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Spring into Cleaning Now

Trade your annual spring cleaning for deep-cleaning individual rooms more frequently to save time, lessen allergies, and keep your house looking great.

7 Times You Shouldn't File an Insurance Claim

Insurance is there to protect you from costly damages to your home and car. But sometimes, it's best not to file a claim at all.

Which Salt Is Best?

There are dozens of salt options at the grocery store. After taking into account price, taste, and other benefits, discover which ones are really worth their...salt.

Debunking 8 Common Credit Score Myths

If you want good credit, you need a good credit score. But when it comes to getting a good rating, you need to separate facts from fiction.

5 Store Card Pitfalls to Watch Out for

Store credit cards offer huge discounts to lure customers in, but there's a catch. Read about the pitfalls of these offers and how you can avoid them.

5 Kinds of Insurance Every Retiree Should Consider

Your insurance needs change over time. When you reach retirement, they'll change again.

9 Times Life Can Throw Retirement Off Course

Life happens. Don't let a major curveball impact your ability to save for retirement.

Resisting the impulse beauty buy

Are you an impulse beauty shopper? [more]

When Frugal is Stupid

I’m a huge fan of “reduce, reuse, and recycle,” when it is both practical and useful. [more]

These 8 Apps Will Help You Explore the Great Outdoors

Don't worry about looking down at your phone while outside. These apps will help you get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

How to Make a Major Career Switch Without Going Back to School

You don't have to go back to school in order to make a career change. Instead, follow these moves to leverage the skills and knowledge you already have.

Frugal Factors: What Traits Do Most Savers Share?

We're all individuals, each with our own reasons for living frugally — but we're alike in some very important ways.

10 Great Reasons to Drink Beer

One or two reasons to drink beer are generally enough. Here are eight or nine more to remind you that beer is good (in moderation).

Should you try to reduce your rent?

Lately it seems that rent prices have been dropping in many areas of the country. Here in San Mateo some residential apartments are dropping prices as much as 20%. This seemed a

5 Holiday Gigs That Are Perfect for Introverts

You could get a seasonal job at a busy store — but that would mean interacting with other people. Seek one of these gigs for lone wolves, instead.

The 5 Best Beach Umbrellas

Catching shade at the beach when the sun's out isn't easy, but it can be. Just bring any of these beach umbrellas with you and you'll be able to hide from those rays.

I Hate My Job! Now What?

You hate your job, but what can you do about it? Learn how to survive at a job you hate, how to get out without hurting your career, and what you can do to not hate your next one.

6 Summer Party Ideas That Won't Break the Bank

What's better than a mid-summer get-together with friends? A mid-summer get-together that's simple to plan and easy to pay for!

What Kind of Auto Insurance Do Uber Drivers Need?

Driving for Uber and not entirely sure you're covered? This guide will help.

Should You Make Your Young Kids Pay "Rent?"

A viral Facebook post has parents everywhere wondering: Should you charge your young kids rent?