Waking up earlier can help you de-stress, get more done, and generally live a happier life. If you're addicted to your snooze button, here's what to do.
Maybe shopping at CVS doesn’t seem that frugal, but — if you play your cards right — there is a guaranteed way to get stuff there for free (or really, really cheap).
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger
Not on my body of course; that would be freakish. And if you’re visualizing it right now, I’m really sorry…especially if you’re eating. No, I’m basically reacting to several incide
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
A Personal Health Record (PHR) gives you direct control over your health records, the very information used by doctors to diagnose, treat, and care for patients. It might sound cli
By understanding the different types of financial aid available to college students, parents and students can determine the best types of aid for their situation.
There are many families that share generational cooking traditions as a long standing family tradition. Since there are many families that are also feeling the pinch of the recessi
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
Is paying more for extra airline services ever worth it? Sure, especially if the miles — or your legs — are long. Here are eight fees that are worth the cost.
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Up Before the Roosters: Becoming an Early Riser
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Maybe shopping at CVS doesn’t seem that frugal, but — if you play your cards right — there is a guaranteed way to get stuff there for free (or really, really cheap).
How to Keep Peer Pressure From Destroying Your Finances
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Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger
Sometimes I wish I had beautiful long blonde hair and ample cleavage.
Not on my body of course; that would be freakish. And if you’re visualizing it right now, I’m really sorry…especially if you’re eating. No, I’m basically reacting to several incide
The good life on less energy--even in the US
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
How Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score
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Ask the Readers: How Have You Spent Past Tax Refunds?
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How To Get A Big Payoff From College Scholarships
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Make Cents of Healthcare with a PHR
A Personal Health Record (PHR) gives you direct control over your health records, the very information used by doctors to diagnose, treat, and care for patients. It might sound cli
College Financial Aid Options
By understanding the different types of financial aid available to college students, parents and students can determine the best types of aid for their situation.
Hit Up Your Grandma's Cookbooks for Frugal Cooking Ideas
There are many families that share generational cooking traditions as a long standing family tradition. Since there are many families that are also feeling the pinch of the recessi
The Economics of Marriage and Health - Til Death Do Us Part
Studies have shown that a healthy marriage could translate into a healthy heart, not to mention saving money on health care or an expensive divorce.
The Real Reason We Still Spend to Impress
Try as we might, we just can't stop trying to keep up with the Joneses. Or can we?
Can I Eat This? A Quick Guide to Expiration Dates and Food Safety
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
6 Budget-Friendly Beach Destinations
There's no need to let your trip to the beach cost an arm and a leg.
8 DIYs For a Sparkling Clean Bathroom
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You're Wasting 1/3 of the Food You Buy — Here's How to Stop
Americans waste a third of the food the nation produces. You can buck the trend and dramatically slash your grocery bill with these simple steps.
8 Airline Fees That Are Actually Worth Paying
Is paying more for extra airline services ever worth it? Sure, especially if the miles — or your legs — are long. Here are eight fees that are worth the cost.