One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
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Today I read about an interesting study done by Rice University on the correlation between trustworthiness and looks. The researchers utilized the popular peer to peer lending sit
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What if foreigners quit lending the US so much money?
One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
Budgeting in a time of inflation
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Best Money Tips: Dinner Recipes for $2 or Less
Today we found some fantastic articles on dinner recipes for $2 or less, where spending money could save you money, and resume red flags to avoid.
8 Assets You Can Count on During Tough Times
When the going gets tough, the tough get going toward these eight dependable assets. What's backstopping your finances?
How Minimalist Can You Really Be?
Minimalism can help clear your mind — and, if you're not careful, it can also clear your wallet.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day on a Budget?
Tell us how you celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Have You Had Any Surprise Expenses This Year?
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Best Money Tips: How to Start Saving Money
Today we found some stellar articles on how to start saving money, successfully taking in a roommate, and throwing a frugal Fourth of July party.
Hunting for Treasure - Frugal Fun, Rich Rewards
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Ask the Readers: What Skills Help You to Be More Frugal?
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Best Money Tips: Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Today we found some great articles on saving on back-to-school shopping, eating healthy on the cheap, and getting free moving supplies.
Best Money Tips: Avoid These 8 Hidden Travel Costs
Today we found helpful articles on ways to avoid hidden travel costs, office hacks for a more productive day, and pet care tips from an animal rescue.
Best Money Tips: Surprising Things That Sell Big on eBay
Today we found helpful articles on surprising things that you can sell on eBay, over 100 cheap or free things to do this summer, and ways to capture your best ideas.
How to Get Back on Track When You're Behind on Your Bills
The bills are punctual, but your payments keep leaving late. Get ahead of your payables by knowing what you owe and making a plan to pay it.
Getting Rid of Acne
This is not a complete list of ways to fix problem zits, but rather a few tips that I've picked up along my acne journey that surprised me.
Best Money Tips: 50 Ways to Make a Fast $50
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to make $50 quickly, what to buy at dollar stores, and finding a job you love that still pays the bills.
Organized tips on getting through tough times
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What should you do when you are asked to repay an overpayment of severance?
TechCrunch recently reported that the software giant Microsoft made mistakes on the severances it paid to its laid off workers. As a result, Microsoft sent out letters to an unknow
Could you determine someone's creditworthiness by his or her looks?
Today I read about an interesting study done by Rice University on the correlation between trustworthiness and looks. The researchers utilized the popular peer to peer lending sit
5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 10/28
Today's great deals include 50% off fashion jewelry, 50% off Elie Tahari, 52% off popular horror films, and more!