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Auto Insurance

Auto insurance is meant to cover the expenses that can go along with a car accident. There are a lot of factors that go into determining just how much you'll pay to insure your

Why a 50-Year-Old Gadget May Be the Best Cure for Insomnia

Nobody disputes the value of a good night's sleep, and getting it might be as simple as making your bedroom noisier.

The 6 Best Ways to Sell Your Car

Selling your car — even if it no longer runs! — has never been easier. Try these tips to make the process pleasantly painless.

5 Ways Social Media Saved Someone's Life

Social media keeps us connected to scores of people who are eager to help. Sometimes life-sharing means life-saving.

6 Moves to Make Before Cutting Up Your Credit Card

Put the scissors down! If you haven't taken these critical credit card steps, don't cut up your plastic just yet.

6 Celebrities With Shockingly Low Net Worths

You won't catch any of these spendthrift celebs on Frugal Lives of the Rich and Famous.

Cooking from Scratch: Where's the Work?

Over the past couple of years, I've moved more toward cooking as much from scratch as I can. I've tried to isolate the places where the biggest concentration of work is in cooking

9 Wall Street Expressions You Can Use Every Day

Do you speak banker? Now you can, as a former Wall Streeter decodes the lingo of the dollar — so you can bring Wall Street to your street.

5 Beginning Investor Mistakes I've Made (And You Don't Have To)

Get a jumpstart on your investing career by avoiding these common beginner's mistakes.

5 Fun Ways to Eat Hot Dogs

After a “buy one, get one package free” hot dog sale recently at Safeway, I went through my cookbooks, searching for unusual hot-dog recipes. Here are some really wacky hot dog dis

Same-As-Cash Store Offers vs. 0% Intro APR Credit Cards — Which Is Right for You?

Your favorite store may offer a "same as cash" deal with no-interest financing. Beware — it's not the same as getting 0% APR on new purchases.

13 Creative Ways to Avoid Spending Money

You're trying to stick to your budget, but it's really hard to stop spending! Resist the urge to spend with these 13 tricks of the tight-fisted.

6 Money Lessons From African-American Leaders

From TED talks to the blues, these African American leaders have imparted their financial wisdom on the world.

Empty Coupon Code Box? You’re Paying Too Much.

If you're leaving the coupon code box blank when you buy something online, you're wasting money. Learn how to find online coupons and maximize their value.

The NFL's 5 Most Frugal Players

Sad stories of spendthrift athletes wasting millions are all too common. But for these five footballers, frugal lifestyles keep their finances fit.

25 Frugal Changes You Can Make Today

Frugal living does not involve drastic changes. A few small changes can lead you down the right path.

Make the World Better With These 17 Free Ways to Give Back

There are plenty of ways to donate your unwanted belongings and your time without spending a dime.

10 Myths About Employee Incentive Programs

Employee incentive programs are popular, if only because they are prolific. Though conventional wisdom tells us otherwise, many will argue that these programs are not just ineffect

5 Ways to Earn Extra Money With a Healthy Lifestyle

Good news! Your healthy lifestyle can become a solid side gig.

How to Legally Sell Your Body for Money

Looking to sell some your stuff for some extra cash? Look no further than the mirror.