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10 Homemade Child Products That Are Cheaper and Better Than Store Bought

Kid stuff is expensive! You'll save a lot and wind up with better kid stuff if you make these common products at home, instead of buy.

6 Terrible Money Moves to Avoid on the First Date

Make any of these bonehead money moves on a first date and you can bet there won't be a second date.

6 Habits That Are Quietly Eating Your Brain

Not feeling mentally sharp lately? It could be all the soda pop you drink. Learn about that and other habits that are harming your gray matter.

7 Financial Differences Between Millennials and the Next Generation

Generation Z is fast approaching adulthood. How, exactly, do these young adults differ from the millennials who precede them?

How Living on a Tight Budget Makes You Happier

Living on a tight budget can seem restrictive, but if you do it with intention, you'll discover lots of life satisfaction you may have been missing.

Flashback Friday: 75 Cheap Ways to Enjoy the Final Days of Summer

Summer is almost over! But you can still have summer fun on the cheap.

12 Foods Nutritionists Say You Should Splurge On

We don't often encourage you to spend more at the grocery store, but if your budget allows, consider adding these superfoods to your grocery list.

Best Money Tips: Simple, Easy Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Today we found some great articles on simple and easy ways to eat healthy on a budget, how to succeed even when you fail, and ways to save money without trying much.

7 Times Buying Generic Will Cost You

For many products, generic or store-brand options are good buys. But for these products, you're better off sticking with a trusted brand name.

Best Money Tips: Hosting a Budget-Friendly Holiday Party

Today we found some great articles on planning holiday parties on the cheap, foods that boost your immunity, and saving money on your next car.

6 Ways to Prepare for the Holiday Rush

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner. Are you prepared?

Share the love!

Share a little love this Valentine's Day with someone who needs it. Enter Kiva!

8 top ways to care for your allergies without damaging the budget

I've had allergies for as long as I can remember. Which probably means that I've had them for longer than I can remember, since allergies aren't usually something that become possible with the advent of memory. [more]

7 Ways to Get Fit With Your Dog

Man's best friend can also be your best motivator. Use these seven cheap activity ideas to get off the couch and get fit with your favorite pup.

Create a Budget Based on the Best Money You've Ever Spent

Think about the best purchase you've ever made. Now, base your new budget off it!

5 Times Credit Cards Are Smarter Than Cash

Stash your cash. If you stay on budget, credit cards really are a good bet for smart, simple, and safe spending.

The Bank of Gasoline

Fuel prices may be going down, but for some motorists fuel prices never went up. Over 8,000 motorists in the St. Cloud, MN area are paying an average of $.50 to $1.50 less per gall

5 Amazing Honeymoons That Only Seem Expensive

First comes loves, then comes marriage — then comes a fabulous and frugal honeymoon!

How to Shop Online Safely

With the uptake in online shopping, so does online crime. Thankfully, there are a few easy things we can do to avoid becoming a victim of it.

Easy, Frugal Ways to Have People Over (Even If You Don't Cook and Clean)

Don't get intimidated by hosting dinner parties. Instead, discover great ways to gather people together that require minimal cooking and cleaning.