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It was time again to stock up on some things, and so this past weekend I went to my usual places: the fish market in Pyrmont (where one employee asked me how work was going since t
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The lifestyle of the Amish includes hard work and simple living — which also equals more money in the bank. Could simpler finances work for you?
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So, I'm finishing up at my old job this week and things are crazy. Thus, I offer you some of the best travel tips that just might save you some money.
Getting the Most Out of Daily Deal Sites
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
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What Pays More: Online Surveys or the Gig Economy?
Eager to work from home but don't know where to begin? Online surveys and paid gigs are a great place to start.
I Got Duped! Dealing With Credit Card and Merchant Disputes
So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
What If Everyone Suddenly Became Frugal?
What if a magical spaceship from the planet Cheapos came to earth and brainwashed everyone so that every single American stopped buying useless junk and started to live way below t
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Another new year already? Yep, and here's what the coming year will bring for your retirement accounts.
Three Kids' DIY Projects In Your Pantry
It’s turning into quite the snow day here in Maryland, so I pulled out all of my “keep kids amused and out of trouble” recipes, to share with parents who are facing cooped up kiddo
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The carefree spend-happy days of your youth seem cringe-worthy now. If only you could go back and give yourself this advice...
Best Money Tips: Tips for Spending Less Money
Today we found some great articles on tips for spending less money, keeping the peace when parents move in with their adult children, and selling your clothes for cash.
Ask the Readers: What Aspect of Personal Finance Do You Want to Learn More About?
Tell us what aspects of personal finance you'd like to learn more about and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Frugal Tip: Do Not Spend When You Are Sad
Have you ever paid more than you normally would for something when you are trying to cheer yourself up? A recent study showed that a group of people who were sad offered almost fo
Best Money Tips: Balancing Love and Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on tips for balancing love and money, saving big on winter utilities, and how to start an IRA.