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I've heard about the frugal shoppers storming CVS for free merchandise from KY Jelly to glucose monitors. Was this a penny-enny game for grandmothers with too much time on thei
Nail polish makes fingers and toes pop with brilliant color — but it can also do a whole lot more. Discover the many uses for the product in those tiny bottles.
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17 More Places to Buy, Sell, and Trade Books
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The 5 Best Rain Jackets for Women
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Americans are living longer than ever. They need retirement planning that sees them through.
9 Creative Ways to Boost Your Retirement Savings
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Bar Stool Economics
Enjoy this lighthearted anecdotal story illustrating the North American tax system.
How to Decide What to Keep When Downsizing
When you're clearing out the clutter, make sure these items stick around.
What Small Business Owners Can Learn From Top Forbes Entrepreneurs
No road to success is the same, but here are some great lessons from top Forbes entrepreneurs.
Stop Losing Your Stuff With These 6 Simple Tricks
Tired of misplacing your keys around the house? Get smart about how you store and use your stuff, and everything lost is always found.
10 Things to Know Before You Start a Home Improvement Project
Don't take a hammer to that wall you want to tear down until you consider these things first.
17 Uses for Stale Bread
Using up leftover bread is not only frugal, it's delicious. Make sure you eat every last crumb of that aging loaf with these recipes.
15 Alternative Uses for Nail Polish
Nail polish makes fingers and toes pop with brilliant color — but it can also do a whole lot more. Discover the many uses for the product in those tiny bottles.
Here's What Happens to an Account in Collections — Even When You Pay Up
Paying off or settling an account in collections is better than avoiding it. Just don't expect your credit score to rebound soon.
8 Quotes to Inspire Your Dream Career
If your current pays-the-bills job isn't your dream career, this collection of wisdom just might give you the push you need to find more joyful work.
14 Awesome Credit Card Perks You Didn't Know About
Make sure you read the fine print on your credit card member agreement. You may be getting more than you bargained for — in a good way.
Everything You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
When it rains, it pours — and when it does, that flood insurance you've hated paying for will seem like a pretty smart investment.