Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'
Keeping your phone battery from draining while you're out and about isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these battery phone cases and your phone will always have life.
Online brokers are known for cheap stock trades, but there's more to consider when selecting a firm. Use this guide to make a choice that works for you.
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Getting by without a job, part 1--losing a job
Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps
Getting by without a job, part 4--get free stuff
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
14 Useful Items Hotels Usually Provide for Free
If you forgot an essential travel item, don't stress! The hotel probably has it — for free.
10 Surprising Foods You Can Turn Into Chips
If you can slice and fry it, you can make a chip out if it.
The 5 Best Showerheads
A great showerhead can make your shower amazing and save you money. Here are our picks for the best.
Learn to Love Cooking (and Save!) With These 11 Kitchen Tricks
For those who enjoy cooking, the savings are an extra perk. But what if you don't enjoy it? You will, after you start doing these 11 things.
Contingency Plans
Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'
5 Money Ratios to Live By
These five money ratios answer questions about spending on housing, saving, engagement rings, retirement, and investing.
20 Ways to Entertain Your Kids for Free
Mom! Dad! I'm bored! Not anymore with this list of fun — and free — games and activities that will entertain everybody.
6 Questions to Ask Before Taking Out Student Loans
College isn't cheap and a student loan may seem inescapable. Make sure you've checked out all your options before you sign.
The 5 Best Battery Phone Cases
Keeping your phone battery from draining while you're out and about isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these battery phone cases and your phone will always have life.
Single Parent? Try These 10 Tricks for Entertaining Kids on a Budget
Keeping the kids entertained is yet another challenge for single parents. Get creative, watch the budget, and give your kids experiences to remember.
8 Questions to Ask Before Buying Any Stock
Before you dive headfirst into owning a stock, do some digging on exactly where you're investing your dollars.
8 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car
A pre-owned car can save you a lot of money, so long as you ask some key questions before buying.
5 Things Never to Bring Up in a Job Interview
Ready to ace that job interview? Of course you are, but just be sure you don't bring up one of these no-no topics.
These 5 Apps Will Help You Finally Organize Your Money
Any one of these easy-to-use apps will help you start and keep a budget that works for you. What are you waiting for?
A Guide to Online Brokers for Investing Newbies (and Beyond)
Online brokers are known for cheap stock trades, but there's more to consider when selecting a firm. Use this guide to make a choice that works for you.
Try These 6 Money-Saving Challenges Now
If you're beginning to waver on this year's resolution to save more money, hold fast. Try one of these challenges to get re-focused.
17 More Places to Buy, Sell, and Trade Books
A few weeks ago, Sasha wrote a great article about where to find books for less. Here are 17 more places to buy, sell, or trade books.
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!