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The Fine Art of Negotiating With Your Financial Institution
Paying more and getting less in your financial agreements? Learn how to get past the red tape and negotiate with people who can say "yes."
The 5 Best Kitchen Mixing Spoons
If your current kitchen tools just aren't cutting it, quality kitchen mixing spoons are what you need. Try one of these while cooking your next meal.
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Best Money Tips: Meal Planning Tips for Busy Couples
Today we found articles on meal planning tips for busy couples, summer destinations that won’t break the bank, and how to save money on things you can’t live without.
10 Frugal-but-Classy Appetizers
Delicious appetizers are part of what make parties awesome — and what can make them expensive, too. Keep costs down with these recipes.
30 Easy Holiday Crafts for Kids
While you're busy preparing the food or cleaning the house for the in-laws, take advantage of these 30 crafty ways to distract the wee ones!
Fabulous Party Ideas For The Frugal-Minded
Need ideas for having a fabulous party with minimal money, time, and catering abilities? Here are 15.
Best Money Tips: Actionable Ways to Save Money
Today we found some awesome articles on actionable ways to save money, getting ahead at work, and savvy tasks to do in December.
How a Family of 4 Can Visit Hawaii for $1,000 or Less
Hawaii may be beautiful, but it's far from the mainland and expensive to visit. These tips can help you plan a Hawaiian vacation for $1,000 or less.
Book review: In Defense of Food
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Lessons in Simple Living From Extreme Minimalists
You don't have to forsake your worldly possessions to find bliss, but we can all live more frugally — and more elegantly — by learning from those who have.
Once Bitten Twice Shy: What is Credit Security Worth to You?
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The Fed Raised Rates — Then Something Weird Happened
The Fed raised its benchmark rate last December and — almost nothing changed? Now, just why, exactly?
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!
Best Money Tips: Career Moves That Will Earn You More Money
Today we found some great articles on career moves that will earn you more money, 5 cheap foods you should avoid, and ways to achieve your goals.
How to Get the Greenest Lawn on the Block — Naturally
A lush lawn does not require a lush dollar amount. Try one of these inexpensive and environmentally-kind tricks to get the greenest grass on the block.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Frugal Fall Activity?
Tell us about your favorite frugal Fall activity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Make Old Furniture Shine With These Simple Refinishing Tricks
Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.
The Key to Debt Reduction May Be a Simple Picture
Saving is hard. Paying down debt is even harder. But a creative new way to track your progress, called debt art, could be the secret to success.
Best Money Tips: How to Beat Bad Customer Service
Today we found articles on ways to beat bad customer service, grocery items you’re overspending on, and how to do a wedding for less than $10,000.