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8 Ways You're Being a Terrible Customer
The customer is always right, right? Wrong! Don't be a terrible customer.
Flashback Friday: The 95 Best Ways to Get Fit for Free
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My Favorite Guides to Frugal Living Are Not Guides to Frugal Living
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Frugality goes international
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3 Surprising Ways to Save on Wireless Bills
Cell phone voice and data charges can climb in a hurry. Keep your cell data bill manageable by managing your plan, and your usage, more cleverly.
5 Easy Ways to Take Better Care of Your Back
Back pain can make even the simplest tasks painful and difficult. Keep your back healthy and pain free with these simple health and fitness tricks.
Down-To-Earth Financial Advice From A Mountain-Climbing Adviser
I just finished reading The New Coffeehouse Investor by financial adviser Bill Schultheis. He's an index-fund investor and discusses his rationale for investing in non-managed fund
A Consumerist Editor Talks About How to Tackle Inept Customer Service
You're not imagining it — customer service is getting worse. But Consumerist Deputy Editor Chris Morran has a few suggestions to help you get the service you need.
7 Telltale Signs a Good Deal Is a Bad Deal
Sometimes, a screamin' deal is really just smoke and mirrors. Don't get taken by these bad deals in disguise.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Get a Cheap Gym Membership
Today we found some fantastic articles on getting a cheap gym membership, cutting your wedding bill, and things you should and shouldn't buy at Whole Foods.
Tools to Get Organized, Family Style
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Best Money Tips: You Can Start These Full-Time Businesses on a Part-Time Budget
Today we found articles on full-time businesses you can start on a part-time budget, ways to save at the airport, and reasons why you should travel in fall.
United World College: Study Abroad For Way Less Than You Think
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Why You Should Build a Frugal Community — and How to Do It
It's hard to go it alone, especially for those pursuing a frugal lifestyle. Here's how to surround yourself with wonderful, thrifty people.
This One Financial Trick Lets You Buy Happiness
How you spend your money has a surprising impact on overall life satisfaction. Read this to spend happier!
IKEA Survival Guide
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These 5 Expenses Will Probably Cost You a Lot Less in Retirement
There's one silver lining to retirement planning: These five expenses are likely to dwindle in your golden years.