I had written off Europe as a possibility for the budget traveler long ago. I did it with great difficulty, because I know from experience there is nothing like the food, history,
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People might look at how I spend money and say I'm cheap or a tightwad. If they do, though, they're missing the point. The fact is, I'm much more interested in simplicity than I
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Canada and U.S. Retirement Showdown: Which Offers More for Retirees?
In the spirit of friendly cross-border competition, Canada and the U.S. face-off on retirement. Which country offers the best deal for retirees?
Best Money Tips: How to Build an Emergency Fund From Nothing
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Europe Reborn As A Budget Destination?
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For students trying to build credit, a simple and straightforward credit card with no annual fee and no rewards could be the best option.
Zen Spring Cleaning (and making a little cash off it too)
The snow has melted. The kids are gone to grandma's. Sounds like the best (and most frugal) thing to do this April would be to stay home and clean, organize, and sell all that
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Your Hobbies?
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The Best (Inexpensive) Souvenirs
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Best Money Tips: Make Your Groceries Last Longer
Today we found some stellar articles on making your groceries last longer, saving on wedding favors, and retirement savings busters.
Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!
A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a coupl
Best Money Tips: Cheapest Cities for Retirees
Today we found articles on the cheapest cities for retirees, the best time to visit top vacation destinations for big savings, and affordable but romantic Valentine’s Day ideas.
Ask the Readers: Do You Shop at Thrift Stores?
Tell us whether you shop at thrift stores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have a Frugal Halloween?
Tell us how you have a frugal Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Finances Before Retirement
Make the transition to retirement a little easier by taking care of few personal finance tasks before your income shrinks.
Save More by Avoiding Multiple Bank Accounts
Have you been using multiple accounts to save for multiple goals? New research suggests a simpler system might lead to more saving.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Money-Saving Tip?
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Best Money Tips: Slash Your Expensive Cell Phone Bill
Today we found some great articles on slashing your cell phone bill, saving on high end cosmetics, and a checklist for quitting your job.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your New Year's Resolutions for 2016?
Tell us about your New Year's resolutions for 2016 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Save on Your Rental Car
Today we found some great articles on saving on your rental car, overcoming newlywed challenges, and summer jobs for kids.
Simplicity and being cheap
People might look at how I spend money and say I'm cheap or a tightwad. If they do, though, they're missing the point. The fact is, I'm much more interested in simplicity than I
Best Money Tips: 4th of July Deals
Today we found some stellar articles on 4th of July Deals, saving money when shopping on Amazon, and beating the heat without beating your wallet.