At the risk of hurting my baby's feelings, I had to tell her that the cool teenager in the 'tween-age clothing store was not really a friend. The 16-year-old salesclerk --so cute,
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Today we found some fantastic articles on getting a cheap gym membership, cutting your wedding bill, and things you should and shouldn't buy at Whole Foods.
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I love receiving homemade Christmas gifts, and also enjoy making my own. However, a homemade gift can be really expensive if you pay full price for the ingredients. Fortunately, a
Saving for college isn't always easy when the day-to-day costs of living are taking what income you have. Here is a simple idea to start saving small for your kids higher education
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Today we found articles on major Black Friday myths that retailers want you to fall for, ways to avoid paying bank fees, and things that we’ve been doing wrong all our lives.
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I am a very frugal person. So, when my husband discovered his digestive tract could not handle gluten, I had to figure out how to stay within the budget, while keeping my sanity.
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At the risk of hurting my baby's feelings, I had to tell her that the cool teenager in the 'tween-age clothing store was not really a friend. The 16-year-old salesclerk --so cute,
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Modern technology might have eliminated lots of jobs, but it also created some great high-paying careers, too.
19 Frugal (And Easy) Ways to Update an Old Home
Don't drain your budget on simple upgrades to an old home. There is plenty you can do on the cheap.
10 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease
Renting a home is more than just finding the right place. Make sure you know everything up front by asking these important questions first.
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Today we found some fantastic articles on getting a cheap gym membership, cutting your wedding bill, and things you should and shouldn't buy at Whole Foods.
Simple Living: Overcoming Negative Inertia
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Live a Longer and Happier Life With These 8 Frugal Buys
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You can land that job by presenting the most hirable version of you. Here are 10 things you can do immediately to become more hirable.
Start Stockpiling Now: Four Cheap Christmas Gifts to Make
I love receiving homemade Christmas gifts, and also enjoy making my own. However, a homemade gift can be really expensive if you pay full price for the ingredients. Fortunately, a
5 Tips for Easy College Savings
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50 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
The average American's tax refund is about $3000. Here are 50 ways to put it to better-than-average use.
Ask the Readers: Do you Return Gifts? (Chance to Win $10!)
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Ask the Readers: What's Your Best Post-Holiday Purchase? (Chance to win $10!)
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Best Money Tips: Don't Fall for These Black Friday Myths
Today we found articles on major Black Friday myths that retailers want you to fall for, ways to avoid paying bank fees, and things that we’ve been doing wrong all our lives.
Could Online Teaching Be For You?
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The Smart Way to Pay for Cell Phone Service
Prepaid month-to-month or postpaid on contract? The smarter, cheaper option may surprise you.
How to Buy and Prepare Fresh Fish
Learn how to choose the freshest fish and add this delicious and healthy protein to your diet.
The 5 Most Important Financial Lessons People Learn in Their 20s (Did You?)
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Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Kitchen Tools that Stretch Your Budget and Your Time
I am a very frugal person. So, when my husband discovered his digestive tract could not handle gluten, I had to figure out how to stay within the budget, while keeping my sanity.