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9 Little Ways to Boost Your Savings Account Every Day

Building your savings doesn't have to be daunting. It's the little things that add up.

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Over 7 million money-making ideas - Google Patents

Ever dreamed of patenting a great idea that could make you a fortune? The Pet Rock maybe? Or the Jump To Conclusions mat? Well, you'll find even more crazy ideas using Google Patent Search , or even better, submit one of your own. [more]

Can't buy me love...but maybe I can buy happiness

Gretchen over at The Happiness Project claims that money can buy some forms of happiness. [more]

A (by no means definitive) list of some cool (and free!) additions for your blog or website

As a supplement to my last post about using WordPress to set up a personal or business website for free (minus the price of domain name registration and/or hosting), here are some ideas for [more]

Best Money Tips: How Car Owners Can Save Money

Today we found some great articles on how car owners can save money, surviving a trip to IKEA, and credit card charges you didn't see coming.

Broken down? Turn your pencil into a flashlight.

If there's one thing I know about travel, it's be prepared. But it's sometimes easier said than done. We all know we should carry emergency supplies in the trunk of the car, and one of those essentials is a flashlight. [more]

Best Money Tips: How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Today we found some stellar articles with tips to help you sleep better at night, save money while eating healthy, and spend less at the bar.

Pre-career advice

If you've got a living situation like most high school and many college students, where you'll continue to have a roof over your head and food to eat even if you don't

Best Money Tips: Frugal Exercise Tips

Today we found some great articles on frugal exercise tips, what to do if you hate your job, and ways to reduce your financial vulnerability.

Being Poor Without Being Pitiful

I have spent a good portion of my young life being poor. Growing up on a small family farm during the agriculture crises in the 80’s gave me perspective on what poverty really mean

Pay Down Debt and Get Cash Back With These 6 Services

Need to pay down debt faster? There's an app for that — well, kind of. Try one of these cash back services and pay down your debt that much faster.

Beyond Beef: Tasty, Frugal Protein

If you're looking for filling, inexpensive protein to anchor your meals, there are more options than you may think (and they're delicious!).

Here's How Much to Spend on Life's 3 Biggest Milestones

Life's milestone purchases shouldn't leave you flat broke. How much can you afford on a new car, home, or engagement ring?

Credit Card Insurance? No Thanks.

So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated

Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Improve Home Security

Today we found free ways to improve your home’s security, seasonal crafts you can make from items in your kitchen and yard, and simple strategies for saving money on food.

Best Money Tips: Benefits of Shopping at Farmers Markets

Today we found some fantastic articles on the benefits of shopping at farmer's markets, curbing compulsive spending this Christmas, and teaching personal finance.

23 Classic Breakfast Cereals We All Miss

Saturday mornings as a kid were not complete without your favorite cereal. Here are 23 classics we miss.

4 Financial Steps to Take if You Want to Be a Digital Nomad

Before you pursue the digital nomad lifestyle, make these money moves first.

Last-Minute Giving

Here’s a gift idea that will help put you in the holiday spirit. It will not help you mark “done” on your gift list but may save a life. If you’re feeling well today, have mailed a