Today we found articles on the best times to buy new smartphones at a discount, fun spring activities, and the highest-paying jobs you can get without a degree.
Paul's post about DIY got me to thinking about all of the times that I wasted money on trying to improve my home. There have been many of these times, more than I care to share. [more]
In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]
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Best Money Tips: The Best Times to Buy New Smartphones
Today we found articles on the best times to buy new smartphones at a discount, fun spring activities, and the highest-paying jobs you can get without a degree.
14 Pricey Things You Shouldn't Buy (And What to Get Instead)
If you've got caviar tastes and a fishstick budget, buy domestic. That and 13 other great cheap alternatives on the other side of the click.
5 Times It's OK to Be "Selfish" With Your Money
Being selfish isn't always a bad thing. Especially when it comes to certain situations involving your money.
7 Fresh Veggies You Can Grow From Kitchen Scraps
Don't discard those onion tops or avocado seeds! Plant them in your garden instead and grow your own.
Dilutions of Grandeur: Stretch Your Food at Every Meal
Learn how the power of creative diluting can make your meals taste better and extend your food budget.
Affordable Sustainable Seafood Choices for Your Table
For those who love seafood but also want to be mindful of the environment and their wallets, here are some affordable and sustainable seafood choices.
Free Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day
Making your mother feel appreciated shouldn't mean buying lots of stuff. Discover scores of free (or almost free) ways to celebrate that special lady.
10 Free (or Almost!) Tools and Resources for Creating a New 2015 Budget
Holiday spending knocked your budget all out of whack? Use these tools to start budgeting smartly in 2015.
5 Investments That Do Better in Winter
Falling temperatures mean rising fortunes for these five firms whose business booms with winter's gloom. Add some wintry sparkle to your portfolio!
5 Discount Stores That Are More Expensive Than You Think
Walmart and other big box retailers offer the best value, right? Not always. Watch out for these deals that aren't.
How to Prepare Your Kids to Live On Their Own
One day your kids will be living under their own roof. Will they be prepared to go it alone?
How to Bounce Back From a Bankruptcy
A bankruptcy doesn't have to be a black mark on your financial wellbeing. You can bounce back.
How to Get a Lower APR, or Possibly Not
Getting my interest rate lowered by my credit card company was impossible, so I had to go a different route to avoid the interest charges.
Now is The Time to Buy: Skis, Winter Coats, Candy
Save big on the winter necessities by knowing the best times to hit the store.
More Bang for Your Buck: Paint Me Frugal
Paul's post about DIY got me to thinking about all of the times that I wasted money on trying to improve my home. There have been many of these times, more than I care to share. [more]
12 Reasons to Stop Eating Sugar Forever
Sugar is surprisingly bad for us. Protect your health — and your wallet — by taking control of your sweet tooth.
The AMAZON URL hack generator. Save big $$$.
In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]
Raising Financially Savvy Kids: Highlights from Our Chat with Jump$tart
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jump$tart on raising financially savvy kids.
Best Money Tips: 10 Car Shopping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Today we found some awesome articles on car shopping mistakes and how to avoid them, saving for retirement, and steps to great finances.
19 Frugal Ways to Entertain Teenagers
Teens can be a tough audience to entertain. But even the most restless and demanding teenagers will have fun with one or more of these activities.