Would you buy a $35 vodka martini because it's New Year's Eve and you're thirsty? Here's a look at how instant gratification and finances blend (or not).
Plastic is really hard to avoid. In fact, it's everywhere. Clothing, mattresses, furniture, carpet - plastic is used to prevent fires as well as food stains.
And now, plastic is in an even more exciting place! Your bloodstream. [more]
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Best Money Tips: Make Christmas Shopping Simple
Today we found some awesome articles on making Christmas shopping simple, financial moves to consider for 2012, and mythbusting extreme couponing.
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Buy raincoats in summer, because winter always comes.
Whether you're buying a winter coat in June or a lawnmower in December — off-season discounts are your friend!
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The Case of the Martini: Is Instant Gratification Financially Responsible?
Would you buy a $35 vodka martini because it's New Year's Eve and you're thirsty? Here's a look at how instant gratification and finances blend (or not).
Eat Less Sugar With These 10 Simple Tricks
Cutting back on the sweet stuff isn't easy — but it's definitely worth it. Be sweeter to your health with some simple ways to go sugar-free.
Is Plastic Killing Us? The True Cost of Convenience
Plastic is really hard to avoid. In fact, it's everywhere. Clothing, mattresses, furniture, carpet - plastic is used to prevent fires as well as food stains. And now, plastic is in an even more exciting place! Your bloodstream. [more]
Raising Financially Savvy Kids: Highlights from Our Chat with Jump$tart
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jump$tart on raising financially savvy kids.
FREE fluorescent lightbulbs - a very bright idea
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Best Money Tips: How to Save Money at Target
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at Target, managing finances after college, and ways you may be hurting your credit.
10 Everyday Inconveniences We Don't Miss
Ever miss the days when getting lost meant pulling out a crinkly paper map, and then calling for help on the nearest payphone? We don't either.
13 Wonderful Household Uses for Essential Oils
Essential oils bring a sweet-smelling, aroma-therapeutic flair to household cleaning. Try these handy ways to use them at home!
Best Money Tips: 22 Clever New Uses for Your Tools
Today we found some great articles clever new uses for your tools, reasons why you’re addicted to Facebook, and ways that decluttering will improve your health.
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Feeling Poor?: Things I Forget About that Don't Cost a Thing
Here in America, we're rich. [more]
Best Money Tips: Growing Your Own Garden
Today we found some fantastic articles on growing your own garden, garage sale tips, and odd ball costs of having kids.
Best Money Tips: Awesome Frugal Date Ideas
Today we found some awesome articles on awesome frugal date ideas, tested tips for a frugal life, and inexpensive ways to keep kids entertained this summer.
High tech for mass transit
The local bus company where I live has started providing a bunch of high-tech aids to riders. The coolest one is sophisticated trip planning. [more]
9 Ways to Save on Prescriptions
Whether it's cutting coupons or buying generic, prescription drug costs can be whittled down with a little insight... and this free advice!
Best Money Tips: Tips for Reducing Your Water Bill
Today we found some fantastic articles on tips for reducing your water bill, banking tips for 20-somethings, and early retirement risks.