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The end of the Energizer bunny: SIX products that don't need batteries.

Since I became a father, my household's battery consumption has quadrupled. [more]

Best Money Tips: 25 Ways to Get Free Stuff

Today we found some fantastic articles on 25 ways to get free stuff, ways the drought will affect you, and car-repair mistakes.

Plan for expensive fuel

Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to. I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]

Earn Interest and Rebuild Credit: Webster Bank Secured Visa Credit Card

Webster Bank Secured Visa Credit Card is a simple and straightforward option if you want to improve your credit and earn interest on your security deposit.

Here's What It Means to Be Vested in Your 401(k)

The money you put in a 401(k) is always yours. You may have to wait a little longer, however, before you pocket your employer's contributions.

Jettison the Junk: Why Clutter Clouds Your Mind and Saps Your Energy

A life cluttered with junk not only takes up space — it can take your energy, too.

The 3rd Annual Plutus Awards

The 3rd Annual Plutus Awards are in full swing! While general voting has ended, voting for the People's Choice Award is still open!

How to Hire an Accountant

For taxes and beyond, working with an accountant can help you keep your finances in shape. Here's how to ensure you get the best one for your needs.

The 11 Craziest Elite Airline Perks

Most of us consider free snacks and extra legroom great airline extras. From private jets to Porsches, find out what the elite get instead of a bag of peanuts.

The Best Gas and Military Credit Card: USAA® Cashback Rewards Plus American Express® Card

For military members and their families, the USAA® Cashback Rewards Plus American Express provides the best opportunity to earn the most cash back on their purchases.

The 5 Best Dumbbells

If lifting weights is part of your everyday workout routine, you should add some quality dumbbells to your equipment. These five dumbbell sets are all great choices.

Best Money Tips: Surprising Lifesaving Items Under $15

Today we found articles on items under $15 that could save your life, how to spend a year abroad for $1,000 a month, and easy grilling hacks that’ll make you look like a genius.

Nintendo giving away free non-slip jackets for Wii remotes

Recently a very good friend of mine told me about a mishap that involved his 8 year old son, a Wii remote and a large, expensive flat-screen LCD TV. Needless to say he wasn't h

BankAmericard® Credit Card for Students Review

College students looking for simple, no-frills credit card to start their financial journey should give the BankAmericard Credit Card for Students a good look.

The 18 Coolest Frugal Fall Adventures

Searching for some frugal autumn fun? Look no further than this list of 18 must-do activities this season.

Best Money Tips: How the Sharing Economy Can Save You Money

Today we found articles on how the sharing economy can save you money, ways to save at Target, and how to take a minimalist approach to work.

10 Fun Money Reads to Take to the Beach

Off to the beach and need something to read? Don't leave home without one of these 10 wise and witty reads about money.

Death and Money: Helping your family now in case something happens later

A lady I know of died last night. It was expected; she was diagnosed with incurable cancer last spring. I didn't really know her, as I'd just recently moved into a place wh

Capital Substitutes for Labor — and Vice Versa

Retirement planning has changed a lot since the economic downturn. But the things you need to understand and do are still very simple.

Playing Around: Frugality as a Game

Most people don't find frugality fun. Describe a thing as frugal and people will tune out. Describe a person as frugal and he immediately seems uninteresting. However, this