Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
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Book Review: Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting!
A few weeks ago, I won a copy of Excuse Me, Your Job Is Waiting: Attract the Work You Want from Consumerism Commentary (thanks, Flexo!). [more]
Chore Time: Allowances for Adults
Kids receive allowances for doing their chores. A similar system can be a great way to help adults budget for discretionary spending.
7 Ways to Save Big on National Thrift Shop Day
August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day which means your fab second-hand finds will be cheaper than ever. Ready, set, thrift!
How to Calculate the Value of Your Credit Card Rewards
Ever wonder what your credit card rewards are actually worth? Let's find out.
6 Uses for Those Old Whitewalls
No, they don’t have to be whitewalls, but I know that sometime in the near future you will have an old tire to get rid of. [more]
Create Your First Shared Budget Without Blowing Up Your Relationship
Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
These 6 Costco Items Will Easily Cover Your Membership
Is the annual Costco fee worth the money? Yes, and then some — especially if you buy these common items.
How New Homeowners Can Furnish Their Place on a Budget
You're finally a homeowner! Now you feel the need to fill up all that space. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to kick up your feet for cheap.
Which store-bought stain remover works best?
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15 Ways to Have a Frugal Friday
Don't use the end of the workweek as an excuse to spend. Instead, celebrate Friday the frugal way with these 15 cost-cutting suggestions.
6 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Career
Put down the cigarette and the smartphone. It's time to ditch your bad habits, get back to work, and start getting ahead.
This Airbnb Scam Will Ruin Your Vacation — and Your Budget
Before you hit the road on your next vacation, make sure you're aware of this awful Airbnb scam.
Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
The Parable of The Flat-Screen TV
A carefully considered purchase is a wise purchase. On the other end of the spectrum? Meet Dan and his not-so-new flat-screen TV.
6 Unexpected Uses for Avocados
Ah, the magical, multi-purpose avocado. They're good for so much more than guacamole!
They're turning Paris Hilton's trash into cash.
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Once Again Safe as Houses?
You never need to rush to buy after a housing crash — house prices will stay down for years. But is now the right time to buy?
7 Places to Get Vaccinated for Cheap or Free
Flu season is right around the corner. Be proactive about your health care with affordable vaccines for the flu and other preventable diseases.
My Kid Got Accepted to an Expensive Private College — Now What?
How much is too much when it comes to college costs? A worried father breaks down the costs and the benefits of a child's hefty tuition.
A $25 meal for just $3. Updated.
How many of you are familiar with Restaurant.com ? It's a terrfic site that slashes the price of meals by using a coupon system. [more]