I have a long-standing dislike of grocery shopping. Pushing a cart around a store is not one of the ways I amuse myself. I've found that because of my attempts to get in and ou
"More expensive" definitely doesn't equal "better" when it comes to baby gifts. Bring one of these useful, frugal gifts to the next baby shower you attend.
Time is a precious commodity in the mornings, but there are options beyond the drive through. Some of these recipes can be made even cheaper, if you’re willing to put in a
A four-year college degree can be one of the most expensive purchases in a person’s lifetime. In fact, many hard-working professionals continue to pay for their college education l
It seems like, every other week, there is some natural disaster threatening people’s homes. Worrying about that sort of thing has lead me to be a little more prepared than I might
Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona
A lot of healthy food — organic, locally grown food — comes at specialty food prices. But with some planning and smart shopping, you can eat both well and cheap.
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
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7 Tips for Streamlining Your Shopping List
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Sure, who doesn't love that new car smell? But for cars and these other seven things, you'll save mega bucks buying used.
16 Best Baby Gifts on a Budget
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Around the world people are creating their own book exchanges. Learn how to find them, score cheap books, and meet your neighbors.
Financial Education for Kids: Highlights from Our Chat with Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy on financial education for kids!
Tax Document Checklist: What to Gather Before Doing Your Taxes
Don't wait until the last minute start collecting your tax documents and receipts. Instead, get everything together early with this checklist.
4 Inexpensive Breakfasts in Under Five Minutes
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How to Go From Two Incomes to One
A lost job, a new baby… You really can make the shift from two-income household to one with some easy budgeting tricks.
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Can Tiny House Living Actually Save You Money?
The latest trend in real estate is living large in a really small space. Seems like that should be a money-saver, right?
6 Ways to Pay Less Money For A College Degree
A four-year college degree can be one of the most expensive purchases in a person’s lifetime. In fact, many hard-working professionals continue to pay for their college education l
Save Money on Appliances at any Time of Year
You may be looking into buying a replacement for that old fridge or dishwasher, but take a minute to run through these tips.
Rebuilding After A Disaster: Create A Home Inventory Now
It seems like, every other week, there is some natural disaster threatening people’s homes. Worrying about that sort of thing has lead me to be a little more prepared than I might
Ask The Readers: Do You Buy In Bulk?
Tell us whether or not you buy in bulk and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
4 Ways the 50% Rule Can Save You Money
Saving money can all come down to one magic number: 50%.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Holiday Shopping Budget?
Tell us if you have a holiday shopping budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Laid Off? What To Do Before Plunging Into The Job Search
Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona
Eating at the Intersection of Cheap and Healthy
A lot of healthy food — organic, locally grown food — comes at specialty food prices. But with some planning and smart shopping, you can eat both well and cheap.
5 Big Ticket Wedding Items You Should Borrow Instead of Buy
Wedding season is fast approaching. Why not make your "Something Borrowed" work to your favor (and your budget)?
Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.