Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
Have you ever paid more than you normally would for something when you are trying to cheer yourself up? A recent study showed that a group of people who were sad offered almost fo
To save money for your vacation you crafted a detailed budget and stuck to it. Now, with your bags packed and ticket in hand, you are ready to put all the of preparation and planni
During my last trip to the grocery market, there was a sign in the egg case announcing that, yes, the price of eggs are rising. I’m guessing that there have been a few complaints.
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
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Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash?
It seems like everyday the folks in Washington are rolling out a new plan to fix our economy. The Federal Reserve is running out of room to cut their federal funds rate, so now th
More aggressive and less conventional than typical retirement plans, guerrilla retirement goes beyond the 401(k). Here's how to prepare for your own guerrilla retirement.
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?
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Six Ways to Stay Warm and Reduce the Heating Bill
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
Frugal Tip: Do Not Spend When You Are Sad
Have you ever paid more than you normally would for something when you are trying to cheer yourself up? A recent study showed that a group of people who were sad offered almost fo
Keeping The Budget In Budget Travel
To save money for your vacation you crafted a detailed budget and stuck to it. Now, with your bags packed and ticket in hand, you are ready to put all the of preparation and planni
Pricing Eggs, and New Egg Products
During my last trip to the grocery market, there was a sign in the egg case announcing that, yes, the price of eggs are rising. I’m guessing that there have been a few complaints.
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Making Change Count
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
Save Money by Trusting Yourself
People often create spending rules because they don't trust themselves. But if you can develop that trust, you can save even more.
Books on Uncle Sam's Shelf
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
Best Money Tips: How to Find Cheap Flights
Today we found some awesome articles on how to find cheap flights, simple DIY frugal tips, and cheap anniversary ideas.
5 Places to Travel While the Dollar Is Strong
A strong U.S. dollar means good-value vacations for the travel savvy. Here's where to go to let your dollar take your further.
Eco-Capitalism - How to make money from garbage
Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash?
Budgeting for Study Abroad: What You'll Need, and How to Access Your Money
Studying abroad introduces students to a culture...and it can also be a crash course in budgeting and cash management. Here's what you need to know.
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3 Ways to Save Hundreds (or Even Thousands) of Dollars Without Thinking
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Will 4.5% mortgage rates jumpstart the housing market?
It seems like everyday the folks in Washington are rolling out a new plan to fix our economy. The Federal Reserve is running out of room to cut their federal funds rate, so now th
11 Ways to Prep for "Guerrilla Retirement"
More aggressive and less conventional than typical retirement plans, guerrilla retirement goes beyond the 401(k). Here's how to prepare for your own guerrilla retirement.
Does Amazon.com's "Frustration-Free Packaging" live up to its name?
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?