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The next time you have a long weekend, get off the highway and onto an iron horse and see the country by rail.
The Bank of Gasoline
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Cohabitating can save you a lot of money...but it's not worth it if your roommate is awful. Follow these tips for a good roomie relationship.
Book Review: The 4-Hour Workweek
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Today we found articles on ways to boost your Wi-Fi signal at home, money-saving tips for your next backpacking trip, and ways to stay accountable to your health and fitness goals.
Roll your own cost-of-living index
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5 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Gift Giving
Is the holiday season already straining your last festive nerve? Maybe it's time to rethink gift-giving and adopt a saner strategy.
Impulse Shopping: A Controllable Handicap
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
8 Fun and Frugal Things to Do with Origami
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Shave dollars off your most expensive bills with one simple move — pick up the phone!
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Commuting, whether by car or public transit takes, its toll — in your health. Learn what steps to take to limit the effects of the daily drive.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Groupon?
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6 Ways to Avoid Buyer's Remorse
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You already know that you should save for retirement, but it's important to understand why that money should be in retirement-specific account.
4 Reasons 'Frugal' Shouldn't be a Dirty Word
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What to Do If You Don't Have Your ID at the Airport
If you've misplaced your passport and ID just before boarding a flight, don't panic! Hope is not lost.
16 Simple Kitchen Skills Every Frugal Person Should Master
Mastering these core kitchen skills will have you eating better, saving time, and sticking to your budget. They're easy to learn, too!