Yesterday, as I teetered precariously on my motorcycle at the top of a steep hill, riding home from the repair shop and thus marking my first time on a motorcycle that wasn't in a flat, closed course, I was repeating one of the standard Motorcyclin [more]
As a way to prevent tourists from overstaying their visas, many countries require that you can prove your intention to leave. Here's how to do it right.
Today we found articles on how to turn your home into an investment, how to choose the right accountability partner, and a guide to finding land for your tiny house.
There's a new website in town folks, and this one is literally scraping the bottom of the barrel. HollywoodStarTrash.com has hit upon an idea that turns dumpster diving into someth
Travel presents the classic conundrum: If you have the money you don't have the time, and if you have the time you don't have the money.
You can travel on the cheap if you have friends or re [more]
When my family and I volunteered at an inner-city agency, I thought I would learn about showing compassion, embracing diversity, and being grateful. The last thing I thought I woul
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At this time of year, you're going to hear a lot of health advice. Some of it will not only be untrue, but can actually damage your health.
Free pancakes! At IHOP! On Tuesday!
Get free pancakes on IHOP's National Pancake Day.
7 Secret Cheap Steak Cuts You Should Be Asking For
You don’t need to be flush to satisfy a craving for steak. Ask your butcher for one of these cheaper but still delicious cuts instead.
How to Game the System and Save Big at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid
When you think discount retail, you probably don't think of the corner drugstore. Lucrative rewards programs may change that.
Here's What Happens to an Account in Collections — Even When You Pay Up
Paying off or settling an account in collections is better than avoiding it. Just don't expect your credit score to rebound soon.
Look where you want to go
Yesterday, as I teetered precariously on my motorcycle at the top of a steep hill, riding home from the repair shop and thus marking my first time on a motorcycle that wasn't in a flat, closed course, I was repeating one of the standard Motorcyclin [more]
TACO TOWN and the gut-busting tributes.
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Tips For Using Hotel Reward Points to Get the Most Value
Make sure you're getting the most value when redeeming your hotel reward points.
15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.
13 Easy Ways to Save on Your Gym Membership
A gym membership can bulk up the leanest budget, but if you can't break your gym habit, at least take steps to control the cost.
How to Provide Proof of Onward Travel During an Open-Ended Trip Abroad
As a way to prevent tourists from overstaying their visas, many countries require that you can prove your intention to leave. Here's how to do it right.
Book Review: Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting!
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Paying Your Debts in the Wrong Order Could Be Costing You
All debts are not created equal. There's an order to your path to financial freedom.
Best Money Tips: Turning Your Home Into an Investment
Today we found articles on how to turn your home into an investment, how to choose the right accountability partner, and a guide to finding land for your tiny house.
They're turning Paris Hilton's trash into cash.
There's a new website in town folks, and this one is literally scraping the bottom of the barrel. HollywoodStarTrash.com has hit upon an idea that turns dumpster diving into someth
8 Ways College Students Can Save Money Before Class Starts
Tuition is costly enough — don't let other college costs ruin your budget. Skip pricey extras — not classes — and save both grades and money.
Frugal travel with Esperanto
Travel presents the classic conundrum: If you have the money you don't have the time, and if you have the time you don't have the money. You can travel on the cheap if you have friends or re [more]
6 Mosquito-Repellent Plants With a Dual Purpose
These inexpensive herbs and flowers can add decoration to your garden and flavor to your meals...and they just happen to deter mosquitoes too!
Frugal Changes You Don't Want to Make — But Can
Some frugal moves just seem too annoying, too difficult — simply too much. But these five are easier than you might expect and can save you hundreds.
10 Keys to Great Management, learned from an inner-city mission worker
When my family and I volunteered at an inner-city agency, I thought I would learn about showing compassion, embracing diversity, and being grateful. The last thing I thought I woul