I don't like buying albums, for one reason. Most of the time, they're a mixed bag. Some great tunes, some good tunes, some poor tunes. That's why I love ITunes. I can cherry-pick the songs I like and leave the rest behind. 99 cents a song? [more]
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20% drop in US CD sales shows the power of the music fan
I don't like buying albums, for one reason. Most of the time, they're a mixed bag. Some great tunes, some good tunes, some poor tunes. That's why I love ITunes. I can cherry-pick the songs I like and leave the rest behind. 99 cents a song? [more]
How to Get High-End Electronics with One Simple Question
My friend Mandy became the proud owner of a Mac PowerBook G4 in perfect condition, without spending a single cent. [more]
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Whitening your teeth is not cheap. I've never had the dentist whiten my chompers, but I have used Crest Whitestrips, and they worked pretty darn well. They were also pretty darn expensive (around $30 or so). [more]
Best Money Tips: Take Advantage of Happy Hour
Today we found some great articles on taking advantage of happy hour, reasons to update your resume regularly, and improving your credit score.
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Today we found some great articles on awesome perks that come with your plane ticket, how to avoid a boring life, and mid-afternoon habits to get you through the day.
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Saving money while hosting guests
Having just spent the last 48 hours desperately scrubbing my home from top-to-bottom in anticipation of the arrival of some house guests, I appreciated The Simple Dollar's post thi
The Millionaire Next Door: Riches De-mystified
You've seen them driving by you but you didn't even notice. They were in the checkout line at the grocery store but you didn't give them a second glance. They're ev
Finding joy in temporary frugality
If you read frugality and simplicity blogs for any length of time, you'll run into a lot of people who take great joy in having simplified their lives. Gradually simplifying y
Best Money Tips: The Downsides to Early Retirement
Today we found articles on the downsides to early retirement, clever Alexa commands you will use over and over again, and creative ways to save money this summer.
A Google employee perk we can all get free
I recently found an amazing (and I don't use that word lightly) resource from Google that I think is completely under-used and seriously under-marketed. This resource is cal
It Pays to Call and Ask
Sometimes you have to ask 20 different people 20 different ways. It's usually worth it.
ChexSystems: What It Is, and How It Can Make It Difficult for You to Open a Bank Account
Most of us know that looking at our credit report is part of maintaining financial health, but what about our banking report? Enter ChexSystems.
Best Money Tips: Money Moves to Make on Black Friday
Today we found articles on money moves to make on Black Friday, when to replace common household items, and foods that can change your brain.
Miser v. Stunna: A Case Study
Miserly is derived from a Latin term that means "wretched." It is the linguistic blood relative of miserable. Stuntin' is when you spend too much money and w
Best Money Tips: Common Cold Cures That Actually Work
Today we found common cold cures that actually work, Southwest hacks for cheap and cheerful flights, and ways to save big on furniture and appliances.
Chicken GUTS & Author GLORY: Tales From My Cheapskate Book Tour
For my latest TV appearance, I had to prepare a three course cheapskate menu using ony ingredients costing under $1 a pound and, as an added hook I promised to incorporate creat
12 Smart Post-Holiday Moves
Holiday spending may have turned your finances into a mess. Get back on track and make the new year all about the new financial you.