My wife spotted this book at the library and brought it home, suggesting (based on the title) that it might be a sort of anti-Wise Bread that I could read and mock. When I started
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Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
I spent my whole adult life trying to figure out how to get by on a lot less money, because I wanted to be a full-time writer and knew that it wouldn't pay enough to support the li
I never got a sabbatical. My dad was a college professor, so I knew from a young age what a sabbatical was. I always paid attention whenever one corporation or another would be i
Whether you're surrounded by piles of unsorted financial documents or could just use a little straightening up, here's how to painlessly get organized.
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7 Ways That Anyone Can Travel for Free
Satisfying your wanderlust doesn't have to drain your savings. In fact, if you're clever, you can travel for free.
How to Live Alone Without Going Broke
Having a roommate can definitely save you money — but living alone doesn't have to be expensive. Follow these tips to be frugal while living solo.
Book review: Spend 'til The End
My wife spotted this book at the library and brought it home, suggesting (based on the title) that it might be a sort of anti-Wise Bread that I could read and mock. When I started
The 5 Best Battery Phone Cases
Keeping your phone battery from draining while you're out and about isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these battery phone cases and your phone will always have life.
4 Purchases With Financing Options That Depreciate Fast
Before you take on new financing for that fancy new car or diamond necklace, know that they'll depreciate in a blink.
Free and cheap things to do in Champaign-Urbana
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
Off the Wall: 21 Clever Uses for Leftover Wallpaper
If you have a few orphaned rolls of wallpaper laying around, here are 21 creative ideas to use it up without putting it on the wall.
Getting by on a lot less money: 3 ways it's easier than you think
I spent my whole adult life trying to figure out how to get by on a lot less money, because I wanted to be a full-time writer and knew that it wouldn't pay enough to support the li
8 Ways Your Fridge Door Can Improve Your Life
Need inspiration to save money, achieve a goal, or improve your life? Look no further than your refrigerator door.
Can Too Many Credit Cards Hurt Your Credit Score?
You're responsible with your credit cards, but you sure have a lot of them. Is that a bad thing?
What Does Your Junk Mail Say About You?
The kind of junk mail you receive can tell you a lot about the kind of person banks, retailers, and others think you are.
Fund your own sabbatical
I never got a sabbatical. My dad was a college professor, so I knew from a young age what a sabbatical was. I always paid attention whenever one corporation or another would be i
12 Frugal New Twists on Classic Lemonade
Lemonade is pretty great all on its own, especially during summer. Make it even better with some tasty new twists you simply must try.
6 Quick Tips for Organizing Your Finances
Whether you're surrounded by piles of unsorted financial documents or could just use a little straightening up, here's how to painlessly get organized.
5 Ways to Make Long-Term Care More Affordable
The numbers don't lie; long-term care is not cheap. With some careful planning, you can make it more affordable down the line.
Best Money Tips: How to Afford Real Food on a Budget
Today we found articles on simple ways to afford real food on a budget, a system to organize your receipts for the whole year, and ways to make fresh flowers last longer.
Really Great Uses for Kitty Litter
Just because you don't own a feline friend doesn't mean you should take kitty litter off your shopping list.
The 5 Best Cleansing Balms
Maintaining that enviable facial glow isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these cleansing balms and you'll turn heads everywhere you go.
10 Little Words That Will Get You the Best Price, Every Time
There's nothing complicated about getting the best price — you just need to know what to say.
5 Reasons Being a Millionaire Is Overrated
Being a millionaire sounds pretty great. Is it really?