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Not too late to get your IRS stimulus rebate--if you qualify

A lot of taxpayers missed out on getting their IRS economic stimulus rebate last year, even though they qualified. If you're one of them, you'll be glad to know that there's a way

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.

A champion of savings over spending

We're subjected to constant barrage of unhelpful advice to the effect that what the economy needs is more spending. (The stimulus program is one piece of this.) It's kind of unde

The Only 4 Things a Vegetable Garden Needs

Getting seeds to sprout into a bountiful harvest seems like a lot of hard work. The truth is, your garden only needs a few fundamentals to produce well.

Best Money Tips: Stupid Things We Do When We're Poor

Today we found articles on stupid things we do when we're poor, conversational skills everyone should master, and ways to stretch your summer travel budget.

Avoid Big Dental Bills with Safe and Inexpensive Products

Dental care is one of those big expenses that hits us in the pocketbook when we least expect it. Most people pay at least some of their dental bills out-of-pocket. Some people go i

7 Travel Hacks for an Affordable Summer Road Trip

Before you hit the trail on an epic summer road trip, make sure these smart tips are in your back pocket for a fun and frugal time.

Could you profit from Obama and Geithner's toxic assets plan?

This week the United States Treasury announced the Legacy Loans Program. The program is meant to be a partnership between the government and private investors to clear "toxic" ass

8 Ways to Survive the April 18th Tax Deadline

Not ready for the big day? Use our helpful tax guides to get you through our crazy tax code.

The 5 Best Smartphones

Android or Apple? Performance or battery life? Getting a new smartphone can leave you asking a lot of questions. Pick the best phone for you with this guide.

Best Money Tips: 7 Ways to Get Free Gas

Today we found articles on legal ways to get free gas, healthy hacks to a lean body, and ways to protect your home while you’re on vacation.

These 8 Everyday Buys Will Be Cheaper This Summer

While rising temps can also lead to rising costs of everyday items, these eight things will actually be cheaper this summer. Stock up!

A Frugal Resource: The Community College

One of my favorite frugal resources is the community college. Even though I’ve taken several classes at my local college, I’ve barely tapped into the depth of resources available n

9 Reasons Your IT Person Is a Super Hero

Every company has an IT person and that person is probably taken for granted. See why these pros are actually superheroes, saving you more than you know.

How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Three

Applying for freelance work is an art form in itself – once you master the techniques, you'll be on your way to a thriving freelance business. Applying for work on job sites and co

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in December

It's almost impossible to NOT shop in December. Keep your holiday cheer level high by shopping wisely.

Flashback Friday: 51 Easy Ways to Live a Happier Life

If you aren't living your happily ever after right now, these tricks just might get you there.

Cheap Thrills That Actually Satisfy

From whipping down hills to walking out on a stage and making up everything on the spot, discover cheap thrills that satisfy.

Book review: Life Inc.

Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such

The 5 Things You Need to Survive a Job Loss

Losing a job is terrible, but if you plan ahead and make common sense preparations, it doesn't have to mean disaster.