Back in the days before science and modern medicine made their contributions to the field of mental health, sanity was a pretty arbitrary thing. Even in those dark days, though, i
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If watching the Olympics has piqued your appetite for travel in China, don't despair: After the airfare, you can see a lot of sights in this country for not a lot of coin -- if you
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Going to the supermarket and sticking to a list is an exercise in discipline and requires fortitude and resilience of epic proportions. Employing tips like “don’t shop when you’re
For a decade, starting in the mid-1990s, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates too low and expanded the money supply too quickly. Their theory was that, as long as consumer pric
For many, time is money, and so it shouldn’t surprise me that there is now an official guide on how to read more in less time. I had always been curious about the science of speed
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Back in the days before science and modern medicine made their contributions to the field of mental health, sanity was a pretty arbitrary thing. Even in those dark days, though, i
Ask the Readers: What's Your Favorite Grocery Shopping Tip?
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Save $10 on $10 and Free Shipping At Blockbuster Online
What's better than cheap, pre-owned movies delivered to your door? Free ones. And for a very limited time, you can take your pick of hundreds of movies at Blockbuster for the cos
6 Smart Ways to Make It Rain Today
If your emergency fund has seen better days, get creative about bringing it back to health. You can do this!
Finding a Starter Home That's Also a Forever Home
Why can't your starter home be your forever home, too? Here's how to make sure what you buy today will work for you tomorrow.
Cheap China the Expat Way (or Better, the Chinese Way)
If watching the Olympics has piqued your appetite for travel in China, don't despair: After the airfare, you can see a lot of sights in this country for not a lot of coin -- if you
10 Allergy-Free Snacks That Are Safe for Almost Everybody
Schools are wisening up to common food allergens, but these safe snacks are easy to share with kids and adults alike.
Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Extended Warranties?
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Finding Food
From the streets of LA to the forest floor, Max Wong is finding brilliant ways to cut food costs on her way to finding an extra $31K this year.
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Regretted a Big Purchase?
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The Only 6 Rules of Frugal Living You Need to Know
Being frugal isn't a fad, it's a way of life — and a simple one at that. Cut through the clutter to the rules at the heart of frugal living.
Rewriting the Definition of Retirement
Your life map is so clearly laid out in front of you; yet the last piece of the puzzle – retirement – is a fuzzy and often incomprehensible anomaly. With people living longer and s
How Do I Find the Best Deal on Life Insurance?
How do you know you're getting the best deal on life insurance? Jeff Rose, CFP, recommends getting help from an online quoter and a truly independent life insurance agent.
Are You Wasting $68,000 on Gas?
You may think you need to commute a long way to work. But how much is it costing you?
Supermarket Shopping for Savers: 6 Ways to Avoid Their Tricky Traps
Going to the supermarket and sticking to a list is an exercise in discipline and requires fortitude and resilience of epic proportions. Employing tips like “don’t shop when you’re
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Idea of a Perfect Valentine's Day?
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Inflation is going away for a while
For a decade, starting in the mid-1990s, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates too low and expanded the money supply too quickly. Their theory was that, as long as consumer pric
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save On Summer Gear?
Tell us how you save on summer gear and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Should We All Just Stop Paying the Mortgage?
Should you take advantage of the $700 billion bailout plan to help struggling homeowners and stop paying your mortgage?
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Speed Reading: A Book Review
For many, time is money, and so it shouldn’t surprise me that there is now an official guide on how to read more in less time. I had always been curious about the science of speed