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Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
You want your kids to eat well, but it can be disheartening when more of their food is wasted than eaten. Follow these strategies to help feed your kids, not the garbage can.
Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.
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How to Get Free Shipping and Online Discounts Across the Web
Many online retailers across the web offer free shipping and online discounts, but you have to know where to go to get these offers. Here's a place you can go.
Top 10 "Unusual" Uses For Duct Tape
From wallets to emergency sunglasses and even boats, duct tape really can fix (or make) almost anything.
How to Protect Yourself From Predatory Lending
"No credit? No problem!" At least, that's what a predatory lender might want you to think.
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Tipping
How much should you tip your service providers during the holiday season? Wonder no more.
Free and cheap things to do in Champaign-Urbana
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
These 15 Road Trip Snacks Make It All About the Journey
Are we there yet? Who cares when the car is filled with delicious — and healthy — snacks and treats like these!
10 Ways to Cut Waste When Feeding Kids
You want your kids to eat well, but it can be disheartening when more of their food is wasted than eaten. Follow these strategies to help feed your kids, not the garbage can.
How to Win the Lottery Without Paying a Penny for the Ticket
We've all fantasized about what we'd do with our huge Lottery windfall. Make that dream a Lottery, without wasting money on the ticket.
7 Free Ways to Get Out of the House
When you're trying to not spend money, it can be easy to feel "stuck" at home. Don't be a hermit — do one of these fun, free activities instead.
Modifiers: 5 things that change an item's final price
Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.
Should You Hire a Broker to Buy a Car?
Believe it or not, paying someone to buy a car for you probably won't bust your car buying budget.
Making Personal Finance Fun while Fighting for Financial Freedom
My story about how I went from broke, to saving without goals, to fighting for financial independence.
6 Money Problems Our Grandparents Never Had
Our grandparents and great-grandparents weren't immune to money troubles, but these financial woes are a little more modern-age.
9 Things That Really Annoy Hiring Managers
When heading to a job interview, you want to impress the hiring managers. So make sure to avoid doing these nine things that really annoy them.
8 Freelance Gigs Anyone Can Do to Make Extra Money
There are tons of legitimate side hustles to earn a little cash. These eight opportunities are easy, flexible, and (most importantly) lucrative.
7 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score This Year
A good credit score can help you get better rates on big purchases or loans. Start boosting your score with some simple steps.
9 Ways to Make Money From Holiday Gifts You Don't Want
Not sure what to do with the toe socks you got from Aunt Sally? Turn those and the rest of your unwanted holiday gifts into cash!
7 Easiest Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings Later in Life
If your retirement savings are off to a late start, you aren't alone. A few smart money moves can help you catch up.
Losing the store brand stigma.
Ditch the stigma! Store brand "generics" are just as good, if not better, than pricier name-brand buys.
How to Use T-bills to Safely Boost Your Emergency Fund
Want a quick, easy, and safe way to boost your emergency fund? Federal government debt is the answer.