I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
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Books on Uncle Sam's Shelf
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
Ask the Readers: What Was the Last Book You Read?
Tell us about the last book you read and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Flashback Friday: The 65 Best Career Tips We've Ever Shared
Finding the right job takes time and perseverance. But with the right career tips, you can get your dream job without having to wait forever.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Father's Day on a Budget?
Tell us how you celebrate Father's Day on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Your Area?
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Help, I Bought a Lemon — Now What Do I Do?
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Follow Your Frugal Bliss
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That Age-Old Conundrum: Time vs. Money
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The 8 Best Pets for Frugal Animal Lovers
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What You Need to Know About Roth IRAs in 2010
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Live Long and Prosper With These 15 Small Healthy Habits
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Co-Signing for a Loan: 4 Things to Consider First
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The 5 Best Space Heaters
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7 Easy Photoshop Fixes for Your Family Photos
Correct common photo problems with these easy-to-follow tips.
Teen Wins $100,000 Scholarship From the H&R Block Budget Challenge
Learn how 17-year-old Sean Lawrence won the contest and how your family can participate in the next one.
9 Ways to Save on Your Thanksgiving Celebrations
Cut down on expenses and stress without sacrificing the essentials.
Best Money Tips: Things Not to Do at the Office Christmas Party
Today we found some stellar articles on things not to do at the office Christmas party, dos and don'ts of Christmas giving, and why frugality may be hard for you.
Book review: The Education of an American Dreamer by Peter G. Peterson
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The new normal economy
The economy is way short of full employment, so naturally, consumer spending is down. Sooner or later employment, I think, will return to normal levels. Consumer spending will re
Best Money Tips: You're Paying Too Much for These 10 Things
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