I have to admit that while many people in the U.S. talk about “Keeping up with the Joneses”, I spent the first 20 years of my life never knowing what that meant. My rural lifestyl
In high school, I watched a friend drop over $100 on a trip to her favorite salon. I'd always known that her hair looked better than mine, but I couldn't believe that it was simply
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A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
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Biggest Money Saving Tip: Move Far Away from the Joneses
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How Much Does it Cost Every Time you Get Into Your Car?
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Should you spend your money while you can?
A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
Flashback Friday: The 60 Best Ways to Use Food Other Than Eating It
Eating food is the best, but what's even better is not wasting food that's about to go bad. Here are other ways to use food, other than eating it.
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6 Financial Mistakes We Don't Make Anymore (and 2 We Still Do)
Once burned twice shy applies to personal finance, too. The Great Recession taught many of us to improve our financial ways, mostly for the better.
7 Cheap and Natural Ways to Fight the Cold and Flu
I have found 7 cheap and natural suggestions for beating the common cold or flu.
Best Money Tips: How to Redecorate Without Spending a Dime
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Don't Fall for These Common Obamacare Scams
Nothing brings out grifters like chaos and confusion. The opening of the Obamacare health insurance exchanges has given them a golden opportunity.
Best Money Tips: How to Make an Extra $500 a Month
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Tips for Playing Credit Card Roulette
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FinCon13 Recap: Rapping, Scavenger Hunts, Interviews, and More!
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An Open Letter to America's Credit Card Companies
One consumer suggests five ways credit card companies can improve our love-hate relationship with those little pieces of plastic.
8 Ways Daylight Saving Time Can Save You Money
Are you ready to spring forward with more money saved? Find out how daylight saving time can save you cash while it saves you light.