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Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men
Certainties: Death, Taxes, And Change
What's certain about life: death, taxes, and changes in tax laws. So my best tax advice is "keep up with tax laws." Coasting along with financial vehicles and investm
6 Tips for Saving Big Money on Office Supplies
Whether you’re a small biz owner or just a super-equipped bill payer, you can save big on office supplies with these savvy tips!
Best Money Tips: How to Build an Emergency Fund From Nothing
Today we found ways to build your emergency fund from nothing, ways to fight clutter and get organized, and a guide to buying refurbished products.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Craigslist?
Tell us about your Craigslist experiences and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
U.S. Bank College Visa Credit Card Review
For students trying to build credit, a simple and straightforward credit card with no annual fee and no rewards could be the best option.
Need a Cheap Cool Dessert? Make Your Own Shaved Ice!
Last week temperatures here in California soared into the 90s and we needed to cool down. After getting some fat free frozen yogurt we were still feeling hot, so my husband took o
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have a Frugal Halloween?
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The Easiest Way to Avoid a Tax Audit
It's every taxpayer's worst fear, but it doesn't have to be if you're honest and you stick with these tax-prep basics.
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Been Audited by the IRS?
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“Make your own Twinkies” and other secret recipes by the Food Cloner Dude.
Todd Wilbur is a name you may well have heard before. For lack of a better word, he’s a copycat…and a cool one at that. From homemade Twinkies to homecooked Big Macs, Todd can recr
Best Money Tips: Why Personal Budgets Often Fail
Today we found some fantastic articles on why personal budgets often fail, frugal Father's Day gifts, tips for effective business networking.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Money-Saving Tip?
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Save More and Spend Less by Increasing Your "Mental Transaction Costs"
"Cost" is more than dollars and cents. Use these mental money blocks to take charge of your money and live a more rewarding frugal lifestyle.
The Value of Human Life Just Ain’t What it Used to Be
The government has determined that people are worth less than five years ago.
You Can’t Save if You Don’t Try
There has been much discussion about whether certain money-saving strategies are worth your time. In a recent article in Parade Magazine, Tim Harford alerts us to “Bargains That A
So, You Think You're a Carnivore?
Does your voice get slightly deeper and more husky as you discuss the pleasure of biting into a medium-rare steak? Do you proudly declare that you could never be a vegetarian becau
6 Side Jobs for People Who Are Good With Money
Do you have a way with wampum? Put your money-savvy skills to work by picking up a side job and earning some extra cash.
Back to School: The Case for majoring in English
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Must-Have Thanksgiving Dishes?
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