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The 5 Best Backpack Tents

Hiking with a tent on your back that's also comfortable to sleep in isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these backpack tents and hiking and camping will be a breeze.

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Mom and Dad, Your Financial Decisions Matter

With Mother's Day in the recent past and Father's Day two days ago, I wanted to give credit where credit is due and encourage all the parents out there who are trying to teach their kids abou [more]

Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Enjoy the Beach

Today we found some fantastic articles on frugal ways to enjoy the beach, deciding where to live, and networking boo-boos.

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Best Money Tips: How to Save on Banking Fees

Today we found some great articles on saving on banking fees, decluttering your kitchen, and time management rules you are breaking.

FHA Home Loans: You Can Buy a Home Even If Your Finances Aren't Perfect

Even with stricter post-crash lending standards, FHA home loans remain a great option for home buyers who don't have perfect credit or large down payments.

Best Money Tips: DIY Gifts for Dad

Today we found some awesome articles on DIY gifts for dads, meaningful and unique wedding gifts, and how to save on running shoes, gear, and events.

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a Spending Freeze?

Tell us if you've ever done a spending freeze and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Need a game to learn to manage your credit?

Everybody learns best in their own way. Some by reading, some by listening, some only by personal experience--and there are always a few who never learn. But, if you're one of th

Best Money Tips: Steps to Finding Financial Improvement

Today we found some great articles on finding financial improvement, the reality of passive income, and lessons we can learn from Candy Crush Saga.

Not too late to get your IRS stimulus rebate--if you qualify

A lot of taxpayers missed out on getting their IRS economic stimulus rebate last year, even though they qualified. If you're one of them, you'll be glad to know that there's a way

10 Ways to Get More Wear Out of Your Clothing

With the average American family of four spending almost $4,000 per year on clothing, think of the money you can save by extending the life of your clothes and hanging onto them lo

Thrive as a Starving Writer--Lessons from the Experts

The web is full of advice for starving writers. And why not? Any writer has heard the advice "Write what you know," and one thing many writers know is about being a starving writer

Balancing Spending with Saving: Being Frugal but not Miserly

Take frugal too far, and we can become miserly before we even know what hit us.

Flashback Friday: 85 Best Ways to Save on Halloween This Year

With costumes, candy, and decorations, Halloween can be a costly holiday. Here's how to save big this year.

6 Smartphone Apps to Help you Save Big

Some people won’t stop to clip a coupon, but dig the idea of downloading an application for their phone that will help them save more than a few bucks on their next purchase. Are y

Best Money Tips: Save Thousands With This Spring Maintenance Checklist

Today we found articles on money-saving home maintenance tasks, simple techniques that will make you more likable, and ways to save money at Home Depot like the pros.

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Best Money Tips: Ways to Use Lemons

Today, we share uncommon uses for yellow lemons, tips for growing basil, and tricks to make moving furniture a breeze.