The USDA has just released a cool new data visualization tool called Your Food Environment Atlas. If you're interested in poverty, food security, or the related public policy issue
Today we found articles on ways to make negativity work in your favor, little known tips to help you pay tuition, and cleaning hacks to keep your place spick and span.
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10 Foods You Need in Your "Emergency" Pantry
This isn't prep for the zombie apocalypse — it's how to save money and time by stocking up on 10 frugal foods for quick "emergency" dinners.
USDA Data Visualization Tool
The USDA has just released a cool new data visualization tool called Your Food Environment Atlas. If you're interested in poverty, food security, or the related public policy issue
Buy Your Groceries European-Style
Instead of planning a menu in advance, I go to the store and look around to see what looks good. That way, I can get whatever's fresh and cheap.
Amazing AAA Discounts
AAA membership isn't just for getting your flat fixed or getting towed. Learn about the hundreds of additional discounts that every AAA member has.
Packing Light? Don't Forget These 5 Must Haves
If you're packing light for your next trip, make sure to grab these five essentials first.
Make Your Computer Last (Almost) Forever With Some Simple Tricks
Computer makers expect you to buy a new one every three years or so. That's nuts! Extend the life of your machine with some basic maintenance.
8 Things People With Good Credit Never Do
Want good credit? Don't do this.
How an Expensive Wardrobe Saves You Money
Sure, an expensive suit costs more upfront, but over time it pays its wearer back in dollars saved — and possibly in dollars earned.
15 Easy, Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
Slow cookers do dessert, too? As conveniently and deliciously as they cook everything else. The only downside of these recipes is the wait.
Wise Bread Reloaded: How to Prepare and Enjoy Our Modern, Monstrously Large Chickens
Never heard of the Ross 308 broiler? At nearly 10 pounds, the enormous chicken has taken beef's place at the head of the American table.
Which Airline Loyalty Program Has the Best Value for Their Miles?
Just how much is an airline mile worth? It depends on the airline — and the credit card.
Best Money Tips: How Negativity Can Be Good For You
Today we found articles on ways to make negativity work in your favor, little known tips to help you pay tuition, and cleaning hacks to keep your place spick and span.
Stop! Don't Make These 6 Dumb Mistakes With Your Financial Windfall
We all dream about scoring a big financial windfall — and all the great ways to spend it. If fortune does favor you, don't blow it!
The 7 Best Cities for Frugal Foodies
Budget minded foodies don't have to trek to New York, Chicago, or San Francisco to find a great, affordable bite.
What Does Your Personal Guarantee On a Business Credit Card Mean?
A credit card for your small business can be a great way to manage expenses (and earn rewards). There's just one catch.
12 Tasty Ways to Cook With Wine
What to do with those couple extra pours in the bottle? Add a boozy twist to your next dish with these killer ways to use wine in the kitchen.
10 Cheap and Delicious Marinades
If you're looking for an easy, inexpensive way to make meat and other foods super-flavorful, look no further than these great marinade recipes.
4 Money Fights Married Couples Have (And How to Avoid Them)
Nothing throws a wrench in the works of marriage quite like money troubles. Learn how to avoid these common financial fights.
How to Clean Your House in One Day
Yes, you CAN deep-clean your house quickly. Gather the troops, pump up the jams, and get down to business with these do-it-in-a-day tips.
Hacking your way to a better life
I love how the concept of hacking has changed so much over the past few years. I'm particularly taken with Hack Zine, a site the collects some of the best hacks on the web. [more]