For anything you might buy there are almost limitless choices. For purposes of argument, I'd like to group them into three categories: You can buy the best; you can buy some
Ever since I was a child, I have been taught that when you receive a gift you should be happy about it and then give something back in return. To this day I still believe that is g
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My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
Are you planning a family vacation and wondering how to afford it and still do it properly? Try some of these tips to help keep your budget on track easily while still enjoying all
From video games to vinyl, you may want to scoop up these finds at a local garage sale or thrift shop — or dig around for them in your basement or attic.
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
When stock markets go down, people tend to thank their lucky stars they own real estate, and others yet rush to the real estate market as a safe haven. But real estate isn’t always
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
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For anything you might buy there are almost limitless choices. For purposes of argument, I'd like to group them into three categories: You can buy the best; you can buy some
Dissecting "Gift Guilt" - When Does Receiving a Gift Make You Feel Bad?
Ever since I was a child, I have been taught that when you receive a gift you should be happy about it and then give something back in return. To this day I still believe that is g
5 Audiobooks About Money You Need to Hear
Turn your commute into a fun lesson in finance with these audiobooks about money.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Business Cards? (Special $100 Giveaway)
Tell us if you use business cards and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card or a set of die-cut business cards!
Restaurant Recipes at Home-Cooked Prices
Look for 'clone' recipes to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home.
Ask the Readers: Do You Rent or Own Your Home?
Tell us if you rent or own your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Things to Avoid Before You File Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is trying enough already. Don't make it worse by making one of these mistakes.
McCain or Obama? Who’ll be better for your wallet?
I want to keep this factual. This is not an article on who should be the next President, or as these campaigns usually go, who shouldn’t be President. This is a simple presentation
Does your culture support saving?
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
Should You Ever Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
Tax day is almost here, and you may be tempted to pay Uncle Sam with plastic. But if you do, you're just trading cheap debt for expensive debt.
How to Have a Frugal Vacation and Still Treat Yourself
Are you planning a family vacation and wondering how to afford it and still do it properly? Try some of these tips to help keep your budget on track easily while still enjoying all
10 Collectibles That Almost Always Become More Valuable
From video games to vinyl, you may want to scoop up these finds at a local garage sale or thrift shop — or dig around for them in your basement or attic.
Best Money Tips: Keep Making Income While Idle
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to make income while idle, saving $25 next week, and things every college freshman needs.
Why the Time Value of Money Matters, and 10 Ways It Affects You
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
Ask the Readers: Where Do You Shop For Household Goods?
Tell us where you shop for household goods and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Myths About Real Estate
When stock markets go down, people tend to thank their lucky stars they own real estate, and others yet rush to the real estate market as a safe haven. But real estate isn’t always
Can You Survive with One Car in Suburbia?
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Can You Really Save With Amazon Prime Pantry?
Prime Pantry is yet another of Amazon's many services aimed at saving consumers time and money. How can you make the most of it?
A Frugal Renewal: Retying The Knot Without Untying Your Budget
Renewing wedding vows can be a satisfying and joyful occasion without added budgetary strains. Here are some tips for renewing your vows on a budget.
Needs, wants, and not even wants
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue