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When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
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Quick Notes: Saving on the Holidays
Gift-giving is not meant to be a showy, materialistic, or overly expensive feat — it's the thought that counts.
4 Psychological Traps Preventing You From Saving — And How to Fix Them
Saving money is hard — and your brain is not making it any easier. Overcome your psychology and start socking away more of what you make.
5 Things to Do Before Your First Day at a New Job
You got the job, so why're you so nervous? Quell those first-day-of-work jitters by looking sharp and being prepared for what comes next.
Out of the Frying Pan: 24 Unusual Uses for Butter
Butter isn't just for making food delicious — it's also great for everything from household hacks to skincare and more.
Save money on gas + free ebook
Save more money at the pump with these top 10 tips.
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money on groceries without coupons, frugal living in retirement, and red flags that could get you audited.
20% drop in US CD sales shows the power of the music fan
I don't like buying albums, for one reason. Most of the time, they're a mixed bag. Some great tunes, some good tunes, some poor tunes. That's why I love ITunes. I can cherry-pick the songs I like and leave the rest behind. 99 cents a song? [more]
4 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Past Presidents
This Presidents Day, use your long weekend to mull over some pertinent money lessons from our past presidents.
How to Allocate Your Cash When You Are Broke
When you're in the red, it can feel like you'll never be able to crawl your way back into the black. Make it happen with this emergency plan.
The best things in life are (more or less) free
Now, at the risk of sounding like a great big softy, I have to share a moment that I experienced recently that reminded me of the real value of money and the place I want it to have in my life. Over the weekend, I was driving around Queen Anne hill [more]
Is Infrastructure Destiny?
Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
7 Tips for Stress-Free Retirement Investing
Investing for your future isn't a huge help if you spend each day stressing about it. Follow these suggestions for worry-free savings.
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Best Money Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Disputing A Medical Bill
Today we found articles on how to dispute a medical bill, small towns you should visit on your next road trip, and when it makes sense to put less than 20 percent down on a house.
Stopping the Student-Loan Debt Stress
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Pets, Old Cars, and 3 Other Common Money Pits
Beware the money pit. Whether it's a new puppy or a vintage muscle car, you might be jumping into more spending than you can afford.
Your budget: envelopes or a plan?
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
How to Start a Frugal Dinner Club
Love food? Have a fondness for frugality? Combine those passions and start a frugal dinner club. Here's how.
The Awesomeness of Sodium Bicarbonate: 27 Uses for Baking Soda
Sucking up smells! Scrubbing away stains! Soothing stomachs! Discover all the great uses for this wonderful, unassuming, and inexpensive stuff.