could clean you out.

Scam artists can sneak up on your when you least expect it. Arm yourself (and your money) from these potential pickpockets.

I Feel Pretty: Beautiful Coupon Codes (and Free Shipping)

One of my favorite scent blogs, Now Smell This, offers up some tempting online deals to be had. [more]

Pet Peeves Part 3: Vet Visits

My animals are a pricey bunch. Cute, and sweet, but medically challenged. [more]

Car Yoga and 9 Other Ways to Beat Long Drives

The great American road trip — you know, spending hours, or even days, behind the wheel. Learn how to survive your next gruelling drive.

Flights from Europe to the US from $14.

I had to do a double-take, too. But the promise of super-cheap flights from Europe to the US is on the horizon. And it's not 10 years away as many people first thought. [more]

The Best Secured Credit Cards with Low APRs

Secured credit cards aren't known for their low APRs, but here are five with the lowest.

Best Money Tips: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy Something

Today we found some fantastic articles on questions to ask yourself before you buy something, selling on Craigslist, and food and vacation.

7 Diet Trends That Can Hurt You

Gorgeous celebs may tout these trendy diets, but being healthy means doing your research.

Best Money Tips: Growing Your Own Garden

Today we found some fantastic articles on growing your own garden, garage sale tips, and odd ball costs of having kids.

Making the most of your guilty pleasures

I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]

21 Teeny-Tiny Ways to Save

If you're frustrated because you can't save big, start small! Try these teeny-tiny (and easy!) tricks for saving cash.

The Benefits of Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship sounds old-fashioned, but the reality is that apprenticeships are still around, and they can be valuable career-building experiences.

A second emergency fund you never spend?

I ran across this idea in a book by some financial guru years ago. The book was packed with an odd mix of obvious and kooky ideas, of which this was one of the latter. For some r

FREE bowling balls - just pay shipping

A quick deal for you everyone. I'm not sure how bad or good your bowling is, but mine is rotten. I don't blame the balls, I blame myself for not doing it often enough. Oh,

Best Money Tips: Traveling When You Have No Money

Today we found some awesome articles on traveling when you have no money, Halloween 2012 freebies, and cutting back on your monthly grocery expenses.

11 Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make in Your Crock Pot

This year be sure to give thanks to your Crock-Pot. It's going to make Thanksgiving and holiday dinners a breeze!

How a Family of 4 Can Visit Hawaii for $1,000 or Less

Hawaii may be beautiful, but it's far from the mainland and expensive to visit. These tips can help you plan a Hawaiian vacation for $1,000 or less.

7 Cheap Treatments for Year-Round Allergies

If you’re like me, your allergies don’t always stop with the changing of the seasons. If you too are unwilling or unable to budget more than $700 a year on prescription allergy med

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.

Book review: In Defense of Food

The message of this book is simple: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Michael Pollan gives it away right at the start, so I don't feel too bad doing the sam