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Grocery Shopping for the Cheap and Lazy
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Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: Would You Ding Your Credit to Get Out of Debt?
Tell us if you would ding your credit to get out of debt and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $150 or one of two $25 Amazon Gift Cards!
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Not everything you buy from the grocery store needs to be organic — but to avoid harmful pesticides and hormones, these 15 foods should be.
No Signal? 6 Ways to Boost Your Cell Phone Reception
I have been researching and testing methods to boost my phone in case of emergencies. Here are the five methods that worked, with varying success, for me.
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Put your killer fashion sense to work and get a gig in the fashion world.
Top 6 Reasons Why Using Cash-Only Rocks
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world.
Nonfat dry milk--no longer a frugal alternative
For more than thirty years, nonfat dry milk was a frugal staple. For things like baking and making yogurt, it was as good as fresh milk. Not many people wanted to drink the stuff
How Travel Rewards Credit Cards Really Work
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Never Order Fish on Mondays and 7 Other Bad Days to Buy Stuff
Mark your calendar and hide your wallet. These shopping days of the week, month, and even year come with higher prices and lower quality.
Why is Gasoline So Cheap? A Cost Comparison of 40 Common Household Liquids
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Ask the Readers: Do You Have Any Pets?
Tell us whether you have pets and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
25 Ways to Be a Better Person Today
Discover how you can become a better person today (and reap additional benefits like happiness, saving money, and helping the environment).
A Secured Credit Card Can Repair Your Credit Score — Here's How to Pick the Best
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
How to Protect Your Credit After the Equifax Breach
In light of the major Equifax breach, a credit freeze is not your only option. There are multiple ways to keep a close eye on your credit reports.
Is Uber Saving or Costing You Money?
We all know that Uber is super convenient, but is it actually saving you money? Let's find out!
20 Things to Have on Hand for Power Outages
Stocking these affordable items will make your experience safe, bearable, and even fun.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Time-Saver Meals?
Tell us about your favorite time-saver meals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Store Sales Cycle: Your Monthly Guide to Clearance Prices
From groceries to light bulbs, sales are not random. Every year stores put certain products on sale around the same time. Discover what's cheap when.