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The "Pa-Doink" Principle of Personal Savings

"Pa-doink" is the sound you hear when something small and heavy hits water. Think about a child throwing a coin into the fountain at a shopping mall: a toss and a pa-doink later, t

Trim Costs with Cheaper Kid's Haircuts

A recent tabloid article compares the homemade hairstyle of Brangelina's toddler with the designer salon-style of Tom and Katie Cruise's kid. Is there a happy and frugal medium fo

Ask the Readers: Which Brand Name Products Are Worth It?

Tell us which brand name products are worth the extra cost and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

15 Smartest Ways to Save at Sephora

Sephora has every beauty product you could ever need, but at those prices? Here's how to save big at your favorite makeup mecca.

How a $700 billion bailout became a $800 billion "rescue plan"

You might have thought that the $700 billion bailout bill seemed a bit excessive. You'll be relieved to hear that the bill that the President will sign tonight is worth a mere $800

Ask the Readers: What Do You Do When You Need to Recharge?

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5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 08/22

Today's great deals include 40% off women's jeans, women's flats under $100, 40% off DEWALT heated jackets, and more!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 08/30

Amazon is offering eleven FREE apps today! Plus great Labor Day sales on dresses, jeans, and sandals.

Which Disney Credit Card Is Best for You?

Planning a Disney trip? Here's how to choose the right Disney Credit Card.

Frugal Living Lessons From The First Thanksgiving

Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is a holiday governed by some fairly specific traditions. We know that these traditions are mostly modern inventions, but on some level we a

Don't Get Taken by the Latest Secure Credit Card Scam

A fake bank is offering phony secured credit cards to consumers with troubled credit histories, and reading the fine print may not be enough to protect you.

How to Decipher Credit Card Advertising

How do you figure out whether a credit card offer is good or bad? We'll break down the terms and conditions for you.

Best Money Tips: Tips To Save Money That Will Blow Your Mind

Today we found some awesome articles on tips to save money that will blow your mind, choosing keywords for your resume, and creating a basic retirement plan.

Choosing Local Businesses

The big-box stores might have everything you want at what seems to be a better price, but there are good reasons why you should buy local.

Cricket Review: $45 Cell Plan With Unlimited Talk, Text & Data

No contract carriers like Cricket Wireless offers big savings as well as flexibility.

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5 Essentials to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Home

Ready for the vacation home plunge? We’ve got your bases covered.

Carnival of Personal Finance #205: Pay it Forward Edition

Wikipedia tells us that the expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. More specifically,

Flashback Friday: 45 Life Lessons You'd Give to Your Younger Self

If only you could go back in time, here's everything you'd tell your younger self.

10 Simple Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Garage sales can be intimidating if you've never organized one before. Follow these 10 simple steps and you'll be on your way to having your own successful garage sale.