If you are willing to put in some time and work, you may be able to save money on your next home purchase by buying a fixer-upper. Here's what to look for.
The message of this book is simple: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Michael Pollan gives it away right at the start, so I don't feel too bad doing the sam
Canned food is cheap, but it's not always delicious. Try some of our best recipes for your pantry clutter, and you'll see — great food can come from a can.
How are your resolutions to get fit, exercise more, and lose weight going? If you need a nudge or some encouragement, check out my doable-with-a-busy-schedule approach to getting r
Are you able to walk to your daily necessities from where you live? Or do you drive everywhere? Discover how walkable your neighborhood is and see if you can use your car less.
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
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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What to Look for in a Fixer-Upper
If you are willing to put in some time and work, you may be able to save money on your next home purchase by buying a fixer-upper. Here's what to look for.
9 Ways to Seal Leaks and Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill
Hot air may be leaking from your home in places you haven't considered. Follow these methods to stop those leaks and stay warm for less.
Book review: In Defense of Food
The message of this book is simple: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Michael Pollan gives it away right at the start, so I don't feel too bad doing the sam
I Lost My Tax Documents… Now What?
Now where did that missing 1099 go…? Never fear, here's how to deal with lost tax documents.
Online Ordering: Won't Somebody Take My Money?
Online shopping isn't all it's cracked up to be, as I discovered the hard way.
How to Save Big Money on Next Year's Lawn and Garden
The time to start planning your lawn and garden is right now. Get the tips you need to save some green come spring time.
Flashback Friday: 39 Inspiring Stories and Tips to Help You Beat Debt
Let's look back at the 39 best stories and debt management tips we've ever shared.
Free Ink Refill Day at Walgreens is Back!
Get a free printer cartridge refill at Walgreens for free on April 2, 2008.
Ask the Readers: Will You Buy a Halloween Costume this Year?
Tell us if you will buy a Halloween costume this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
DVDs Freer than Free--No, Really, Really Free
I noticed Paul's interesting article (NEVER Pay for a Redbox DVD Rental Again ) about using Redbox codes to rent movies f
Flashback Friday: 119 Amazing Meals You Can Make From a Can
Canned food is cheap, but it's not always delicious. Try some of our best recipes for your pantry clutter, and you'll see — great food can come from a can.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?
Tell us how often you evaluate your budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Tips For Starting (Or Jumpstarting) Your Exercise Regimen
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Relax?
Tell us about what you do to relax and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Are You Part of a CSA?
Tell us whether you're part of a CSA and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Benefits of a Walkable Neighborhood
Are you able to walk to your daily necessities from where you live? Or do you drive everywhere? Discover how walkable your neighborhood is and see if you can use your car less.
Choose Your Business Rewards: American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card
Earn cash back in the categories you use most with the American Express Blue Business Cash Card
Ask the Readers: Who Is Filing Your Taxes This Year?
Tell us who is filing your taxes this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are you sane?
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
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