I was raised on canned food. We never had much money, so my folks bought food in cans because it lasted forever, it was cheap and, if dented or without a label, really really cheap
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What You Pay in Time
You probably think about costs in terms of currency. Experiment with this alternative way of thinking that could change how you work and spend.
Blergh! Could you eat these strange canned foods?
I was raised on canned food. We never had much money, so my folks bought food in cans because it lasted forever, it was cheap and, if dented or without a label, really really cheap
10 Gifts Everybody Gets, But Nobody Wants
Scented candles, tacky pajamas...we've all gotten at least a few of these duddy holiday gifts.
Designing your life
Key decisions that you make—especially when you're young, but also later—have implications that ripple through the whole rest of your life. People treat these early
What's the Best Way to Get out of Debt?
Debt is the hottest topic on personal finance blogs around the world. Why? I would venture to guess it is because so many people are drowning in it
A Simple Guide to Series I Savings Bonds (I-Bonds)
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Pretty, Cheap: Makeup Advice for the Frugal
If you're perplexed about makeup and aren't sure what works best for you, you're not alone. Check out these tips to make buying makeup easier.
7 Lessons About Money I Learned After Having Twins
Having twins can mean double trouble for your finances, but these money lessons apply to anyone with a new bundle of joy.
10 Ways to Save on a Night (or Day) at the Movies
With summer comes soaring temps and blockbuster movies. Beat the heat and the high cost of summer movies with this cast of cinematic cost-cutters.
Ask the Readers: When Do You Want to Retire?
Tell us at what age you want to retire and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Holiday Gift Ideas Straight Out of Your Pantry
When it comes to thinking up creative holiday gifts, it's worth taking a look in your pantry. If you're looking for a way to make your own holiday gift from scratch, consumables —
DIY Entertainment--A Recipe for the Recession
Live in one of those godforsaken next to the highway hamlets? Pining for a night out on the town but can't afford it? Don't sit home. DIY your own entertainment and bring some liv
Best Money Tips: Stupid Things We Do When We're Poor
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Best Money Tips: How to Make Decisions
Today we found some awesome articles on making decisions, money-saving strategies that cost you more, and how paying off debt is like running a marathon.
5 Decisions With Unexpected Financial Consequences
Our decisions can leave deep and lasting impacts on our future financial health, even if they don't seem to be connected to money. Here are five you must watch for.
6 Unconventional Ways to Find Your Next Job
If LinkedIn has stopped producing leads, it's time to take the job search somewhere new. Here are six great ideas that might get you your next gig.
How to Be the Host With the Most and Spend the Least
Being the host with the most can add up quickly. Here's how to do it for less.
The 5 Best Selfie Sticks
Taking the perfect selfie by yourself isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five selfie sticks and your selfie game will remain strong.
Could Online Teaching Be For You?
It’s a new year and you need some supplementary income. Should you try online teaching? January 2010 makes the seventh year that I’ve been teaching online. It’s had its ups and dow
Book Review: Your Money—The Missing Manual
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