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How to Watch Movies in the Theater for Free

You can easily see brand-new movies in the theaters for free. Yes, totally free. Really.

17 Cool Jobs for Book Lovers

Reading is fundamental — to an exciting career in words. Read on, bookworms, for the job just right for you.

Carpooling: Pros, Cons, and How to Stay Safe

From saving money to avoiding sketchy companions, learn the ins and outs of carpooling from a seasoned pro.

19 Frugal Ways to Entertain Teenagers

Teens can be a tough audience to entertain. But even the most restless and demanding teenagers will have fun with one or more of these activities.

The 5 Best Products for Dry Skin

If you're looking for a new product to hydrate your skin, look no further than these five!

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Cleaning Tip?

Tell us your favorite cleaning tip and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Lucky trade-offs

I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things

13 Fantastic Lettuce-Free Salads

Lettuce does not necessarily a salad make. And these lettuce-free salads are delicious proof.

Best Money Tips: How to Make Money While Running Errands

Today we found articles on a way to make extra money while you’re running errands, tips to spruce up any small space, and creative storage solutions.

14 Effective Grease and Oil Stain Removal Tips

Oil stains don't have to stay forever. Whether they're in clothing, on driveways, or elsewhere, here are some effective ways to quickly and easily zap grease.

How Debt Fools People

People who have a natural aversion to debt often wonder how some people get themselves into such terrible problems with debt. Don't they know how much it costs? Don't they understa

How to Shop: A Beginner's Guide

It might sound silly, but buying stuff can be a daunting experience — especially when you want to spend little and get a lot. Here's how to do it.

How to Boost Your Credit Score in Just 30 Days

If a single move could boost your credit score in a matter of weeks, you'd do it right? Here's how disputing incorrect data on your credit report can make a huge difference.

The 12 Best Performing Stocks of the 2000s

If you jumped in early with these top performers of the new millennium, odds are you may be reading this from your very own private island.

50 Great Things to Do With $50

One dollar may not buy you much anymore, but a crisp $50 bill still has value. From splurges to saving, try these savvy ideas for your half-hundred.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money at the Movies?

Tell us how you save money at the movies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

10 Easiest Items to "Flip" for Cash

There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!

Feeling Stuck? 100 Ways to Change Your Life

In 20 minutes, you too can change your life in 100 different ways. Check it out!

The 5 Best Products for Oily Skin

There are thousands of products on the market just for people with oily skin, and many of them are budget-friendly! Here are five excellent options.

Open Secrets: Surprising Things Your Spending Reveals

Credit card companies, banks, retailers, and insurers may know more about who you are than your parents do. A lot more.