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4 Exciting, Affordable American Cities to Retire In

Retirement should be both frugal and fun. These engaging and economical American cities have a lot to offer retirees.

The 5 Best UPS Backup Batteries

Power surges and outages can zap your sensitive electronics. Keep your gear from getting fried with one of these best five UPS backup batteries.

Father's Day: What does Dad really want?

Given that you, your father’s child, are physically healthy, emotionally stable, and reasonably educated (his top priorities), what does your dad really want besides a visit or call from you? [more]

3 Ways Confidence Makes You Better With Money

They say confidence is key, and your bank account likely won't argue. Go on — hold your head high and claim what's yours.

6 Ways to Drive a Hybrid or Electric Car on the Cheap

Ready to ditch your gas-guzzling days? Here's how to find a hybrid or electric car for super cheap.

Frugal Ways to Stay in Touch on the Road

So you need to remain accessible while you're traveling, but don't want to succumb to your cellular provider's obscene roaming and long distance charges. Pay phones

Are You Wasting $300,000 on Lunch?

If you're dropping dollars on takeout lunches every day, you just might be eating your retirement.

6 Ways More Money Does Truly Lead to More Problems

You may think that life gets a whole lot easier when the wealth pours in, but the grass isn't always greener.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 08/29

Today's great deals include 50% off Diesel, 40% off sale items at Armani Exchange, 50% off women's dresses, and more!

Want to Have Fun? Give Yourself a Deadline

You've read all sorts of tips and advice about setting goals and reaching them. Turns out they work pretty good for having fun, too.

5 Investing Basics That Can Make You Rich

Following a few fundamental strategies can mean the difference of over $100,000 over your investing lifetime. What are you waiting for? Start here!

The 5 Best Hydrating Shampoos

Keeping your moisturized isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hydrating shampoos and your hair will remain damage-free.

Are TV's Extreme Cheapskates Going Too Far?

How far can you take the frugal lifestyle? Hopefully not this far.

Are You Wasting or Saving Money With a Warehouse Club Membership?

Warehouse clubs are large stores such as Costco or BJ's that charge a yearly membership to purchase items at wholesale prices. Are they worth it?

Real Estate Agents: Do We Really Need Them?

With all the tools and information available to home buyers, are real-estate agents and their commissions really that necessary?

The Frugal Colonizer's Guide to Getting to Mars

What if a trip to the red planet cost $200,000? Could you afford to go? Well, with these tips you just might!

If Budgeting Isn't Fun, You're Doing It Wrong

Budgeting should be fun. If you don't believe me, you've been doing it wrong.

5 Tips for Using the Internet at Work

Using the Internet for personal reasons at work? Just don't be a moron about it, and follow these tips to keep the privilege.

6 Things to Keep You Sane on a Plane

Air travel is no picnic (unless you count bad coffee and tiny bags of pretzels as perfect picnic foods). Here are must-haves to remain comfortable on any flight.

9 Dumb Little Things You Need to Stop Saying Today

We all rely on little catch phrases and verbal shortcuts. Unfortunately, many are thoughtless or hurtful or just plain dumb. Stop saying them!