The whole country is up in arms about the last round of AIG bonuses, but why should they? Before you pick up your pitchfork and join the angry mob, would you return your bonus even
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
I despise paying the ridiculous prices Gillette and the like charge for razor cartridges. It seems as though the prices are directly aligned with the number of extra blades they pu
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
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Should The AIG Bonuses Be Taken Away Or Not?
The whole country is up in arms about the last round of AIG bonuses, but why should they? Before you pick up your pitchfork and join the angry mob, would you return your bonus even
Can I Eat This? A Quick Guide to Expiration Dates and Food Safety
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
Save Over $100 a Year by Shaving with a Cutthroat Razor
I despise paying the ridiculous prices Gillette and the like charge for razor cartridges. It seems as though the prices are directly aligned with the number of extra blades they pu
5 Emergency Situations You Must Prepare For (and 5 You Can Ignore)
It won't be the end of the world as you know it if you plan for likely calamities, but you probably don't need to prep for the end of the world.
Build Your Own Furniture: 9 Helpful Tips For Non-Carpenters
It might seem intimidating, but it's totally possible for you to make your own furniture, even if you've barely wielded a hammer before. Learn how.
The 5 Best Infant Nail Clippers
Trimming a baby's nails isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these infant nail clippers and your baby's nails will stay short and clean.
Execution, Not Ideas, is Key. Duh!
Do you have many ideas but you've never put them into action? Admit it, you are lazy, and you lack the talent of initiation.
Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
How One Nice Thing Can Ruin Your Whole Budget
This is precisely why we can't have nice things.
Kick-Ass Alternatives to Canned Cranberry Sauce
Canned cranberry sauce is lame. Here are six ways to shine up that holiday staple, from chutney to booze-spiked berries to tart-cherry sauce.
What to Do If You Have a Tax Lien On Your House
Unpaid taxes can leave you with a lien on your home. Don't let this problem linger.
The Easiest, Cheapest Way to Make Delicious Dumplings
Who doesn't love dumplings? Enjoy them more often, for much less than store bought, with this quick and easy dumpling making routine.
Save Money with a Dependent Care Tax Credit and FSA
If you pay for day care or other services, you may be able to save thousands with an FSA, the Child and Dependent Care Credit, or both.
7 Important Lessons Frugal Parents Teach Their Children
Being frugal can make us feel like we're depriving our kids sometimes. But frugal parenting can provide so much more than any fancy toy ever could.
How Long Does it Take Break Even With a Home ReFi?
Refinancing your mortgage can be a sound financial move. But how do you figure out when you'll break even? Let's crunch numbers.
8 Affordable Destinations for People Who Love to Fish
If you're looking to hook a big one before summer ends, head to one of these amazing fishing destinations.
6 Times When It's Okay to Take a Loan
There's nothing frugal about borrowing to support a lavish lifestyle. But for essential big purchases, it's okay to visit your bank.
21 Uses for Salt (Besides Seasoning)
Salt isn't just a way to make food more flavorful. From cheap cleaning to budget beauty and more, discover more great things to do with salt.
8 Free Things You Can Do on Any Vacation
What can you do to entertain the family on vacation without breaking the bank? Quite a lot, actually.
How the Fair Credit Billing Act Protects You
The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) was created to protect consumers. Here's how it protects you.