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Lovers of whisky and other spirits can be hard to buy gifts for, especially if you don't share the appreciation. Read on to learn what to give — and why.
I started out the home buying process by scouring the internet for information and hitting up the local library. I read 8 or 9 books and countless blogs and websites and still cou
Debt limits freedom. It's as simple as that. The process of getting out of debt first starts with acknowledging that it really is a problem. This simple act will radically impro
Over the past couple of years, I've moved more toward cooking as much from scratch as I can. I've tried to isolate the places where the biggest concentration of work is in cooking
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Best Money Tips: How to Get Stuff for Free at CVS
Today we found savvy ways to get free stuff at CVS, free budget spreadsheets to organize your household finances, and DIY projects that you can tackle with YouTube.
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There's a seeming tradeoff between freedom and security: You can stick with the day job or chuck it to live your dream--if you're willing to give up the security of the regular pa
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With the high cost of air travel these days, companion ticket offers may appear to be good deals. But like they say, appearances can be deceiving.
Why a 50-Year-Old Gadget May Be the Best Cure for Insomnia
Nobody disputes the value of a good night's sleep, and getting it might be as simple as making your bedroom noisier.
The Frugal Living Commencement Speech I'd Give to My Younger Self
If time travel were possible, this is the commencement speech I'd give to my younger self about living frugally.
Great Whisky and Spirit Gifts for Less Than $25
Lovers of whisky and other spirits can be hard to buy gifts for, especially if you don't share the appreciation. Read on to learn what to give — and why.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Extra Money This Summer
Today we found articles on ways to make extra money this summer, things to splurge on at warehouse clubs, and what to do when you’re feeling awful.
Best Tips for First Time Home Buyers: Learn to Trust
I started out the home buying process by scouring the internet for information and hitting up the local library. I read 8 or 9 books and countless blogs and websites and still cou
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5 Ways Social Media Saved Someone's Life
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The 5 Best Robotic Mops
Keeping your floors cleaned isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these robotic mops and you'll never have to scrub those floors again.
7 Personal Finance Lessons From Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen's music speaks to the trials and tribulations of common folk — often including some hard lessons about money.
9 Fun Activities to Help You Tighten Up Your Work Skills
Want to improve your resume and general workplace awesomeness? Try taking on one of these fun (and surprisingly useful) activities.
Personal or Business? Parameters for Choosing a Credit Card
If you own a business, and would like to enjoy the benefits of a business card, there are a few considerations you may want to be aware of.
Best Money Tips: 100+ Things to Do Before You Die
Today we found some great articles on things to do before you die, getting the best deal on an engagement ring, and reducing the cost of your commute.
Acknowledge You Have a Problem with Debt
Debt limits freedom. It's as simple as that. The process of getting out of debt first starts with acknowledging that it really is a problem. This simple act will radically impro
Want to Master Your Debt? Think Like a Maze Runner
The path to the debt-free life is challenging, but so liberating once you get there. Kind of like a maze!
10 Money-Saving Gifts to Put on Your Wedding Registry
Start newlyweds on the right financial path with one of these thoughtful wedding gifts that celebrates the union with many happy returns.
Cooking from Scratch: Where's the Work?
Over the past couple of years, I've moved more toward cooking as much from scratch as I can. I've tried to isolate the places where the biggest concentration of work is in cooking
6 Easy Ways to Get Free Travel
Travel doesn't have to be expensive, in fact, you can see the world for free if you know where to look.