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Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs

Today we found some stellar articles on frugal ways to beat the winter blahs, resources for a complete job search, and what to do with unwanted gifts.

3 Step Strategy To Airfare Deals

I am going to come out and say it: there are no secrets to finding a bargain ticket every time you fly. However, by understanding how the system works, you can develop a deal findi

11 Finance Tips You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self

The carefree spend-happy days of your youth seem cringe-worthy now. If only you could go back and give yourself this advice...

10 Affordable Ways to Make Your Holiday Gifts Look Amazing

Don't blow your gift budget on the wrapping! These savvy alternatives are both adorable and frugal.

Non-financial investments

Talk about investments and most people think stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, plus maybe real estate and commodities like precious metals. Let's call those "financial inve

How to Save on Babysitting Without Ending Up on the Local News

When babysitting rates hit $14 per hour — per kid! — it's time to think about cheaper (but safe) ways for parents to get stuff done and have fun.

The 5 Best Lip Glosses

Keeping your lips glossy and gorgeous isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these lip glosses and your pout will always look perfecto.

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in February

Today we found ways to save money in February, brilliant uses for Dawn dish soap, and how to trick yourself into saving money.

The 5 Best Pens

Keeping your handwriting clear and smudge-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pens and your words will be beautifully preserved on the page.

Does living frugally hurt the economy?

When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that?  Wouldn't it hurt the economy?"  My natural inclination toward frugal liv

Best Money Tips: Writing a Craigslist Ad That Sells

Today we found some great articles on writing a Craigslist ad that sells, things to spend your money on other than gas, and breathing life into stale bread.

Eco-Capitalism - How to make money from garbage

Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash?

4 Ways to Take a Frugal Grownup Spring Break

Spring break isn't just for college kids. Get wild on a budget and have your own grownup spring fling.

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Shortcuts for Meal Prep?

Tell us your shortcuts for meal prep and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Fun Ways the Sharing Economy Helps You Save on Vacation

From pet sitters to personal chefs, the sharing economy can help make your next vacation a memorable, and affordable, experience.

10 Things to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy

Leftover Halloween candy can be a treat or an annoyance. If your kids came home with a huge stash, or you have many leftovers from your own home, the tummy aches can put a kibosh o

It's Not Too Late to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

If you're still in need of back-to-school notebooks and pens, or stocking up for next year, swoop in now to grab some great school supply deals.

4 Meals You Can Make With Thanksgiving Leftovers

With these tasty meal options, you'll never let your Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste again!

The 5 Best Refrigerators

Get the best combination of energy efficiency and organization with one of these excellent refrigerators.

6 Smart Ways to Use Garage Space

If the garage serves no other purpose but another space for clutter to pile up, why not convert it into one of these creative uses?