The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret
Cleaning? Cooking? Ugh, you say. Make friends with it, compadre; they’ve got to be part of the frugal warrior’s toolkit. I look for ways to make it easier and cheaper, because when
It's no secret that college tuition and the related expenses can be daunting for students and families. Here are seven tips for minimizing the costs of college.
We're subjected to constant barrage of unhelpful advice to the effect that what the economy needs is more spending. (The stimulus program is one piece of this.) It's kind of unde
Save some money on gift wrapping supplies this year by looking beyond the store gift wrap display and dressing your gifts in something out of the ordinary.
Today we found articles on tips for saving big on summer flights, an expert’s guide to making money from flea market flips, and the secrets to maintaining weight loss.
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.
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Why invest in the stock market?
The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret
14 Secret Fast Food Menus Revealed
You don't have to join the Illuminati to learn secrets. Discover the unadvertised eats you can order from your favorite fast food joints.
Beyond the Slow Cooker: 10 Eco- and Budget-Friendly Household Helpers That Progress Left Behind
Cleaning? Cooking? Ugh, you say. Make friends with it, compadre; they’ve got to be part of the frugal warrior’s toolkit. I look for ways to make it easier and cheaper, because when
The 5 Best Deep Fryers
Deep-fried food are deeply delicious. Serve up tasty French fries, eggrolls, fried chicken, and more with one of these excellent deep fryers.
What You Can Buy With $5,000
When you're done fantasizing about what you could spend a cool million on, think about the possibilities of a realistic windfall — like a cool $5K!
Everything You Need to Know About Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
The names Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae probably ring a bell, especially if you've applied for a mortgage lately — but who or what, are they, exactly?
Hang Frames Perfectly Every Time With These 5 Picture Hanging Hacks
Decorate your place with pictures, artwork, and anything else in a frame quickly and accurately with these simple tricks.
Degrees of Frugality: 7 Tips for the College-Bound
It's no secret that college tuition and the related expenses can be daunting for students and families. Here are seven tips for minimizing the costs of college.
A champion of savings over spending
We're subjected to constant barrage of unhelpful advice to the effect that what the economy needs is more spending. (The stimulus program is one piece of this.) It's kind of unde
18 Smart Ways to Reuse Your Empty Glass Bottles
Got a bunch of empties sitting in the recycle bin? You can turn that trash into treasure!
Best Money Tips: Stack the Deck for a Better Life
Today we found some stellar articles on stacking the deck for a better life, how retirees can avoid going broke, and ways to save on car repairs.
5 Cars That Thieves Don't Touch (and 5 Simple Anti-Theft Tricks)
Do you drive one of the least-stolen cars in America? Read this to find out.
15 Cheap, Clever, and Attractive Ways to Save on Gift Wrapping Paper
Save some money on gift wrapping supplies this year by looking beyond the store gift wrap display and dressing your gifts in something out of the ordinary.
The Self-Employed Person's Guide to Getting Credit
Being self-employed is amazing — until you find yourself struggling to get financing. These tips will have lenders loving you.
The 5 Best Routers
One of the biggest Internet rip-offs? Internet service providers charge you to rent their routers. Save money by getting one of these.
Best Money Tips: How to Save Big on Summer Flights
Today we found articles on tips for saving big on summer flights, an expert’s guide to making money from flea market flips, and the secrets to maintaining weight loss.
10 Habits of Financially Happy People
What's the secret to financial happiness? If you answered "More Money," guess again.
The Informational Interview: What Not To Say and More
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
How to Resist Lifestyle Creep and Still Have Everything You Want
Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.
25 Things to Do With Used Corks (Including Making Money With Them)
So you've popped open a bottle of wine...now, what do you do with the wine cork? You have a surprising number of options.