A certain level of comfort above the minimum for survival has always been considered necessary for a "decent" standard of living. Just how much is a social construction.
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The garden's bounty is arriving in overflowing CSA boxes and crowded store produce bins. Now is the time to learn the sweet and sour art of home food preservation.
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.
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A decent standard of living
A certain level of comfort above the minimum for survival has always been considered necessary for a "decent" standard of living. Just how much is a social construction.
6 Tips for Saving Big Money on Office Supplies
Whether you’re a small biz owner or just a super-equipped bill payer, you can save big on office supplies with these savvy tips!
7 Reasons To Take The Bus
Low cost airlines are finally taking hold in the United States, offering a greater range of route options and discounts. At the same time, concerns over security, environmental imp
Ask The Readers: How Do You Celebrate Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Online Banking?
Tell us if you use online banking and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
7 Things Your Financial Advisor Wishes You Knew
Then again, if you already knew these truths about investing, why would you need a financial advisor?
FHA Home Loans: You Can Buy a Home Even If Your Finances Aren't Perfect
Even with stricter post-crash lending standards, FHA home loans remain a great option for home buyers who don't have perfect credit or large down payments.
Best Money Tips: Cheapest Cities for Retirees
Today we found articles on the cheapest cities for retirees, the best time to visit top vacation destinations for big savings, and affordable but romantic Valentine’s Day ideas.
13 Ways to Save Money That Go Too Far
It's smart to cut costs wherever you can, so long as it's prudent. These cost cutters are neither smart nor prudent.
4 Common Money Misconceptions About Women
Women are more financially savvy than ever, but these myths still abound. How many do you recognize?
Ask the Readers: How Do You Keep It Frugal on Mother's Day?
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10 Things You Didn’t Learn in College (but You Should Have)
It’s kind of ironic that most of us head to college hoping to get smarter and end up feeling so stupid. Here's what I wish I'd learned.
Dealing with Financial Drought: A Recovery Plan
You know how it goes. One minute, you have extra money sitting in the bank just waiting for you to play with it. The next, your car needs repaired, or the cat gets sick, or the roo
Best Money Tips: Mind-Blowing Life Hacks
Today we found some great articles on mind-blowing life hacks, business ideas for teenagers, and saving money while staying cool.
The Fed Raised Rates — Then Something Weird Happened
The Fed raised its benchmark rate last December and — almost nothing changed? Now, just why, exactly?
TradeKing Review: The Best Brokerage for New and Intermediate Investors?
TradeKing's low fees and minimums, great research tools, and active community make it a good choice for your online brokerage.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Idea of a Perfect Valentine's Day?
Tell us your idea of a perfect Valentine's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Preserving In-Season Foods for Off-Season Feasts
The garden's bounty is arriving in overflowing CSA boxes and crowded store produce bins. Now is the time to learn the sweet and sour art of home food preservation.
11 Smart Ways to Get Some Sleep at the Airport
Airport hotels can be expensive. Here's how to take a serious snooze between flights.
How Online Retailers Make It Easier to Spend Money
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.