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Stay Focused: 300+ Tips for Staying Focused

Spring brings out the worst in my ability to focus. When the weather turns better all I want to do is be outside. So, here is a roundup of the best motivational and focusing t

Savings Preparedness: Highlights from Our Women's Money Week Chat

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Women's Money Week on Savings Preparedness!

Fess Up to Your Addictions: How to Satisfy Them on a Frugal Budget

There are just some things I can't go without, like Starbucks coffee or a dinner at Chili's. To feed my addictions, I've learned some tips that save me money and still let

Best Money Tips: Questions to Consider Before Overspending

Today we found some amazing articles on questions to consider before overspending, saving on back to school shopping, and cost cutting tips for drivers.

Best Money Tips: How to Start Working from Home

Today, we share the steps to take when you want to work from home, a tutorial to make a reusable coffee cozy out of an old belt, and more.

Best Money Tips: Resume Buzzwords to Avoid

Today, we share the too-common terms to avoid on your job search, sincere ways to apologize, yummy stand-ins for dairy or mean, and more!

Best Money Tips: Common Work Email Mistakes

Today, we share common work email goofs and how to get around them, traits of environmentally-friendly clothing, and ways to spot fake product reviews.

8 Biggest Regrets of New Homeowners

Buying your first home should be a happy occasion, so don't end up kicking yourself by making these homebuying blunders.

Best Money Tips: Save Money After Your Baby is Born

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save after your baby is born, how to teach kids about money, and places to buy cheap travel supplies.

7 Pitfalls That Can Bloat a Home Office Budget

Working from home sounds like a great idea, but it's easy to bust your budget building the perfect office. Here's how to outfit your space for less.

5 Awesome, Cheap Alternatives to Luxury Services

Did the Great Recession force a cutback in household staff? Replace Jeeves with DIY solutions that deliver white glove service for way less.

Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Classic Wedding Registries

Today we found some great articles on alternatives to classic weddings, what the S&P debt ratings mean for the U.S., and how to stay cool on a hot summer day.

U.S. Bank Perks+ Visa Signature Card Review

Get 2x points for gas and groceries with the U.S. Bank Perks+ Visa Signature Credit Card.

8 Cool Mint Tools for Managing Your Money

Many people know that Mint.com is a powerful budgeting website — but its tools might be even more comprehensive than you realize.

Free Day of Doggie Camp

My friends at Itchmo, Ben and Emily Huh, recently reminded me that Petsmart offers a complimentary day of doggie day camp at participating locations. Need a day off from your fun-loving dogs? [more]

Throwing out your own trash

Businesses, especially big businesses, try constantly to shift work from their paid staff to their customers. It's one of the major trends in business today. [more]

Best Money Tips: 31 Household Products You're Underusing

Today we found great articles on the household products you’re underusing, mini habits of insanely successful people, and tips to snag a higher salary at your first job.

How Much Can You Afford to Risk In a Play Money Account?

Taking reasonable investment risks can be fun with "play money" you set aside for the purpose — just don't risk your retirement or emergency fund!

Stretching Meals for Unexpected Guests

I think I’ve lucked out — plenty of my friends live in my immediate vicinity. One even lives in the next apartment building over. This does mean, however, that people are in the ha

Celebrate Love, Not Money, With These Recycled Valentine's Day Gifts

Leave the Valentine's Day clichés at the store. These fun (and thrifty!) secondhand gifts are sure to please a frugal-hearted partner.