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Five Frugality Hacks Straight Out of the Great Depression
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The 12-Month Get-Richer Plan
You can achieve a whole lot in 12 short months. Start today and this time next year you'll be a whole lot better off.
Book Review: Tyranny of Dead Ideas
Matt Miller's new Tyranny of Dead Ideas proves to be an insightful, fun read.
How to Choose and Store Fruit for Maximum Freshness and Flavor
Cut down on food (and dollar) waste by learning how to choose fresh fruits and how to store them once you bring them home.
The Only 5 Rules You Need to Know About Investing in Real Estate
With home prices appreciating nicely these days, you may be tempted to invest in residential real estate. Here's what you need to know.
25 Ways to Make Yourself Smarter — Today!
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How to Resist Lifestyle Creep and Still Have Everything You Want
Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.
What to Do When Your Belongings Get Stolen Abroad
Losing your belongings or having them stolen while on vacation is a nightmare, but don't panic. Here's what you need to do.
10 Surprising and Useful Things to Do With Ketchup
That bottle of ketchup in the fridge can do a lot more than dress up a burger. Learn what else your favorite condiment can do for you.
5 Ways Wrath Is Keeping You Poor
You might be deeply angry about something, but that kind of emotion is not doing your finances any good at all.
Eat Well, Save Big Cookbook (Review and Giveaway!)
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FINANCIAL IQ TEST: How Healthy Is Your Budget?
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Everybody's Wrong About How Much House You Can Afford
Owning too much house often leads to your house owning you. Avoid becoming house poor with a radical approach to housing costs.
Best Money Tips: Easy Steps for a Greener Holiday Season
Today we found articles on ways to have a green holiday season, opportunities to save money in 2017, and simple but smart ways to improve your home security.
Shopping at Whole Foods: 12 Smart Ways to Save
Yes, you really can shop at Whole Foods without spending your whole paycheck. Here's how to save on your next trip to the luxe nature foodmart.
How to Avoid a "Sweetheart Scam"
Sweetheart scammers have been around forever, but social media and the internet have broadened their reach. Learn how to protect your heart, and your wallet.
6 Ways to Put Your 2011 Payroll Tax Break to Work
Americans will be paying 2% less on their payroll taxes in 2011. Instead of wasting that cash, use one or more of these ideas to make the most of your "bonus."
6 Things to Keep You Sane on a Plane
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Money-Saving Tricks I Learned Planning an Elopement
I always thought that eloping meant flying to Hawaii to get married on the beach with a hired witness. I was wrong, and now I'm saving tons of money.
10 Hidden Costs That Hurt Your Wallet
From spend-happy friends to bad bulk buying and more, these sneaky costs and poor financial habits could be sucking the life out of your bank account.