College can be where you get your first taste of independence...including financial independence. Make sure you enjoy it without blowing all your cash.
If you're not keeping track of debt, you're probably not making much progress in paying it off. Follow one of these methods to easily track and pay off your debt.
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I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to stop buying Chinese goods. This is a tough one for me, mostly because so much of the cheap stuff I love to buy comes from Chi
Hitch hiking has been done for years and years. Simply stick your thumb out and wait for a benevolent driver to stop. But how about thumbing a ride on an airplane?
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It all looked so great at the outset. But numerous trips to the mechanic and problems at the side of the road have shown you that you unwittingly purchased a lemon of a car.
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The College Freshman Budget
College can be where you get your first taste of independence...including financial independence. Make sure you enjoy it without blowing all your cash.
Ways to Track Debt
If you're not keeping track of debt, you're probably not making much progress in paying it off. Follow one of these methods to easily track and pay off your debt.
The 5 Best Knife Sharpeners
A sharp knife makes meal prep easy, and it's a whole lot safer, too. Keep your edge with one of these best five knife sharpeners.
10 Magic Words to Say to Get the Best New Car Price
High-pressure salespeople are clever with words — especially in the auto market. Turn the tables with these negotiation winners.
4 "As Seen on TV" Products Actually Worth the Money
Made-for-TV gadgets are rarely worth more than a laugh. But wait — don't change the channel on these four great items!
4 Easy Ways to Automate Your Everyday Life
Don't let the little things distract you from the big picture. Free your mind for bigger things by putting your life on autopilot.
When it's hard to be frugal (and how to talk yourself into it anyway)
To spend, or not to spend — that is the question. We're sharing some advice on talking yourself into frugality!
Make 5 cheap ‘greeting cards’ that blow Hallmark away.
Before I share with you my 5 great ways to make outstanding greeting cards, I'd like to rant about the four issues I have with store-bought greeting cards, like those produced by H
19 Uses for Empty Cereal Boxes
Don't throw out that Cheerios box! When the cereal's all gone, use the cardboard for one of these fun and useful projects.
Bad, bad China: a round-up
I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to stop buying Chinese goods. This is a tough one for me, mostly because so much of the cheap stuff I love to buy comes from Chi
How to Get More Value From Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
Delta is the only major airline that doesn't publish an award chart, but it's still possible to get decent value from your SkyMiles.
How to Choose a Health Insurance Plan
Your health insurance plan can impact your health...and your finances. But how do you choose? Use this guide to make a smart decision.
Stop Making These 5 Costly Credit Card Mistakes
It's hard to get by without a credit card or two. They're convenient and critical to building credit — as long as you avoid some common mistakes.
Hitching a Ride on an Airplane
Hitch hiking has been done for years and years. Simply stick your thumb out and wait for a benevolent driver to stop. But how about thumbing a ride on an airplane?
Revenge of the battery hack - 32 AAs inside a 6v Lantern Battery. BUT IS IT PHONEY?!
Ok, there's not really much that I can say to top this one. After the amazing work that Kipkay did over at Metacafe, the folks at gagfilms have gone one better. They've discovered
6 Tricks for a Better Netflix Experience
Pass the popcorn and add these smart Netflix hacks to your next movie night.
My Car is a Lemon! What Now?
It all looked so great at the outset. But numerous trips to the mechanic and problems at the side of the road have shown you that you unwittingly purchased a lemon of a car.
The 5 Best Exercise Mats
If you're looking to skip the gym and get fit at home, you need the right exercise mat. Try any of these five as part of your daily workout routine.
6 Tax Deductions Job-Hunters Can’t Afford to Overlook
If you spent part of last year looking for a job, you might like the IRS a little more this tax season. Discover tax deductions just for job seekers.
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