If you read frugality and simplicity blogs for any length of time, you'll run into a lot of people who take great joy in having simplified their lives. Gradually simplifying y
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
The cost of food isn’t going down, and for some, it is making the task of feeding a family more painful than ever. It doesn’t help that ad agencies and PR compani
Today we found ways to recover from major financial mistakes, how to afford an amazing trip this year, and home and auto maintenance tasks that people often forget.
It’s that time again. Football fans are gearing up for the excitement of a new season. The rest of the world is prepping for how to deal with it. And Football Fantasy Leagues ar
I was a born and raised HMO baby. Health insurance had always meant plopping down a $15 co-pay at each appointment and letting my insurer pay the rest. Since insurance was a bene
Women account for over 80% of consumer spending, and at the same time elderly women make up over 80% of this country‘s impoverished. Women need to refocus their present spending po
In the early days of your startup, try and do as much as you can for free. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to save money by thinking just a little creatively.
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Finding joy in temporary frugality
If you read frugality and simplicity blogs for any length of time, you'll run into a lot of people who take great joy in having simplified their lives. Gradually simplifying y
10 Pointless Fees That Are Sabotaging Your Budget
Just because you have been paying that fee doesn't mean you need to keep on paying it.
Get More from Pumpkin Carving by Baking the Seeds
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How the Banks Were Fleeced -- A Primer to Mortgage Fraud
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
Mommy, Where Do Stocks Come From?
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5 Sleek Marketing Ploys Aimed at Getting More of Your Grocery Money
The cost of food isn’t going down, and for some, it is making the task of feeding a family more painful than ever. It doesn’t help that ad agencies and PR compani
Best Money Tips: How to Recover From Big Financial Mistakes
Today we found ways to recover from major financial mistakes, how to afford an amazing trip this year, and home and auto maintenance tasks that people often forget.
6 Ways to Resist a Splurge
A sure way to bust a budget is to cave in to every wish and whim. Get control of your urge to splurge and regain control of your money.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Financial Resolutions for 2012?
Tell us about your 2012 financial resolutions and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to Manage Your Debt in 10 Minutes a Week
One way we sabotage debt repayment is by convincing ourselves it's a difficult, time-consuming chore. It isn't if you follow this simple plan.
10 Money Moves to Make After a Promotion
Congrats on the promotion! After your celebratory happy dance, it's time to get busy promoting your finances, too.
It Bears Repeating - Driving Slower Saves Money
We've talked about it until we're blue in the face, but it's worth repeating - driving slower saves gas and money!
Best Money Tips: Ways to Find a Job
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to find a job, taking a cruise for cheap, and shaving grocery costs.
Fantasy Football Leagues in the Workplace?
It’s that time again. Football fans are gearing up for the excitement of a new season. The rest of the world is prepping for how to deal with it. And Football Fantasy Leagues ar
Why I (Heart) My High Deductible Health Insurance Plan
I was a born and raised HMO baby. Health insurance had always meant plopping down a $15 co-pay at each appointment and letting my insurer pay the rest. Since insurance was a bene
The Airline Lost Your Luggage. Now What?
All hope is not lost just because your luggage is. Here's what to do when you're the last one standing at the baggage carousel.
6 Steps for a Woman's Financial Self-Defense
Women account for over 80% of consumer spending, and at the same time elderly women make up over 80% of this country‘s impoverished. Women need to refocus their present spending po
The 5 Best Computer Keyboards
The design of a computer keyboard can make or break your productivity — and your hands! Type with ease and comfort with one of these top keyboards.
Best Money Tips: Save $1,000 by Black Friday
Today we found some awesome articles on saving $1,000 by Black Friday, finding the right life insurance policy, and getting the best deal on a fridge.
Building a Better Business
In the early days of your startup, try and do as much as you can for free. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to save money by thinking just a little creatively.