I suppose defining Peeps, a favorite of my childhood, as "good" food that goes bad, might be a bit of a stretch.
Those marshmallow chicks that come in an array of unnatural colors go stale REALLY quickly. [more]
I hail from The Apple Capital of the World, so I know a thing or two about apples. For instance, eating three apples a day helps you lose weight.
That is, if you can manage to eat three apples a day. [more]
As an ebay shopper, this is a heavenly find for me (and I thank my wife for introducing me to it). Basically, it all revolves around taking advantage of typos, misspellings and other human errors in ebay listings. [more]
What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who linked to our blog posts over the past week. We couldn't do it without you. And if we could, we wouldn't anyway. THAT'S how strong our love is. [more]
Airline fees can quickly eat into your travel budget, but if you reveiw airline policies carefully, you can avoid most while flying comfortably, even in basic economy.
If you sense that you're in trouble at your job, don't let the progressive disciplinary madness continue. Take action instead, and walk away on your terms.
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate.
The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
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When Good Food Goes Bad Part V: Cooking with Peeps
I suppose defining Peeps, a favorite of my childhood, as "good" food that goes bad, might be a bit of a stretch. Those marshmallow chicks that come in an array of unnatural colors go stale REALLY quickly. [more]
When Good Food Goes Bad Part VI: Apples
I hail from The Apple Capital of the World, so I know a thing or two about apples. For instance, eating three apples a day helps you lose weight. That is, if you can manage to eat three apples a day. [more]
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Your nest egg doesn't reach the millions. That's OK; you can still have a happy, healthy retirement.
Access Ebay's hidden auctions
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Link-o-rama
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who linked to our blog posts over the past week. We couldn't do it without you. And if we could, we wouldn't anyway. THAT'S how strong our love is. [more]
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How to Avoid Airline Fees in Basic Economy
Airline fees can quickly eat into your travel budget, but if you reveiw airline policies carefully, you can avoid most while flying comfortably, even in basic economy.
Help From a Former Pack Rat: Getting Rid of Stuff
Sometimes, the line between "frugal" and "pack rat" can seem oh so fine. Here's what helped me overcome my pack rat tendencies.
How to Take the World's Most Efficient Shower
When your hot water's lacking but your body odor isn't, clean off fast with this quick, water saving shower technique.
Get It Done: How to Measure Your Goals
How can you achieve your goals if you don’t even know how to measure them? Learn how to quantify your goals and accomplish more.
Walking away (from a job that’s going away) on your terms
If you sense that you're in trouble at your job, don't let the progressive disciplinary madness continue. Take action instead, and walk away on your terms.
9 Ways to Save on Prescriptions
Whether it's cutting coupons or buying generic, prescription drug costs can be whittled down with a little insight... and this free advice!
Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
11 Unusual Ways to Sell Your Stuff
Don't want to just put your stuff on eBay or have a boring old yard sale? Try one of these uncommon techniques for selling your used items.
Here's Why Credit Scores and Reports Are Not the Same
Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.
Here's How Rich You'd Be If You'd Invested $500 in FAANG 6 Years Ago
So you missed the boat on Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google? Here's how much it cost you.
Best Money Tips: The Science of the Perfect Nap
Today we found some awesome articles on the science of the perfect nap, places not to use a debit card, and tax-saving deductions.