When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c
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A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
First, apologies for the blatantly provocative title (although I do make good on it). But did you know that some people prefer to be homeless? I know, sounds crazy right? But I was
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Making Home Affordable expanded again - borrowers allowed to refinance loans up to 125 percent of value
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I’m a mortgage-free homeowner but, despite paying off my loan, I still have plenty of expenses associated with owning and maintaining my house.
Dishwasher Smells Bad? Here's How to Fix It
Yikes! Dishwasher smelling a little foul these days? It's a simple fix —anyone can do it!
Beyond Wrapping Paper -- Post-Holiday Bargains
It doesn't take a frugal bloodhound to seek out half-price wrapping paper and holiday cards in early January. But don't stop your discount shopping there. Recent
12 Ways a Deep Declutter Can Improve Your Life
Too much stuff getting in your way and getting you down? Part cleaning and part therapy, deep decluttering clears ours heads while it clears out space.
Ask the Readers: Do You Spring Clean Your Home?
Tell us whether you spring clean your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Look Waste in the Face (and Save More than Money)
I’m addicted to how-to tips for saving money; Shave a few dollars off any of my enormous utility bills, and my heart belongs to you. Sometimes it takes more than savvy know-how to
6 Hidden Dangers of Credit Card Balance Transfers
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
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You can cut your bills and your eco-footprint by running the washer less often. And with a few simple tricks, your clothes can be just as clean.
10 Dumb Little Budgeting Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today
Small little spending and budgeting mistakes add up to big holes in your finances. The good news is that you can find and fix them.
5 Affordable Solutions for Acid Reflux Disease
There are a number of ways to treat GERD. Here are some of the most affordable.
The Dirt on Travel Insurance
In the world of travel insurance, no two policies are the same. Different activities and locales are covered in different ways between insurance companies, and even within the same
How to Boost Your Credit Score in Just 30 Days
If a single move could boost your credit score in a matter of weeks, you'd do it right? Here's how disputing incorrect data on your credit report can make a huge difference.
Should you spend your money while you can?
A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
37 Ways You’d be Better Off as a Bum
First, apologies for the blatantly provocative title (although I do make good on it). But did you know that some people prefer to be homeless? I know, sounds crazy right? But I was
Is "Health Food" Worse for You than Junk Food?
Health food isn't necessarily as good for you as you'd expect it to be. In fact, it might be those "healthy" foods that are ultimately making you fat.
6 Ways Digital Nomads Can Save for Retirement
Digital nomads and perpetual travelers can use these simple tricks to save money for retirement — whatever their current address.
10 Ways to Get Rid of Stuff Frugally
Who wants to pay to have unwanted stuff hauled away? Here are 10 ideas for profiting from your unwanted clutter — if not in dollars, at least in karma.
Pick Up One of These Frugal Hobbies This Weekend
Battling boredom can bust your budget, briskly. Fill your you time with fun, cheap hobbies that can improve your life, and maybe even your finances.
The 5 Best Mops
Cleaning floors can be a pain — make it easy with one of these great mops.