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I like kitchen gadgets as much as the next girl, but I just can’t justify splurging on a crepe pan (or other tool) that I’ll use maybe once a month, at the most. So which kitchen u
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12 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Foods for the Fridgeless Workplace
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
I'm Fleeing The Country For Healthcare!
It’s all the buzz lately as healthcare costs rise, and especially after Michael Moore’s SICKO caught the attention of the masses. Those of us not living in places where everyone
Keep Your Credit Card Safe While Shopping Online
Whether you're doing holiday shopping or just making an everyday purchase, follow these steps to keep your credit card information safe.
Do You Need a Financial Planner?
It doesn't take much — a new home, a new business, a wedding — to complicate once simple finances. It might be time to hire a pro.
How Paying Attention to Detail Saves Your Finances
One of the easiest ways to keep your finances on the up and up is to simply pay attention.
Holiday Travel Hacks That Will Save Your Sanity
If you're dreading heading to the airport this holiday season, these tips will help ease the stress of travel during the busiest time of year.
10 New Car Costs the Dealer Is Hiding From You
A new set of wheels can cost a pretty penny — even more so if you go for some sneaky extras. Beware of these new car costs!
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11 Last Minute Gifts for Book Lovers
The holiday clock is ticking, and you've got nothing for the bookworm on your list! Never fear, these bookish presents are sure to please.
Cooking Without Crepe Pans and Other Expensive Kitchen Tools
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Best Money Tips: Achieve Your Financial Goals
Today we found some awesome articles on achieving your financial goals, signs you could be in financial trouble, and sticking to a budget.
How to Use Budgeting Skills to Improve Your Time Management
Managing your time requires some of the same skills as managing your money. Here's how to master both.
3 Ways Good Sleep Makes You Wealthier
Being short on a few winks is bad for more than just your health. A bad night's sleep can lead to many harmful money mistakes, too.
So You Want to be a Landlord? Part II: How Do You Actually Make Money?
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20 Delectable, Frugal Pineapple Recipes
From salsa to salad to soup, these 20 recipes will help you make the most of this in-season exotic fruit.
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9 Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering
When you help others, you help yourself, too — and often in unexpected ways. Discover ways to socialize, further your career, and more, all while giving back.
The Five Stages of Not Shopping
When people see us make a lifestyle change — even a positive one like frugality — their responses often resemble the Five Stages of Grief.