We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
A shiny new ride will certainly turn heads, but it will also turn your wallet inside out. Consider these luxe costs before you plunk down for a luxury ride.
Summertime fun in national parks can become surprisingly costly if you aren't careful. But these affordable activities will create memories that'll last a lifetime.
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Should You Avoid Rewards Cards With Annual Fees?
The common wisdom is that credit cards with annual fees are never worth it, but the truth is that you could be missing out on valuable rewards.
10 Gift Ideas That Cost Almost Nothing
We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
How to Win a Fraud Dispute With Your Credit Card Company
Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
15 Frugal Ways to Battle Boredom
The next time you're listless, grumpy, or just plain bored, follow these suggestions to spend your time, rather than spending money.
4 Hidden Costs of a Luxury Car
A shiny new ride will certainly turn heads, but it will also turn your wallet inside out. Consider these luxe costs before you plunk down for a luxury ride.
The scams and cons that could clean you out.
Scam artists can sneak up on your when you least expect it. Arm yourself (and your money) from these potential pickpockets.
In With the Old: 4 Vintage Frugal Resources
From the USDA's out-of-print Home and Garden Bulletins to classic kids' books, Some of the best resources for frugality are decidedly low-tech.
3 Ways to Finance a Tiny House
Tiny houses leave small footprints, but they are big trouble when it comes to finding financing. Here's where to look.
DO NOT buy a digital camera online until you read this.
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There's no exact science to raising kids — but most of us agree about what you shouldn't do. Are you guilty of these bad parenting habits?
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste
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12 Reasons You Can't Focus — And How to Fix It Now
A wandering mind is no friend to productivity. If you can't focus, it might be due to these 12 unhealthy habits.
Help From a Former Pack Rat: Getting Rid of Stuff
Sometimes, the line between "frugal" and "pack rat" can seem oh so fine. Here's what helped me overcome my pack rat tendencies.
These 5 Apps Will Help You Finally Organize Your Money
Any one of these easy-to-use apps will help you start and keep a budget that works for you. What are you waiting for?
Best Money Tips: How to Audit Your Finances
Today we found articles how to audit your finances, questions to ask yourself while minimizing, and Starbucks hacks that will save you money.
Smart Shopping: Guide to Researching a Purchase
Need help making sure you're not making a purchase you'll regret? Follow these simple guidelines to make sure you wind up a happy, satisfied customer.
5 Affordable and Unforgettable Experiences to Have in National Parks This Summer
Summertime fun in national parks can become surprisingly costly if you aren't careful. But these affordable activities will create memories that'll last a lifetime.
6 Things I Learned About Money From Famous People's Wills
Ancestry has made 170 million will and probate documents available online. You can learn a lot about a person by what they've left behind.