I’m going to out on a limb and make the bold statement: the United States government wants you in debt, rather than you saving money. Politics aside, I am going to discuss why I be
You can come out of the shadows, my fellow cheapos, skinflints and non-pathological hoarders. Thanks to the rise of eco-hip, frugal is becoming cool. Sorta.
Cleaning? Cooking? Ugh, you say. Make friends with it, compadre; they’ve got to be part of the frugal warrior’s toolkit. I look for ways to make it easier and cheaper, because when
It's no secret that college tuition and the related expenses can be daunting for students and families. Here are seven tips for minimizing the costs of college.
Kids have voracious appetites — for their parents' time. Claw some of it back with this collection of daily kidcare shortcuts and family-life time-savers.
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The U.S. Government Wants You in Debt
I’m going to out on a limb and make the bold statement: the United States government wants you in debt, rather than you saving money. Politics aside, I am going to discuss why I be
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Finally, Frugal Rules
You can come out of the shadows, my fellow cheapos, skinflints and non-pathological hoarders. Thanks to the rise of eco-hip, frugal is becoming cool. Sorta.
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Cleaning? Cooking? Ugh, you say. Make friends with it, compadre; they’ve got to be part of the frugal warrior’s toolkit. I look for ways to make it easier and cheaper, because when
Hang Frames Perfectly Every Time With These 5 Picture Hanging Hacks
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Degrees of Frugality: 7 Tips for the College-Bound
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Why Retirees Are Using Annuities Instead of Early Social Security
Many senior citizens have become more interested in how annuities can fulfill their retirement investment goals.
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Be prepared for flight delays, and keep your blood sugar — and your mood — in good shape with one of these delicious snacks that travel well.
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One of the best ways to force yourself to save money is to make the act of saving automatic. Learn how you can do it with these seven easy techniques.
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25 humorous, yet painful, signs that you've simply been around at the same job TOO long.
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If you're caught short when life catches you short, don't panic. Instead, try these strategies to manage an emergency and avoid debt.
4 Cheap, Easy Ways to Invest Your First $1000
Investing is only for the wealthy, right? With even modest sums put aside, anyone can start building an investment portfolio — and it's easy, too.
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The Worst Investments You Can Make
If your idea of investing is ensuring that you'll never see your money again, then we have some great investment suggestions for you.
4 Ways to Protect Your Retirement From Inflation
It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.