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Living Well on a Feast to Famine Income

Living on a fluctuating income can wreak havoc on a person's finances. I should know; my income is slightly erratic from season to season.

8 Signs You're Paying Too Much for Your Mortgage

If home sweet home is sapping your savings, you're likely paying too much for your mortgage.

18 Pantry Foods That Keep Longer Than You Think

How long will a jar of dried beans keep? 10 Years! Learn how long your pantry items actually keep and stop wasting food.

Five Last-Minute Thanksgiving Fixes

Don't throw out your Thanksgiving mistakes; follow these tips to salvage everything from dry turkey to bad wine.

3 Reasons Why Buying Groceries Online Is Great

You don't just save time by ordering your groceries online; you can actually save more money than you would shopping in-store. Really.

5 Ways to Yank the Leash on Pet Expenses

Pets are part of our families, but those cats, cockatiels, and Cocker Spaniels can cut into the bottom line. Learn how to budget for man's best friends.

5 Things People Who Are Good With Money Never Say

If you want to get better at managing your money, watch what you say.

8 Reasons You're Still Stuck in a Financial Hole

You're in a financial hole. If you don't quit these bad money moves, ASAP, you're just going to keep on digging.

These Apps Turn Saving Money Into a Game — Are They Worth It?

These apps promise to gamify your savings and investing, but is gamification really the key to better finances?

4 Ways Breast-Feeding Saves Money

From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.

10 Wasteful Things That Frugal People Do

You may be the cheapest person you know. But is it possible you're actually wasting money when you think you're saving?

The 5 Best Waterproof Phone Cases

Keeping your phone dry at all times isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these waterproof phone cases and your phone will be able to brave all the elements.

How Living on a Tight Budget Makes You Happier

Living on a tight budget can seem restrictive, but if you do it with intention, you'll discover lots of life satisfaction you may have been missing.

How to Budget Consistently Without a Steady Paycheck

Adapting your finances to the freelance life takes a little finesse. No worries: You can budget like a boss even without a steady income.

12 Delicious Ways to Go Meatless for the Newly Vegetarian

Going meatless doesn't need to be a struggle with these delicious meal options. You'll save big on groceries, too!

7 Foods Scientifically Proven to Make You Smarter

Smarten up and start eating more of these delicious whole foods that are also good for your brain.

How to Throw a Fabulously Frugal Bachelorette Party

Help a bride-to-be celebrate her last single days without draining the last few dollars out of your bank account. Learn how with these fun and fabulous tips.

Yes, You Can Pay for Education With an IRA

There's more than one way to help pay for college. This little known tip could save you from taking out student loans.

Everything You Need to Know About Peer-to-Peer Investing With Lending Club

For borrowers, Lending Club offers another funding source. For investors, it's a way to invest in consumer debt. Here's how to get started.

5 Foods Scientifically Proven to Take Years off Your Life

You probably already know that these delicious foods are harmful to your midsection. But did you know they may be taking years away, too?