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Ask the Readers: Do You Rent or Own Your Home?

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Another Tuesday Freebie: Haagen-Dazs Scoop

Since I didn't get to a Cold Stone Creamery for my free Mother's Day cone, so my gluttonous ears perked up when I heard that Haagen-Dazs is giving away free scoops tomorrow, May 13

Need To Lose Some Weight? Put Some Money On It!

Recently I wrote about the incentive my husband gave me to lose some weight . Basically he is willing to forgo half of his entertainment budget if I lose the fat I gained post co

Best Money Tips: Writing the Perfect Cover Letter

Today we found some fantastic articles on writing the perfect cover letter, why gas prices keep going up, and retirement advice from real people.

Best Money Tips: Perform a Financial Checkup on Yourself

Today we found some stellar articles on performing a financial checkup on yourself, business ideas for college students, and maximizing your time and money.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to lower your home insurance, saving on your wedding cocktail tab, and displaying proper tipping etiquette.

Cheap Hotel Room Promo: Get a Room at Super 8 for $8.88! (offer expired)

What’s better than a cheap hotel room? A dirt cheap motel room. The mother of all inexpensive motels is offering a limited-time rate for those who are dedicated to the magic of “

You've Defaulted on Your Loan. Now What?

If late loan payments have snowballed into default, don't panic. It's time to dust yourself off and get back on track.

Ask the Readers: Do You Enjoy Gardening?

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For the Best Deals of the Year, Shop Labor Day and Skip Black Friday

Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.

How to File For Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is the last resort to dealing with debt: when a person finds himself in so much debt that paying it off simply isn't an option, bankruptcy can be the only way to handle

Best Money Tips: Squeeze Extra Savings Out of Your Paycheck

Today we found some great articles on squeezing extra savings out of your paycheck, benefits of being self-motivated, and retirement planning.

11 Smoothie Bowls You Want Right Now

All the wholesomeness of a hearty breakfast with the creamy coolness of ice cream; behold the (frugal) smoothie bowl!

What The Snipe Hunt And Other Foolishness Taught Me About Trusting People

I grew up trusting two men who lied to me. They arranged snipe hunts and told outlandish stories from long ago (their childhoods and young adult years in the 1920s, '30s, and '40s)

7 Ways to Help Your Parents Save Money

Help your parents enjoy their golden years without spending a fortune yourself.

5 Key Resources for Workers Recovering From a Disabling Injury or Illness

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month — are you prepared?

Best Money Tips: Things to Get Done Before Year-End

Today we found some awesome articles on things to get done before year-end, bouncing back from a financial slip up, and financial New Year's resolutions.

5 Fun Activities to Stimulate Your Brain

If you feel like you've been in a slump, it might be because your brain is bored. Break out with one of these fun activities!

11 Vacation Destinations That Stretch Your Dollar

Your travel dollar will go a long, long, long way if you decide to visit any of these budget-friendly international destinations.

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