For most of the 20th century, capitalism and democracy seemed to go hand-in-hand. After all, every democratic country was largely capitalist and nearly every capitalist country wa
In certain parts of the world (Russia comes to mind), people have stood in line for hours just to get some food. It’s messed up, but I get it. If standing in line for hours will re
You can always tell when inflation has become ingrained in an economy--you start hearing people say, "Buy now before the price goes up!" I remember hearing that a lot in the late
Want to turn friends on to the frugal lifestyle without scaring them away? Ease them in with my favorite books that are not in-your-face anti-spending books, yet teach a lot of gre
The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way
The recession may have a silver lining in the form of better quality of life. Learn the 6 ways the recession has inspired us to save money and live well.
Every few months Priority Clubs designates certain hotels as PointBreaks locations. These hotel offerings are extremely limited and available at a special points discou
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What one thief might consider trash can be your treasure. Create this simple container for your car, and safely hide your valuables in (almost) plain site.
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How to Sell Your House in 24 Hours
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You can always tell when inflation has become ingrained in an economy--you start hearing people say, "Buy now before the price goes up!" I remember hearing that a lot in the late
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My Favorite Guides to Frugal Living Are Not Guides to Frugal Living
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Frugality goes international
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Is Uber Saving or Costing You Money?
We all know that Uber is super convenient, but is it actually saving you money? Let's find out!
6 Upsides of the Down Economy
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How to Save 44% or More At Select Priority Club Hotels
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6 Ways to Earn Extra Holiday Cash
With all the gifts you'd like to buy, the most wonderful time of the year can be expensive. Here's how to pick up some side cash to fatten your wallet this holiday season.
24 Train Hacks From an Amtrak Veteran
Make travel by train as comfortable (and frugal) as it is romantic with these money-saving Amtrak train travel tricks.
Disguise Your Stuff to Prevent Car Break-ins
What one thief might consider trash can be your treasure. Create this simple container for your car, and safely hide your valuables in (almost) plain site.
How to Reward Friends Who Help You Move
Pizza and beer is the standby reward for friends who help you move. Get creative with these other ways to say "thanks for carrying my stuff."
Best Money Tips: Plan a Cheap Summer Birthday Party
Today we found some awesome articles on how to plan a cheap summer birthday party, how to break your bad financial habits, and things to consider before quitting your day job.
Credit Challenged? How Alternative Credit Data Can Help Those With Little or No Credit
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Women's Saving and Investing: Is Your Money "Girl Money?"
Understanding how to save and invest your earnings not only makes financial sense, but helps women (or anyone!) become more independent and confident.