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The 5 Best Trekking Poles

Hiking through rough terrain isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these trekking poles and you can climb any mountain.

Pursenalized

Stand out from the crowd with a little crafty "pursenonalization" to your next thrifty handbag.

6 Terrible Things Science Says You Do to Your Kids

There's no exact science to raising kids — but most of us agree about what you shouldn't do. Are you guilty of these bad parenting habits?

5 Ways to Work Out When It's Hot Outside

Sky-high temps can put a damper on fitness, but an air-conditioned living room is the perfect gym with the right workouts. Try these!

Frugality: a tactic, but also a goal

I was going to write a piece on how frugality was a tactic, not a goal. The point I wanted to make was that the goal is living the life you want to live, and that frugality is a ta

9 Make-Ahead, Freezable Hot Breakfast Recipes

You can enjoy a hot breakfast without laboring in the kitchen before work — just whip up one of these make-and-freeze breakfasts over the weekend.

Arguing Over Money Drives Your Kids to Credit Card Debt

Discover how your relationship with money can affect your kids' relationship with money — and how to make positive changes for you and them.

How Frugal Is Coconut Oil, Really?

Coconut oil might be the most-hyped super versatile product for food and beauty ever, but can you really afford to use it everywhere?

Plumas County: Hidden (Cheaper) California

Are you stuck on the coast paying a big mortgage on a tiny property? Do your kids spend more time with their daycare provider than with you? Do you worry that they've never see

15 Ways to Make Brown Bagging It Better Than Buying Lunch

You know bringing your own lunch can save you tons — but bleh. Make your midday meal a real reward and you'll win twice.

Best Money Tips: All You Need to Know About Saving for Retirement

Today we found some stellar articles on all you need to know about saving for retirement, personal finance experiences for older kids, and average tax refunds.

The Benefits of a Walkable Neighborhood

Are you able to walk to your daily necessities from where you live? Or do you drive everywhere? Discover how walkable your neighborhood is and see if you can use your car less.

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Bought My Second House

You might think that once you've bought one house, you're a pro. But being a second-time homebuyer can come with some unexpected surprises.

The Gen X Last-Minute-Get-Creative Xmas Present Alternative

Does nothing in the mall or your craft book seem like it will please the discerning taste of the Gen-Xer on your Christmas list? Don't want to spend a lot on them anyway? Consider

What you can do to aid the conversion to digital TV

The conversion from analog TV to digital TV was scheduled to happen on February 17th, but now it seems like it will be delayed due to various issues with the coupon program and gen

7 Ways My Clunker Is Smarter Than a Hybrid

Hybrid cars are all the rage, but keeping a "clunker" might be a better move, environmentally and financially.

Here's What Your Vote Says About Your Money Style

Swinging red or blue on Election Day may depend on how you spend your green.

Sex Up Your Sandwich: Ideas for Budget Conscious Brown Baggers

Spice up your lunch with these affordable sandwich ideas that are flavorful and way more exciting than your average baloney or ham loaf.

How to Keep Your Kid's Rich Friends From Ruining Your Budget

When your kid has a rich friend, it can be hard to keep them in a frugal mindset. Here's how to remedy that.

This Is the One Skill You Need If You Want to Work for Yourself

You've dreamed of starting a business (or maybe you already have) but if you don't master this entrepreneurial skill, your enterprise will be doomed.