Frugal experts champion certain vacations as great ways to save, but these trips are not one-size-fits-all fun. Avoid these pitfalls on your next vacation.
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Fun, Frugal Vacations: What the Experts Fail to Mention
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Last Minute Tax-Filing? Extended Post Office Hours and More
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Mix 'n match your food to save money
Is there any way out of the "I love to eat but I don't want to cook all the time!" dilemma? Will there ever be a way to eat consistent, healthy, homecooked meals without slaving in the kitchen all the time? Read on, and tell me what you think. [more]
When Avoiding Debt Is the Losing Strategy
It's almost always a good idea to stay out of debt. But sometimes, refusing to take on debt could hurt you in the long run.
9 Ways an Annual Self Review Can Boost Your Career
Don't wait for the boss to schedule your annual review. There are plenty of reasons to give yourself an appraisal right now.
Give a dog SIX bones...FREE!
It's raining deals right now. For a limited time you can give your beloved pooch the benefit of not one but SIX free bones, courtesy of ruffchews.com. [more]
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Covert transaction legal, life-saving: getting free drinks at the amusement park
In the interest of frugality and safety , I will pass along a tip that I received from a waitress when my family and I were visiting Williamsburg. She advised us that free water in
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The Best Secured Cards That Pay Interest on Your Deposit
Secured credit cards require a security deposit that usually determines your credit limit. There are some cards, though, that allow you to earn interest on the deposit.