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Best Money Tips: Free (and Almost Free) Spring Family Fun

Today we found some fantastic articles on spring family fun, ways to spring-clean your budget, and reducing your income taxes.

The Same Actions Will Produce The Same Results (Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich: Part 2)

A while back I posted the first of what I promised would be "Ten Tenets to Arranging Your Rich". And wouldn't you know it, right after posting Tenet #1, things got

10 Easy Veggies to Plant This Spring

Yes, you CAN grow your own food. These easy-to-grow herbs and vegetables will thrive even if you've got the blackest of thumbs.

Is it Safe to Re-Finance Your Home Close to Retirement?

Refinancing to a lower mortgage may sound like a no-brainer, but if you're close to retirement, consider these complications.

Stop dissing Spam!

Is it me, or are most people a bunch of Spam snobs? I admit it’s not filet mignon or a piece of finely seared Ahi Tuna, but come on people! It’s not that bad. In fact, I love it, a

6 Warning Signs You're Sabotaging Your Nest Egg

Do your future you a favor and stop making these all-too-common retirement mistakes.

6 Things Every College Student Must Know About Private Student Loans

Private student loans may look like a good way to fund your education, but there are a few things you should know before you sign the paperwork.

Five More Tips For Eating In Restaurants And Sticking To A Budget

Even if you are working hard to keep your discretionary spending to a minimum, you can still enjoy a restaurant meal once in awhile.

The 5 Best Chef's Knives

Cooking is a great way to save money — and the most important cooking tool you can own is a good chef's knife.

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Frugality goes international

The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way

The Frugal Guest's Guide to Surviving Wedding Season

Wedding season is the most costly season of all. Here's how to survive without breaking your budget.

9 Dumb Ways You're Going to Waste Money This Summer

Summer is here! Just be wary of these common summer spending traps.

The 7 Most Important Financial Moments of Your Life

These turning points in your life bring critical money matters to the table. Are you ready?

8 Gadgets Every IT Professional Should Own

Are you wondering what cutting edge gadgets that every tech professional needs? Here are 8 of our favorites.

Down-To-Earth Financial Advice From A Mountain-Climbing Adviser

I just finished reading The New Coffeehouse Investor by financial adviser Bill Schultheis. He's an index-fund investor and discusses his rationale for investing in non-managed fund

Job Search Tips That Will Get You a Job in 2012

Make this year the year when you get a new job — or even your dream job — with this comprehensive collection of suggestions, resources, and more.

It Pays to Be Late: 7 Awesome Things You Can Get Cheaper at the Last Minute

The early bird may get the worm, but in many cases, it's the late shopper who makes off with the deal.

The 5 Best Gaming Headsets

A good gaming headset can take you right into the video game (well, sort of). Check these top picks for the best in audio quality, comfort, and other cool functions.

Flashback Friday: 72 Brilliant Ways to Stretch $20

A Twenty doesn't go as far is it used to — but if you're smart about how you spend it, it'll still get you pretty far!