When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are
Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Today we found some stellar articles on frugal things to do at home this month, breaking the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, and pitfalls to avoid when car shopping.
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I’m addicted to how-to tips for saving money; Shave a few dollars off any of my enormous utility bills, and my heart belongs to you. Sometimes it takes more than savvy know-how to
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My family doesn't exactly respect the calendar. We've held Thanksgiving on a Friday, moved Mother's Day to the last week of April and moved around just about every other holiday to
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If you can adjust your daily habits in some very minor ways, you can start saving some extra cash each month. Here is a list of ideas you can implement immediately around the house
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What will you do when gas drops below $1.50 a gallon?
Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Best Money Tips: Frugal Things to Do at Home This Month
Today we found some stellar articles on frugal things to do at home this month, breaking the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, and pitfalls to avoid when car shopping.
13 Great Reasons to Quit Your Job
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3 Times to Consider Declining Your Employer's Health Coverage
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Look Waste in the Face (and Save More than Money)
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10 Signs Your Company Is Going Under
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The Fallacy of Homeownership as a Sound Investment
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Flexible Holidays Are Much Cheaper (And Less Stressful)
My family doesn't exactly respect the calendar. We've held Thanksgiving on a Friday, moved Mother's Day to the last week of April and moved around just about every other holiday to
One Smart Thing You Can Do for Your Retirement Today
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8 Smart Ways to Save on Audio Books
The only thing better than reading your favorite book is listening to the audio version. And here's how to get audiobooks on the cheap.
Free Diapers: How Persistence Got Me Into a Diaper Study
Some things sound too good to be true. Try, “Diaper Study: Free Diapers, and Get Paid to Use Them.” My overly-analytical (okay, suspicious) mind would question, “What’s the catch?"
Waste Not, Want Not: Turning Waste Into Savings
If you can adjust your daily habits in some very minor ways, you can start saving some extra cash each month. Here is a list of ideas you can implement immediately around the house
Sleep Better With Calming Words
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6 Ways to Save On Baggage Fees
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15 Reasons Plus-Size Shopping Sucks
Calling all thin-prejudiced clothing merchants: Plus-size customers are begging you to make better clothes. Here are 15 reasons why shopping for plus-size clothing is a nightmare.
Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Christmas Gifts
Today we found some awesome articles on alternatives to Christmas gifts, scoring a bigger apartment without moving, and getting discounted gift cards.
6 Ways Social Media Can Save You Money
Sometimes to score big online #savings, all you need to do is work your social networks.