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Best Money Tips: Cheap or Free Apps That Save You Money

Today we found helpful articles on cheap or free money-saving apps, a how-to for buying your own private island, and tools that every homeowner should know how to use.

A Little Light in Dark Financial Times

I have more vehicle repairs to make than I have days in a year. My sink is clogged, and I’m bailing out water with buckets. Diapers just went up another 15% in my area. (And gue

Your Couch Can Earn Cash And Support A Band

By now, anyone interested in budget travel has heard of CouchSurfing. While the site has obvious advantages for travelers looking to meet locals and save money, but it can also be

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The 3 Best Cities With Rent Control

Is rent control your secret weapon to a coveted, affordable apartment in the country’s most expensive cities? The rules are tricky, but maybe!

Don't treat businesses like people

When you fall short of meeting your obligations, it's natural to feel bad. In fact, it's natural to want to not only meet the letter of your obligation, but also the spirit: to d

6 Steps for a Woman's Financial Self-Defense

Women account for over 80% of consumer spending, and at the same time elderly women make up over 80% of this country‘s impoverished. Women need to refocus their present spending po

Book Review: How to Be a Geek Goddess (Win a Copy!)

If you’re a Twitter-fiend, a long-time blogger, or you customize PC’s in your spare time, this book is probably too elementary for you. If there’s a special lady in your life who

Best Money Tips: The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes a Home Buyer Can Make

Today we found some fantastic articles on mortgage mistakes a home buyer can make, what self or uninsured people will pay in 2014, and following up after a job interview.

20 Great Lifehack Lists Everyone Should Read

From home-buying advice to finding free Wi-Fi, these 20 lists, with more than 200 great tips and tricks, are must reads.

The 5 Best Hot Yoga Towels

Finding the right towel for hot yoga isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these five hot yoga towels and your practice will stay strong.

Where to Turn for Help When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund

If we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times — you need an emergency fund! But if disaster strikes, these last-minute answers can cover a cash crunch.

Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Increase Your Income

Today we found some great articles on ways to increase your income, DIY gifts for the holidays, and guidelines for holiday tipping.

Simplify budgeting with personal money

Many couples keep their finances partially (or even completely) separate. One big reason is that spending joint money on individual expenses can lead to disputes, and keeping sepa

Best Money Tips: How to Shop Designer Items for Less

Today we found articles on how to shop designer for less, things that make you less productive at work, and easy ways to meet your family’s savings goals.

How to Spend Less on Everything in 2014

Many of us probably resolved to "spend less" this year, but didn't give the "how" much thought. Here are five "how's" to get you started.

Best Money Tips: Don't Miss These End-of-Summer Freebies!

Today we found articles on hot end-of-summer freebies, side hustles that aren’t worth the effort, and daily habits to help you get more done with less stress.

Best Money Tips: How to Save $1,000 by Black Friday

Today we found articles on ways to save $1,000 by Black Friday, over a hundred cleaning and organizing hacks, and tips to save money when you’re traveling by yourself.

5 Ways to Make More Money in Under 10 Hours a Week

Need to earn a couple extra bucks, but don't have a lot of time? Then these money-making side jobs are perfect for you.

Best Money Tips: 6 Mistakes That Can KO Your Finances

Today we found articles on mistakes that can knock out your finances, ways to use Airbnb like a pro, and things that incredibly happy people do.