This week I did an intervention on Sarah, one of my dearest friends. Sarah has a substance abuse problem -- but not with drugs. Sarah has a problem with self storage.
Today we found articles on ways to make an extra $500 a month, frugal alternatives to popular Valentine’s Day gifts, and smart things to do when you’re bored.
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6 Ways Life is Wonderful When You're Debt-Free
Living life free of debt can be really awesome. And we mean really.
30 Household Products Vinegar Can Replace
Vinegar has at least 30 uses that make it a viable alternative to many household and personal products. Save money — the natural way, with vinegar.
6 Fast Ways to Restock an Emergency Fund After an Emergency
Crisis averted! Your emergency fund came through when you needed it. Now it's time to rebuild that financial safety net before the other shoe drops.
Best Money Tips: Fun and Frugal Ideas for Fall
Today we found some awesome articles on frugal ideas for fall, mistakes people make when buying a home, and the complete guide to getting out of debt.
9 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Weekly Grocery Budget
Give your grocery list a modest makeover and you can save BIG.
The 9 Most Important Lessons I Learned About Money When I Became a Landlord
If you want to be a landlord, you'd better brush up on some important money lessons first.
18 Beauty Tips and Hacks for Summer
Summertime sun and fun can wreak havoc on your face, hair, and skin. Tune-up your beauty routine for the climate.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have Frugal Fun?
Tell us how you have frugal fun and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
10 Money Goals All 30-Somethings Should Have
You're not 29 anymore. Do you have your act together, financially?
The 6 Healthiest Grocery Stores
Grocery stores often try to trick you into making unhealthy — and costly — food choices. Shop at these stores for healthier marketing.
The 5 Millennial Money Apps Everyone Should Use
Pay with… cash? That's for the olds. These new-fangled payment and money-management apps are changing how kids of every age do personal finance.
18 Surprising Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen
You work so hard to protect your identity, but there are still ways thieves can get your personal data. Here's how they do it.
5 Ways Self Storage Units Are More Sad Museums Than Savvy Solutions
This week I did an intervention on Sarah, one of my dearest friends. Sarah has a substance abuse problem -- but not with drugs. Sarah has a problem with self storage.
Best Money Tips: 101 Ways to Make an Extra $500 a Month
Today we found articles on ways to make an extra $500 a month, frugal alternatives to popular Valentine’s Day gifts, and smart things to do when you’re bored.
The Meaning of Milk Label Colors
Can you tell the difference between 1% and skim milk based on the color of the cap? It depends on where you shop.
Snowballs or Avalanches: Which Debt Reduction Strategy Is Best for You?
There are two leading strategies for debt elimination. Both will work, but one gets you out of debt a little faster and a lot richer.
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.
Does Your Kid Need an IRA?
Ready to give your child a mega financial jumpstart? Consider opening them a Roth IRA.
5 Money Moves Every Single Parent Should Make
Raising a kid by yourself takes strength, resilience, and perhaps most importantly, a solid financial footing.