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From survival first aid to home decor, a colorful, inexpensive bandana is as versatile as it is cheap. Learn more about what a square of cotton cloth can do.
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Avoid Bank Fees
How do you avoid bank fees? Read the stuff from your bank and understand what services are free and what services aren't.
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20 Delicious Ways to Use Pineapple
Tough on the outside, sweet on the inside, delicious pineapple adds a tropical touch to dishes sweet and savory.
25 Fun, Frugal Things to Do Tonight Besides Watch TV
Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.
5 Hi-Tech To-Do Lists: Get It Done!
Whether I’m managing a busy day, the options for managing a busy to-do list and getting things done are almost endless. Here two of my preferred methods to controlling the madness.
How to Raise Backyard Chickens
If you've thought about getting your own set of fowl, this starter guide will have you well on your way to fresh eggs and friendly wake-up calls.
7 Countries Where You Can Travel on $30 a Day or Less
Travel doesn't have to be expensive — you just need to know where to go, and how to trim the cost.
25 Things to Do With Reusable Water Bottles
As reusable water bottles become more common, you may think you have too many. But these containers are useful for much more than just holding water.
After Your Wedding, Say Yes to Selling the Dress
If you're still paying for your wedding after the big day (or you just want some extra cash), selling your dress can help offset costs. Here's how.
20 Great Uses for a Bandana
From survival first aid to home decor, a colorful, inexpensive bandana is as versatile as it is cheap. Learn more about what a square of cotton cloth can do.
Making Every Penny Count With A Zero-Based Budget
Feel like you're just living payday-to-payday? Having trouble figuring out where all your money goes? Then a zero-based budget just might be for you.
15 Ways to Make Money While You Travel
You can extend your stay and deepen your experience by hustling up side jobs (or even full-time gigs) while you roam. Here's how to do it.
Landscaping for Energy Conservation
Over time, investing in green landscaping can reduce your heating bills as much as 25 percent and summer cooling bills by 50 percent or more.
5 International Cities to Boost Your Standard of Living for Less
Where can wannabe U.S. expats improve their quality of life for less? Here are five cities that you may have never considered before.
7 Money Leaks You Need to Plug
You're dumping cash out the window (sometimes literally) if you don't plug these money leaks ASAP.
The 5 Best Men’s Rain Boots
Keeping your feet dry on a rainy day isn't easy, but it can be. Just get any of these men's rain boots and your feet will remain warm and soak free.
The 7 Worst Financial Excuses That Are Keeping You Poor
It's not easy to get serious about budgeting and saving. What is easy is coming up with excuses. Do any of these sound familiar?
Telemarketers Prank Call Me - 800-266-9420
Constant calls from 800-266-9420? Fight back.
15 Free Ways to Spend Your Summer
Whether you're hitting the beach or the local library, you don't need a pocketful of cash to have fun this summer.
Know Your Markets and Earn Some Cash: Ebay vs. Amazon
Most online shoppers I know are very familiar with Ebay and Amazon. The problem is that the hardcore Ebayers are not very familiar with the Amazon Marketplace. [more]