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How to Live in a Big City on a Small-Town Budget

From delicious restaurants to fun events, you can enjoy the exciting perks of living in a big city while staying frugal.

Success Secrets You Should Have Learned in High School — But Didn't

Most of the people who give us advice mean well, but that doesn't mean their advice is helpful. Here's the advice that you should have been given.

5 Ways to Handle a Forced Early Retirement

When you're forced to exit the workforce early, it can throw a serious wrench in your retirement plans. Here's how to handle it.

An Open Letter to America's Credit Card Companies

One consumer suggests five ways credit card companies can improve our love-hate relationship with those little pieces of plastic.

How to Sell a Car Without a Title

Ready to sell your set of wheels, but can't find the title for the life of you? You've got a few options.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 11/01

Today's deals include $400 off 12-Piece Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Cookware Set, 70% off Women's Ros Hommerson Footwear, 60% off Auto Diagnostic Tools, and more!

Are You Making the Biggest Investment Risk of All?

Millennials are the most conservative investment demographic since the Depression era. Are they playing it too safe?

What Does “YMMV” Mean? The Official Guide to Decoding the Language of Frugality

You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away

Financial Literacy Month Project: Setting Your Financial Goals

The latest report on U.S. savings didn’t look very encouraging. As the average savings rate dwindles (to almost zero in some demographics), it may see a bit overreaching to give ad

Best Money Tips: Who to Follow on Twitter to Save on Everything

Today we found articles on who to follow on Twitter for maximum savings, easy Harry Potter DIYs, and bizarre dessert combos that actually work.

No Limit, No Interest: What’s the Deal with Charge Cards?

Charge cards, like their credit card cousins, allow cardholders to use plastic cards to make purchases and then pay at the end of a settlement period, typically on a monthly basis. [more]

Best Money Tips: How to Meal Plan and Save Cash

Today we found some stellar articles on how to meal plan and save, money-saving tips for the holidays, and Christmas gifts you can't buy at the mall.

Are You a Sucker for Health Trends?

Sometimes it can be just too easy to get roped in on a miracle pill or new health fad. But is it really worth your money, or even the health risks, to invest your cash into these "

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in February

Love and deals are in the air this month. From ski vacations to electronics and more, discover the best (and worst!) things to buy this month.

How to Improve Your Finances Using Social Media

Social media is more than just viral videos and baby pictures — use it to boost your finances, too!

Tasty Treats to Make With Mulberries

It’s one of my favorite times of year. The volunteer mulberry trees in my yard have begun popping with mulberries, and the kids have come inside from a morning out in the yard wit

Best Money Tips: Smart Things to Do With $1,000

Today we found articles on smart things to do with $1,000, easy ways to extend your vegetable growing season, and something to try when you’re too anxious to sleep.

Why Your New Year's Resolutions Will Fail

Most of us make them and few of us keep them — and there are good reasons why. Learn how to make your New Year's Resolutions stick.

12 Ways to Stay Grounded Even When Super Busy

Being busy is stressful enough, but all too often, stress begets stress. Stay calm and sane even when you're busy with these tips.

Do You Barter? -- Tell Us and Enter to win $10!

Do you consider yourself to be a wizard at bartering? Are you considering opting out of the money economy for even more of your day-to-day business? If you have a tip, opinion, o