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Guide to Buying a Used Car Without Going Crazy

Trying to find a safe and reliable used car made me stressed out for weeks. Here's everything I learned, so hopefully your car buying process will be easier.

Best Money Tips: Items to Buy and Avoid at the Drugstore

Today we found some great articles on items to buy and avoid at the drugstore, cashing in on unwanted gift cards, and year-end financial planning tips.

Buying Virtual Cats Might Be the Future of Investing

What happens when you combine cute kitties with an addictive game? The hottest new investment trend.

How to Score Free Rides on Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar

You've heard of ridesharing by now — but did you know you can score free rides? Pocket referral points from Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar!

How to Prosper Despite the Coming Economic Challenge

2011 wasn't a great year for the economy. And most experts don't expect 2012 to be any better. What can small business do to survive, or even thrive, in a tough environment?

Ways to Make Extra Cash

There are many ways to make some extra cash. Try one of these today!

Getting the Most Out of Free College-Planning Resources

Applying for colleges can be daunting for students and parents alike, but these free resources make the process much easier.

Sayonara, Ramen-san

In honor Momofuku Ando, we look back on the delightfully frugal and delicious dish that is ramen.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Support Your Local Food System

Today we found some great articles on things we can do to support a local food system, quick tips to save money this summer, and where to find $400 in a jiffy.

Free movies rentals for life.

Forget Netflix and Hulu. The best place to get movie rentals is your local library — and it's totally free!

Best Money Tips: Save When Shopping for One

Today we found some great articles on ways to save when shopping for one, teaching kids financial responsibility, and the key to great investment returns.

Pet Peeves Part 2: Good Grooming

DIY pet grooming isn't nearly as difficult as it sounds. If you just set aside a little bit of time each month, you can save a bundle and still have happy, clean pets.

Cheap Ways to Add Big Flavor to Your Food

Make palate-pleasing dishes while minding your wallet with these suggestions for adding big flavor to your meals.

Top Three Tax Facts to Know for 2016

Hasn't tax day already come and gone? Yes, but it's never too early to start worrying about next year's taxes.

5 Ways to Cash in on Romantic Gifts From Exes

Don't let that old jewelry from your horrible ex collect dust when it could be making you some cold, hard cash.

FREE movie tickets to Peaceful Warrior

Cinematical has just reported that Peaceful Warrior, a film by Victor Salva and starring Nick Nolte, is going to be involved in an almost $15 million ticket giveaway. [more]

8 Sacrifices That Will Supercharge Your Debt Payoff

They won't seem like sacrifices when debt is no longer hanging over your head.

Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper

A friend sent me this link, knowing full well I'll never, ever need it (I carry a bottle opener on my keyring in case of such emergencies). [more]

Fun, Frugal Vacations: What the Experts Fail to Mention

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.

5 Ways to Handle Big City Rents

Big city life comes with big city costs. Here's how you can shave dollars off an apartment rental.