If you're a fan of Office Space (shame on you if you're not) you will know of Milton's obsession with his Swingline stapler. Well, in exchange for about 2 minutes of yo
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
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.
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
Today we found some great articles on safely investing your money, ways to add value to your home before selling, and frugal bachelorette party destinations.
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"Stapler. Stapler." - FREE $20 Swingline Stapler
If you're a fan of Office Space (shame on you if you're not) you will know of Milton's obsession with his Swingline stapler. Well, in exchange for about 2 minutes of yo
How to Save on Babysitting Without Ending Up on the Local News
When babysitting rates hit $14 per hour — per kid! — it's time to think about cheaper (but safe) ways for parents to get stuff done and have fun.
How to Keep Peer Pressure From Destroying Your Finances
Keeping up with the Joneses is keeping too many of us in debt.
Ask the Readers: Could You Survive Without a Cell Phone?
Tell us if you could live without a cell phone and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Get Ahead
The Sandwich Generation — those stuck caring for growing kids and aging parents — face big financial challenges. Learn how to survive the squeeze.
Ask the Readers: What’s the Best Gift You’ve Ever Received?
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Laddering for higher, more stable returns
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
The 5 Best Lip Glosses
Keeping your lips glossy and gorgeous isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these lip glosses and your pout will always look perfecto.
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.
Best Money Tips: Earn More From Your Garage Sale
Today we found some stellar articles on earning more from your garage sale, saving on wedding reception food, and investing lessons from Monopoly.
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in February
Today we found ways to save money in February, brilliant uses for Dawn dish soap, and how to trick yourself into saving money.
35 Tasty Ways to Use Frozen Spinach
Make like Popeye and unleash your kitchen super powers by opening a box (or a bag!) of versatile, nutritious frozen spinach.
Best Money Tips: Make Money Through Spring Cleaning
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Ask the Readers: What Are the Best Gifts for Teens?
Tell us what you think the best gifts for teens are and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Love Your Skin With Free Health Screenings!
May is skin cancer awareness month, and as a close friend to many skin cancer survivors, I know how important it is to get regular check-ups. I
Best Money Tips: Thrifty Gifts Any Mom Would Love
Today we found some great articles on thrifty gifts any mom would love, reasons to spring clean, and improving your eshopping IQ.
5 Dumb IRA Mistakes Even Smart People Make
Investing in retirement is a great first step, but if you're making any of these easy-to-avoid IRA mistakes, you're hurting your returns.
Ask the Readers: Do You Read Product Reviews Before Buying?
Tell us if you read product reviews before buying and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Does living frugally hurt the economy?
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
Best Money Tips: How to Safely Invest Your Money
Today we found some great articles on safely investing your money, ways to add value to your home before selling, and frugal bachelorette party destinations.